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10 February 2026 • 10:17 AMT
MP’s remarks on gambling law cut off during NA debate

Ruben Rubinyan ordered Hayk Sargsyan’s microphone cut off during remarks on enforcement delays and weakened gambling restrictions.

10 February 2026 • 10:16 AMT
Independent Living Center concept to be legally defined

“We are defining the ‘Independent Living Center’ as a new concept and service provider for people with disabilities,” Torosyan said.

10 February 2026 • 09:39 AMT
Ruling party blocks statement on political prisoners

The proposal failed to make it onto the session’s agenda, with 52 votes against and 21 in favor.

10 February 2026 • 09:29 AMT
Court accepts case to seize MP’s alleged illegal property

The Anti-Corruption Court has accepted a suit demanding the confiscation of property and funds from MP Ishkhan Saghatelian.

10 February 2026 • 09:26 AMT
Tsarukyan unveils postwar recovery initiative

He emphasized that no single person, party, or alliance can bring about meaningful change alone.

10 February 2026 • 09:22 AMT
Monika Harutyunyan to represent Armenia at Miss World 2026

Monika Harutyunyan, a Prague-born figure skater and dentist, will represent Armenia at Miss World 2026 after winning Miss Armenia.

10 February 2026 • 08:12 AMT
City Council to debate renaming street for football legend

Yerevan council will consider renaming a street in Hrazdan Gorge in honor of Soviet-Armenian football icon Nikita Simonyan.

10 February 2026 • 08:06 AMT
Parliamentary election campaign to start May 8

Armenia’s Central Electoral Commission has finalized the main timeline for the June 7 elections, with campaigning set to begin on May 8.

10 February 2026 • 08:04 AMT
Khachaturyan calls Vance visit sign of stronger ties

President Khachaturyan says the U.S. Vice President’s visit signals strong bilateral ties and supports ongoing peace efforts in the region.

10 February 2026 • 08:01 AMT
UN praises Armenia’s handling of displaced people

The meeting also covered the progress of long-term programs related to refugees.

10 February 2026 • 07:59 AMT
U.S. Vice President visits Armenian Genocide Memorial

During his official visit to Armenia, Vance visited the Genocide Memorial, paid tribute to victims, and called for a future of peace.

10 February 2026 • 07:51 AMT
Expert: Vance spoke of economic activity, not investment

Meloyan said that there’s no clarity on who would fund the estimated $5 billion in exports or $4 billion in service support.

10 February 2026 • 07:40 AMT
Pashinyan accepts invitation to Board of Peace summit

Pashinyan says he will join the inaugural Peace Council session on February 19, calling Vance’s visit key to advancing strategic ties.

10 February 2026 • 07:26 AMT
Armenian POW issue raised with Vance, says Mirzoyan

Armenian Foreign Minister says prisoners held in Baku were part of discussions with U.S. Vice President, despite no public mention.

10 February 2026 • 06:54 AMT
YouTube opens monetization for users in Armenia

“This is a significant step toward strengthening Armenia’s digital economy,” Hayrapetyan wrote.

10 February 2026 • 06:52 AMT
U.S. to sell $11 mln in drones, surveillance tech to Armenia

The U.S. will supply Armenia with advanced drones and surveillance systems worth $11 million, marking a deepening of defense ties.

10 February 2026 • 06:48 AMT
U.S. nuclear deal with Armenia may bring $9 bln in exports

The U.S. could export up to $9 billion in nuclear technology and fuel to Armenia, boosting jobs and energy security on both sides.

09 February 2026 • 15:09 AMT
EU includes Unibank in new Russia sanctions list

Armenia’s Unibank has been included in the European Union’s proposed 20th sanctions package against Russia.

09 February 2026 • 15:06 AMT
Legal expert warns POW issue politicized by Azerbaijan

Ghazaryan stated that resolving the matter requires political will and negotiated agreements.

09 February 2026 • 14:58 AMT
Demonstrators call for release of Armenian captives in Baku

Larisa Alaverdyan stated that today Armenia’s own government is the main obstacle to securing the return of the captives.

09 February 2026 • 14:53 AMT
Civil Contract to propose Galstyan as CBA president

“The faction decided to nominate Martin Galstyan as the candidate for CBA president,” the statement reads.

09 February 2026 • 14:41 AMT
ISU allows music but bans “Artsakh” name at Olympics

Armenia’s figure skating pair will perform to Ara Gevorgyan’s “Artsakh” at the Winter Games, but only the composer’s name will be announced.

09 February 2026 • 14:32 AMT
Pashinyan, Vance hold private talks in Yerevan

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has begun a one-on-one meeting in Yerevan with visiting U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance.

09 February 2026 • 14:17 AMT
Armenian court rejects Lapshin’s lawsuit against Belarus

Commenting on the court decision, Lapshin wrote that the Armenian judiciary “has protected Lukashenko’s right to persecute critics.”

09 February 2026 • 14:09 AMT
Trump to host Pashinyan, Aliyev at Feb 19 peace forum

Armenian PM and Azerbaijani President are expected in Washington on February 19 for the next summit initiated by Donald Trump.

09 February 2026 • 14:06 AMT
Armenian athletes begin competition at Winter Olympics

Alpine skier Harutyun Harutyunyan is scheduled to compete in the giant slalom on February 14 and the slalom on February 16.

09 February 2026 • 14:05 AMT
U.S. deploys at least 20 military planes to Yerevan, Baku

The majority of the flights occurred between February 4 and 8, with 12 aircraft flying to Armenia and 9 to Azerbaijan.

09 February 2026 • 13:58 AMT
IDBank’s Nor Nork branch reopens

“We are happy to once again welcome our Nor Nork customers at the address that has become familiar to them,” noted Gevorg Jghlyan.

09 February 2026 • 13:54 AMT
U.S. Vice President Vance arrives in Yerevan with family

This marks the highest-level visit to Armenia by an official from the current U.S. administration.

09 February 2026 • 13:13 AMT
Vance’s office confirms receipt of Archbishop Bagrat’s letter

U.S. Vice President’s office confirmed it received a letter from imprisoned Archbishop Bagrat, delivered by CSI during a prison visit.