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12 February 2026 • 08:09 AMT
Armenia to relocate embassy from Geneva to Bern

Armenia plans to move its embassy in Switzerland from Geneva to Bern, allocating additional funds in 2026, while its UN mission in Geneva will continue operating.

12 February 2026 • 07:30 AMT
Brother of former Masis mayor detained

Investigators detain brother of former Masis mayor, launching criminal prosecution on multiple grave charges, while defense calls accusations fabricated and politically motivated.

12 February 2026 • 07:29 AMT
Armenia, Iran plan strategic pact in 2026

Armenia and Iran aim to formalize strategic ties during Pashinyan’s planned 2026 Tehran visit, highlighting expanding cooperation, regional connectivity and growing trade turnover.

11 February 2026 • 15:02 AMT
Armenia, Shield AI explore defense tech cooperation

Hayrapetyan praised the existing collaboration between the Armenian government and Shield AI in the defense sector.

11 February 2026 • 14:53 AMT
Armenia considers second extension of nuclear plant

Pashinyan says the Armenian nuclear power plant may continue operations until 2046, as U.S. partnership talks move forward.

11 February 2026 • 14:38 AMT
Touchless border gates to operate at Zvartnots by 2027

“Citizens with biometric passports should be able to cross borders or board planes simply by scanning their biometric data,” Pashinyan said.

11 February 2026 • 14:36 AMT
Pashinyan says export rail route via Azerbaijan now open

“For the past 40 years, our entire logistics system was based on road transport,” he said.

11 February 2026 • 14:35 AMT
Oskanian: Armenia seen as a managed zone, not sovereign

Oskanian stressed that each such gesture carries a price and that price will be paid by Armenia.

11 February 2026 • 14:05 AMT
Russia resumes routine wheat deliveries to Armenia

“Deliveries are now regular. We intend to continue cargo shipments along this route,” Pavlov stated.

11 February 2026 • 14:01 AMT
BBC: Vance backs Pashinyan ahead of Armenian elections

The $11 million supply of V-Bat drones is being called the visit’s most significant announcement.

11 February 2026 • 13:58 AMT
Peskov: EAEU key to Armenia’s economic growth

“It’s hard to dispute the role that the EAEU plays in maintaining high growth rates in that country’s economy. That role is clear,” he said.

11 February 2026 • 13:54 AMT
Vance’s deleted Genocide post draws global media attention

The removal of J.D. Vance’s post on the Armenian Genocide memorial visit has been widely covered by major international outlets.

11 February 2026 • 13:46 AMT
Samvel Karapetyan elected leader of new party

Samvel Karapetyan was elected president of the newly formed “Strong Armenia” party ahead of the 2026 parliamentary elections.

11 February 2026 • 12:06 AMT
IC: six arrested in Vagharshapat for election interference

Six people were arrested in Vagharshapat over allegedly obstructing citizens’ voting rights during the November 2025 local elections.

11 February 2026 • 12:04 AMT
Winter adventures continue at Myler: Idram&IDBank

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11 February 2026 • 11:58 AMT
Vance raises detainee issue in meeting with Aliyev

However, the U.S. side has not disclosed how the Azerbaijani leadership responded or whether any agreements were reached.

11 February 2026 • 11:57 AMT
Armenia, AWS to expand satellite tech cooperation

Expanding cooperation in space technologies and satellite connectivity was a key topic.

11 February 2026 • 11:55 AMT
Armenia, Azerbaijan free to build ties: Kremlin

“They are sovereign states and have the sovereign right to build relations with different countries,” Peskov said.

11 February 2026 • 11:52 AMT
Court returns lawsuits against Mother See

Two defrocked clerics’ lawsuits against the Mother See were returned due to procedural errors in submission.

11 February 2026 • 11:51 AMT
Daily Istanbul-Yerevan flights to start in March

Turkish Airlines starts daily Istanbul–Yerevan flights on March 11, with frequency increasing to twice daily from June 15.

11 February 2026 • 11:49 AMT
Armenia’s foreign trade drops 29% in one year

Exports amounted to $8.4 billion, marking a 36.1% decrease from 2024. Imports also dropped significantly — by 23.6%.

11 February 2026 • 11:48 AMT
Iran urges Armenia, Azerbaijan to consider its position

“Both neighboring countries are aware of Iran’s perspectives and concerns regarding these matters,” Baghaei said.

11 February 2026 • 11:43 AMT
Envoy says Russia remains Armenia’s energy guarantor

Sergei Kopyrkin says Russia remains committed to Armenia’s energy and food security despite geopolitical shocks.

11 February 2026 • 11:31 AMT
Parliament debates ban on single-use plastic products

The proposed bill would outlaw most single-use plastic items, with fines for repeated violations.

11 February 2026 • 11:05 AMT
Annual checkups will one day be mandatory: minister

“We are also working to make annual screenings more accessible,” Anahit Avanesyan said.

11 February 2026 • 10:51 AMT
Parliament passes bill easing return of draft evaders

Men who avoided service abroad can now return to Armenia without facing criminal charges under five new options.

11 February 2026 • 10:49 AMT
Мore than 10 detained in Vagharshapat

“The number of detainees already exceeds ten, but I cannot give an exact figure because it is increasing every minute,” Khachatryan said.

11 February 2026 • 09:33 AMT
Searches and arrests reported in Vagharshapat

Law enforcement authorities have not released any official information regarding the matter.

11 February 2026 • 09:28 AMT
Pelosi calls Genocide post removal ‘deeply disappointing’

“Erasing history dishonors the victims and weakens the commitment to human rights everywhere,” Pelosi wrote.

11 February 2026 • 09:25 AMT
Yerevan summit highlights U.S.-Armenia tech cooperation

Tech leaders and officials from both countries hailed Armenia’s innovation potential and announced new joint initiatives.