The change in Archbishop Mikael’s detention to house arrest reflects political motives, according to his lawyer Ara Zohrabyan.

The officials emphasized the significance of the Armenia–Iran Intergovernmental Commission and its effective work in advancing cooperation.

He emphasized that the EU is pursuing a deliberately hostile policy toward Russia and is spreading that message to its partners.

The demand includes five pieces of real estate, the right to purchase one more property, and two vehicles.

During the investigation, Gagik Tsarukyan was placed under a travel ban, while Javahir Tsarukyan was released on bail set at AMD 10 mln.

The conversation also included an exchange of views on recent regional developments.

Seven benchmarks have been completed in Armenia’s EU visa liberalization process, with ten more underway and five in early stages.

Gevorg Papoyan says Armenia is working to ease Russia’s new stay limits for Armenian freight drivers, raising 90 days to 180.

The conference is expected to bring together around 200 participants from various countries.

Hayk Sargsyan says he doesn’t want to appear to be arguing with the PM and denies any involvement in corruption or legal cases.

Armenia’s exports to the European Union rose to 7.9% of total exports in 2025, showing a sharp year-on-year increase.

“At this point, only two Azerbaijani-origin products have entered Armenia: gasoline and diesel,” Papoyan said.

Baku has filed a formal complaint against Armenian figure skaters’ use of Ara Gevorgyan’s “Artsakh” composition at the Winter Olympics.

David Vardanyan said his father moved to the region after the 2020 war to support the local Christian population.

Contract soldiers serving under the “Defender of the Homeland” program will be considered certified based on final training exams.

Bishop Mikael’s detention has been replaced with house arrest, while his legal team files a complaint with the European Court of Human Rights.

Armenia will re-equip its entire border with Iran within a year, aiming to boost efficiency and improve cross-border trade.

Abrahamyan says the fate of detained Armenians in Baku depends on internal politics and international engagement.

Armenia recorded broad economic growth in 2025, though exports and imports dipped due to reduced re-exports and sanction compliance.

”If someone considers service in the Armed Forces an act of denial, that’s their personal view,” Papikyan said.

He remarked that, although the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan are “good leaders,” the two nations had been in conflict for a long time.

Roman Berezovsky says head coach Melikyan informed him that his own staff was already in place, prompting his exit from the team.

Simonyan considered these remarks defamatory and is demanding that Kocharyan issue a public apology.

The lawsuits challenge two patriarchal decrees issued by Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II.

Ara Ghazaryan says Baku’s sentencing of Artsakh leaders is politically driven and intended to delegitimize self-determination.

“This is yet another bitter confirmation that with its current regime, Azerbaijan will not pursue peace with Armenia,” the group said.

Ahead of J.D. Vance’s regional visit, Armenian NGOs call for urgent U.S. action to secure the release of Christian Armenian detainees held in Baku.

RA Justice Minister and CoE Commissioner emphasized equality, minority rights, and curbing hate speech in Armenia’s reform agenda.

The ARF reiterated its determination to continue the struggle for the release of all Armenian captives held in Azerbaijan.

U.S. State Department warns citizens to leave Iran immediately, citing security risks, potential detentions, and travel disruptions.