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02 February 2026 • 13:17 AMT
Travel ban on 6 bishops may derail church gathering

Archbishop Nathan says efforts may be underway to disrupt the Bishops’ Synod, as travel restrictions block six top clergy from attending.

02 February 2026 • 13:16 AMT
India ready to expand defense ties with Armenia

India expressed readiness to enhance defense cooperation with Armenia, including new areas of mutual interest.

02 February 2026 • 13:14 AMT
Yerevan, Tehran reaffirm commitment to closer ties

Alen Simonyan met with Iran’s new ambassador to discuss interparliamentary cooperation and regional developments.

02 February 2026 • 13:04 AMT
Maldives trips, Apple devices awarded to loyal Byblos Bank Armenia customers

“Our customers are at the heart of all Byblos Bank Armenia campaigns,” said Artur Palikyan.

02 February 2026 • 11:25 AMT
Court rejects Samvel Shahramanyan’s lawsuit

In its ruling, the court noted that the defendants objected to the claim, arguing that the material did not contain defamatory statements.

02 February 2026 • 11:21 AMT
MP warns of new social rift amid pension, salary disparities

Elinar Vardanyan accuses the Armenian government of fueling internal divisions for political survival.

02 February 2026 • 11:19 AMT
Baku again demands changes to Armenia’s Constitution

Gasanguliyev says a peace treaty could be signed by Jun, if Yerevan commits to removing territorial claims from its Constitution.

02 February 2026 • 11:15 AMT
Politician: Vance’s visit marks new phase in U.S.-Armenia ties

Babajanyan said Vance’s upcoming visit to Armenia will center on launching TRIPP and deepening nuclear and tech cooperation.

02 February 2026 • 10:58 AMT
Azerbaijan amends Nakhichevan’s Constitution

In the revised version, however, Nakhichevan is simply described as an inseparable part of the Republic of Azerbaijan.

02 February 2026 • 10:39 AMT
Elina Avanesyan scores first win at Ostrava Open

Elina Avanesyan began her WTA 250 Ostrava campaign with a hard-fought win over Japan’s Moyuka Uchijima.

02 February 2026 • 08:59 AMT
MP: global powers ignore Artsakh people’s rights violations

Tigran Abrahamyan accused global actors of overlooking Azerbaijani military presence in Armenia.

02 February 2026 • 08:00 AMT
Priest says high-ranking military pressured army chaplains

By order of the Armenian defense minister, the Spiritual Leadership of the Armed Forces has been dissolved.

02 February 2026 • 07:16 AMT
Gaza children may receive medical care in Armenia

Armenia plans to provide medical care for dozens of children from Gaza through cooperation with the World Health Organization.

02 February 2026 • 07:14 AMT
Four Armenian grandmasters listed in FIDE rankings

Norway’s former world champion, Magnus Carlsen, tops the men’s classical chess ranking.

02 February 2026 • 07:12 AMT
5 Armenian athletes to compete in Milan Olympics

Five athletes will represent Armenia at the Milan Winter Olympics, with figure skaters leading the delegation at the opening ceremony.

02 February 2026 • 07:10 AMT
Russia sends more wheat to Armenia via Azerbaijan

Another large shipment of Russian wheat travels through Azerbaijan to Armenia, continuing the trend of regional transit cooperation.

02 February 2026 • 07:08 AMT
Indian military delegation arrives in Armenia

Indian defense chief visits Yerevan as missile supplies to Armenia begin, marking growing military cooperation between the two nations.

31 January 2026 • 10:03 AMT
Former culture minister convicted, freed under amnesty

Hasmik Poghosyan was sentenced to 4.5 years in prison for abuse of power but was released under a 2018 amnesty law.

31 January 2026 • 09:10 AMT
ENA interim manager says infrastructure worn out, failing

Petrosyan says 222 substations inspected show alarming levels of wear, requiring massive investment to avoid future energy crises.

31 January 2026 • 09:07 AMT
UN debates ECOSOC reform under Armenian chairmanship

The debates also addressed strengthening coherence, predictability, and accountability ahead of the 2030 Agenda’s final stage.

31 January 2026 • 08:32 AMT
Armenia, UNICEF discuss future plans

Deputy FM Robert Abisoghomonyan praised Kristin Weigand’s role in advancing child rights as she concludes her mission in Armenia.

31 January 2026 • 08:27 AMT
Аir pollution spikes in parts of Yerevan

Sulfur dioxide concentrations were within acceptable norms across all monitored areas.

31 January 2026 • 07:43 AMT
Papikyan announces “new army spiritual service model”

The Armenian military’s traditional chaplaincy system will be replaced with a new, “secularized spiritual” service.

31 January 2026 • 07:41 AMT
Criminal probe threatens Episcopal Assembly in February

The Investigative Committee has not clarified whether a decision has been made to restrict the travel of the Catholicos or council members.

31 January 2026 • 07:25 AMT
Court extends detention of Karekin II’s brother by 2 months

Zohrabyan emphasized that the witness also told the court he did not file the initial report voluntarily but was pressured into doing so.

30 January 2026 • 14:59 AMT
Defense Ministry ends chaplaincy structure

The Ministry of Defense has officially dissolved the Spiritual Leadership of the Armed Forces, established in 1997.

30 January 2026 • 14:47 AMT
Tiknizyan starts as Crvena Zvezda secures play-off spot

Celta opened the scoring in the 88th minute, but the Serbian team equalized just one minute later.

30 January 2026 • 14:44 AMT
Оmbudsman’s reps visit Yerevan Garrison Hospital

The Ombudsman’s Office said the visit was prompted by a complaint filed by a representative of the serviceman’s family.

30 January 2026 • 14:38 AMT
Idram, Weixin Pay (WeChat Pay) launch strategic partnership in Armenia

The integration of WeChat Pay is expected to significantly enhance payment convenience for visitors from China.

30 January 2026 • 13:17 AMT
Ex-captive Euljeckjian diagnosed with heart issues

Earlier, Linda said her husband’s condition had worsened in recent days, and he was experiencing neurological issues as well.