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21 January 2026 • 08:21 AMT
Georgia closes key road to Armenia due to weather

Georgia has temporarily closed the Paravani Pass leading to Armenia due to blizzards and poor visibility, with the Lars checkpoint road also shut.

21 January 2026 • 08:20 AMT
Armenia debuts in UEFA Futsal Championship

Armenia’s national futsal team enters the UEFA Championship for the first time, competing in Group B alongside Ukraine, Czechia, and Lithuania.

21 January 2026 • 07:38 AMT
Aliyev: new corridor planned under TRIPP initiative

President Aliyev says a new regional transport corridor is coming under TRIPP, with reciprocal transit talks underway between Armenia and Azerbaijan.

21 January 2026 • 06:51 AMT
Armenia builds region’s largest chocolate factory

Vellar Group is constructing the South Caucasus’s largest chocolate factory in Armenia, with investments already reaching €120 million and full launch expected within three years.

21 January 2026 • 06:48 AMT
Armenia open to direct ties with Azerbaijan, says Khachaturyan

At Davos, Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturyan emphasized regional cooperation, quoting Aliyev and highlighting the need to build lasting peace and direct connections.

20 January 2026 • 15:06 AMT
13 more prosecuted in Vagharshapat vote-buying case

These individuals are accused of accepting bribes in exchange for voting in favor of the Homeland party.

20 January 2026 • 15:03 AMT
Bishop Partev Barsеghyan to head Swiss Diocese

Bishop Partev Barsghyan was appointed to lead the Armenian Diocese of Switzerland, replacing interim head Fr. Goussan Aljanian.

20 January 2026 • 14:59 AMT
Aliyev: we supply key goods to Armenia, mainly fuel

Aliyev says Azerbaijan has begun supplying Armenia with fuel, marking a new phase in bilateral cooperation.

20 January 2026 • 14:48 AMT
Khachaturyan thanks Finland for support in peace efforts

In Davos, Armenia’s president met with Finland’s leader to discuss regional stability, communication initiatives, and bilateral cooperation.

20 January 2026 • 14:46 AMT
MP: invaders don’t stay if peace is real

“It’s all vague references to some sort of reciprocal benefit,” Artur Khachatryan stated.

20 January 2026 • 14:39 AMT
Wizz Air to launch Yerevan–Rhodes flights in June

Flights on the Yerevan–Rhodes–Yerevan route will run twice weekly, on Thursdays and Sundays.

20 January 2026 • 14:37 AMT
Pashinyan: sharing Zayed award with Aliyev is justified

Pashinyan thanked the award committee for their recognition and said it was a great honor to receive the Zayed Award.

20 January 2026 • 14:35 AMT
Masis Diocese reports intimidation of local clergy

However, the Diocese emphasized that none of the priests yielded to the pressure or proposals.

20 January 2026 • 13:51 AMT
Bayramov, Fidan discuss Armenia-Azerbaijan normalization

They also touched upon the overall regional situation and bilateral relations between their countries.

20 January 2026 • 13:49 AMT
MP says TRIPP serves Pashinyan’s political agenda

“Pashinyan is trying the same trick again. He’s realized this society is easily deceived, and he uses talk of ‘peace’ to stay in power,” Rustamyan said.

20 January 2026 • 12:55 AMT
Russia says EU membership incompatible with Eurasian bloc

Sergey Lavrov insists Armenia cannot remain in the EEU if it seeks EU membership, saying the two are incompatible.

20 January 2026 • 11:52 AMT
Intel report sees low risk of military conflict in 2026

“Even smaller incidents or local operations without political intent are seen as unlikely,” the report states.

20 January 2026 • 11:50 AMT
Baku ramps up “Western Azerbaijan” rhetoric

Armenia’s 2026 intel report says Baku intensified the “Western Azerbaijan” campaign after Washington Declaration.

20 January 2026 • 10:07 AMT
RANA advances bill restricting transfer of religious monuments

New bill requires government approval for transferring ownership of religious objects on Armenia’s heritage list.

20 January 2026 • 10:04 AMT
RA parliament backs bill easing military evasion penalties

Armenians who dodged military service may avoid charges by returning and choosing from five legal options.

20 January 2026 • 10:02 AMT
Samvel Karapetyan outlines 5-step economic recovery plan

Businessman Samvel Karapetyan plans to create 300,000 jobs in Armenia under a new economic strategy.

20 January 2026 • 09:24 AMT
Former Genocide Museum head says medal seized during search

Hayk Demoyan said authorities seized a 3,000-dram souvenir medal during a politically charged investigation.

20 January 2026 • 09:16 AMT
Armenia national team climbs one spot in FIFA rankings

Armenia’s national football team improves by one position in FIFA’s latest world ranking.

20 January 2026 • 09:15 AMT
Armenia to boost exports to Germany in coming years

With IPD support, Armenia plans to expand exports to Germany, focusing on agriculture and textiles.

20 January 2026 • 08:21 AMT
Armenia declares Jan 27 remembrance day for fallen soldiers

The Armenian parliament approved a new national day to honor soldiers killed defending the country.

20 January 2026 • 07:35 AMT
Trump invites Pashinyan to join Peace Council

Pashinyan agreed to become a founding member of Donald Trump’s new global peace initiative.

20 January 2026 • 07:19 AMT
Ruling party moves to restrict church property sales

Lawmakers propose limiting the Armenian Church’s right to transfer historical items without prior government approval.

20 January 2026 • 07:04 AMT
Rubio, Bayramov stress TRIPP implementation efforts

Bayramov presented Azerbaijan’s position on normalizing relations with Armenia and prospects for peace.

20 January 2026 • 06:44 AMT
Rome hosts Armenia-Italy political consultations

Yerevan and Rome explore deeper ties in trade, tech, tourism, and diplomacy, with eyes on key 2026 EU and UN summits.

19 January 2026 • 15:03 AMT
Iranian carriers cancel Yerevan-bound flights

Two flights from Tehran to Yerevan were canceled by Iranian airlines without explanation, Armenia’s Civil Aviation Committee confirms.