Armenia’s defense minister Suren Papikyan has been awarded France’s Legion of Honor by presidential decree.

An Armenian resident of New Julfa was killed in Isfahan during heavy missile strikes, marking the first reported Armenian casualty.

Samvel Karapetyan calls for unity, rejects renewed war threats, and promises strong, lasting peace, economic growth, and reforms.

NovAir says it will restart weekday Yerevan-Kapan flights on March 31, keeping previous schedule and 20,000-dram ticket price unchanged.

Mikael Margaryan was arrested in probe into incident involving parliament speaker, as his son urges Armenia’s ombudsperson to respond.

FIFA introduces five rule changes aimed at speeding up football matches, reducing time-wasting, and strengthening referee authority ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

Armenia signed defense contract with French company Safran Electronics & Defense, strengthening military cooperation during official visit to Paris.

Rising water levels in Debed River prompt warnings in Lori province, as authorities urge residents to avoid riverbanks and suspend agricultural activities amid ongoing rainfall.

Relative of missing soldier accuses parliament speaker of provocation, rejects claims of political backing, and insists protests seek only publication of 44-day war report.

Authorities launch criminal case against activist after dispute with parliament speaker, citing hooliganism committed during a livestream with offensive language.

Armenian court acquitted Foreign Ministry employee of treason and reclassified actions as abuse of office, while prosecutors announced plans to challenge the verdict.

Armenia secures $300 million syndicated loan for Firebird AI project in Hrazdan, marking a milestone in financing large-scale technology and innovation initiatives.

Henrikh Mkhitaryan may retire after the season as contract talks with Inter stall, with no agreement reached ahead of his deal expiring in June 2026.

Grigoryan says lifting transit restrictions via Azerbaijan could boost regional trade, enhance logistics connectivity, and strengthen economic cooperation among Eurasian Economic Union member states.

Ruling party lawmaker says 44-day war report cannot be published by political decision, stressing legal procedures govern disclosure amid calls from families of the missing.

Armenian and Azerbaijani foreign ministers discuss regional cooperation and note positive developments in normalization process during a телефон conversation.

Opposition faction backs families demanding release of 44-day war report, criticizing authorities for keeping findings classified despite earlier promises of transparency and accountability.

Wizz Air expands in Armenia with new flights to Brussels and Eindhoven, adding another aircraft in Yerevan and exploring further regional aviation opportunities.

Armenia’s ombudsman reports rising deaths and suicides in prisons, highlighting systemic issues and calling for stronger protections and oversight mechanisms for detainees.

“Armenia and the EU are united by shared values and a commitment to international law and a rules-based international order,” Costa wrote.

“A political force conducts surveys for itself, and whether to publish them or not is within its own discretion,” Vardanyan said.

The decision will come into force starting from the 2028 Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles and will not have retroactive effect.

This result has opened the possibility for another Armenian pair to participate in the next world championships.

“They will begin targeting individuals, and I do not rule out that arrests may occur,” Iskandaryan said.

The document notes that Azerbaijan last submitted data to the Committee on March 18, 2025.

Armenian defense minister visits France, meeting top military officials and industry leaders to deepen bilateral defense cooperation.

Fresh financing will support SME investment and strengthen Armenia’s private sector.

The pipeline will be moved several kilometers and connected to a new segment constructed on the Armenian side.

Armenia’s Interior Ministry has urged residents to avoid areas at risk of flooding.

António Costa and Ursula von der Leyen will be in Yerevan for the summit focused on ties, regional peace, and broader global challenges.