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26 February 2021 • 11:48 AMT
Armenian envoy, U.S. Senator talk repatriation of Karabakh captives

In the phone call, Nersesyan described the humanitarian crisis resulting from the Azerbaijani aggression in Artsakh.

26 February 2021 • 11:21 AMT
Musk’s Starlink accepting $99 pre-orders from Armenia

IT and media consultant Artur Papyan said you can pay $99 a month and subscribe to Starlink’s service in Gyumri.

26 February 2021 • 10:57 AMT
Vanetsyan says can get POWs back “in a matter of days”

Vanetsyan said he is now involved in the Homeland Salvation Movement, whose supporters demand that he remove Pashinyan.

26 February 2021 • 10:21 AMT
Amid turmoil, Armenia President will meet chief of Army General Staff

Sarkissian is initiating a series of discussions to reduce tension in the country and find a peaceful solution to the situation.

26 February 2021 • 09:44 AMT
Yerevan: Parliament council meeting fails to convene after Speaker’s no-show

Bright Armenia leader Edmon Marukyan said he considers it as a disrespectful attitude towards the one-fifth of the parliament.

26 February 2021 • 09:26 AMT
Armenian grandmaster Levon Aronian moving to U.S.

Aronian said the Armenian authorities have not been honoring their commitment to develop chess in the country.

26 February 2021 • 08:49 AMT
Dutch parliament urges government to recognize Armenian Genocide

Dutch lawmaker Joel Voordewind said earlier that the Dutch government’s vague position was “absurd”.

26 February 2021 • 08:17 AMT
Aliyev calls Armenian POWs held in Baku “terrorists, saboteurs”

According to data provided by the Armenian side, at least 140 Karabakh prisoners of war are being kept in Azerbaijan.

26 February 2021 • 07:35 AMT
Covid-19: Armenia infections grew by 282 in the past day

A total of 3947 tests have been performed in the past day, the National Center For Disease Control and Prevention said.

26 February 2021 • 07:29 AMT
Manukyan: Parliament to mull extraordinary meeting on Feb. 26

The Movement issued a statement on Feb 26 morning, summoning supporters to rally in front of the parliament at 1:00pm.

26 February 2021 • 07:02 AMT
NetBlocks reports partial internet outage in Armenia

Real-time network data showed anomaly on some providers from at 2 pm local time, with national connectivity falling to 82%.

26 February 2021 • 06:37 AMT
Biden orders first airstrike in Syria

The Pentagon said the strikes were retaliation for a rocket attack in Iraq earlier this month that killed one civilian contractor.

25 February 2021 • 20:47 AMT
U.S. warns Armenia’s Army not to “intervene” in government

“We remind all parties of the bedrock democratic principle that states’ armed forces should not intervene in domestic politics.”

25 February 2021 • 16:30 AMT
Pashinyan, Putin discuss Armenia crisis over the phone

The Kremlin said Putin spoke in favor of maintaining order and peace in Armenia, resolving the situation within the law.

25 February 2021 • 16:24 AMT
Russia: Iskander missiles not fired in Karabakh

The Russian Defense Ministry was “surprised and bewildered” by Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s claims.

25 February 2021 • 14:51 AMT
Embassy: U.S. “closely following” developments in Armenia

The U.S. encouraged all parties to exercise calm and restraint and to de-escalate tensions peacefully, without violence.

25 February 2021 • 14:35 AMT
Opposition barricading parliament street as their “headquarters”

The rally-goers were later informed that tents and heaters will be installed soon to make the street more accommodating.

25 February 2021 • 14:07 AMT
Defense Ministry cautions against dragging “apolitical” army into politics

Any such attempt threatens the stability and security of Armenia, the Defense Ministry said pledging action if necessary.

25 February 2021 • 13:57 AMT
Authorities, opposition launch rallies in Yerevan

Armenia’s Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan brought supporters to the streets after the military urged him to resign.

25 February 2021 • 13:07 AMT
Armenia NSS warns against actions threatening national security

The National Security Service said any provocation could be considered as aimed at weakening the state.

25 February 2021 • 12:40 AMT
Turkey condemns “coup attempt” in Armenia

Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said no matter where in the world a coup is taking place, “we condemn it.”

25 February 2021 • 12:26 AMT
Sarkissian says taking “urgent” steps to reduce tensions

President Armen Sarkissian urged common sense among the public, the authorities, the opposition and law enforcement.

25 February 2021 • 11:55 AMT
Armenia: Top military brass denies “pressure from anyone”

The General Staff said the morning’s statement is the clear conviction and position of the generals and officers.

25 February 2021 • 11:15 AMT
Ex-President Kocharyan urges Armenians to stand by Army

The Republican Party (RPA) too weighed in on the situation, maintaining that the authorities “are trying to provoke civil clashes.”

25 February 2021 • 10:44 AMT
Pashinyan takes to the streets, calls for restraint

Nikol Pashinyan has taken to the streets in Yerevan to urge the residents of the Armenian capital to join his rally at 4:00PM.

25 February 2021 • 10:23 AMT
Opposition warns against bloodshed amid Armenia political unrest

Bright Armenia and Prosperous Armenia parties have reacted to the Army General Staff’s demand for Pashinyan’s resignation.

25 February 2021 • 09:41 AMT
Pashinyan’s supporters and opponents will rally within 1km from each other

The Prime Minister noted that the police and other law enforcement agencies will ensure the security for the rally.

25 February 2021 • 09:26 AMT
Karabakh President worried about Armenia crisis, offers to mediate

Harutyunyan said he is in Yerevan, the Armenian capital, and is ready to mediate and help overcome the crisis.

25 February 2021 • 08:57 AMT
Pashinyan dismisses Chief of Army General Staff

According to him, the decision to dismiss the Chief of Staff was made before the publication of the demand for his resignation.

25 February 2021 • 08:35 AMT
Pashinyan summons supporters to rally in Yerevan

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan described the Army General Staff’s demand for his resignation as “a military coup attempt”.