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19 January 2026 • 15:02 AMT
Police search home of former Genocide Museum director

Hayk Demoyan said his home was searched in his absence; the Investigative Committee confirmed actions are part of a criminal case.

19 January 2026 • 15:00 AMT
Bishops’ synod to convene in Austria in February

Originally scheduled for December 10–12, the Bishops’ Synod was postponed due to the current situation in Armenia.

19 January 2026 • 14:51 AMT
Pashinyan to receive Zayed Award for peace efforts

The award seeks to promote solidarity and mutual understanding in international relations.

19 January 2026 • 14:47 AMT
Armenia to import Russian LPG via Azerbaijan

Shaboyan explained that current supply issues are linked to logistical difficulties, particularly obstacles at the Upper Lars checkpoint.

19 January 2026 • 14:16 AMT
Yerevan eyes self-managed border surveillance

Alexanyan says Armenia is gradually expanding its capacity to take over border control from foreign forces, including Russian units.

19 January 2026 • 14:12 AMT
Court orders criminal case over clergy incident in Aragatsotn

Yerevan court ruled that authorities must investigate claims of priest detentions, lawyer obstruction, and concealment of a bishop’s arrest in Aragatsotn.

19 January 2026 • 14:06 AMT
Аrmenian bank issues $600M eurobonds

Pashinyan emphasized that this marks an important milestone in the development of the national banking system.

19 January 2026 • 13:58 AMT
Property deals decline linked to tax refund changes in 2025

Real estate deals in Armenia fell slightly in 2025, mainly due to changes in the income tax refund mechanism, especially in Yerevan.

19 January 2026 • 12:26 AMT
Naira Zohrabyan seeks CoE action on Samsonyan health

Former MP said she contacted European institutions over Samsonyan’s hunger strike, warning of serious health risks.

19 January 2026 • 12:24 AMT
Officials’ ethical assessments to be disclosed

Under a new bill, the final integrity assessments for top officials will be published, regardless of whether the conclusion is positive or negative.

19 January 2026 • 12:18 AMT
Pashinyan reshuffles heads of police, rescue service

Pashinyan signed decrees appointing Aram Ghazaryan as head of the Rescue Service and Kamo Tsutsulyan as chief of police.

19 January 2026 • 12:15 AMT
Mer Dzevov movement founds Strong Armenia party

Movement spokesperson Marianna Ghahramanyan said the organizational work for the party’s creation is in its final stages.

19 January 2026 • 12:10 AMT
Simonyan: working on return of Karabakh leaders

Armenia is committed to finding a solution with Azerbaijan to secure the return of detained Karabakh leaders, Simonyan says.

19 January 2026 • 11:02 AMT
Simonyan says ARF unlikely to cross electoral threshold

“Let them present their offer to the Armenian people, say they’ll start a war, follow different diplomacy, or restructure ties with Russia, he said.

19 January 2026 • 11:00 AMT
New bill ends cash pension payments in Armenia

According to the bill’s authors, the proposed change will not affect budget revenues but is expected to reduce government expenses.

19 January 2026 • 10:54 AMT
Armenian parliament speaker to visit Russia

“I am preparing for a visit to the Russian Federation; I have received an invitation for a reciprocal trip,” he said.

19 January 2026 • 09:36 AMT
Bill offers military exemption for top graduates

Andreasyan said this initiative is part of broader efforts to shape and direct human capital for national development.

19 January 2026 • 09:30 AMT
Rubinyan confirms Alican border crossing restoration

He recalled that in 2022, Armenia and Turkey agreed to open the land border for third-country nationals and holders of diplomatic passports.

19 January 2026 • 09:28 AMT
Armenia eyes big football events, says FFA President

Armenia plans to co-host the FIFA U-20 World Cup with Georgia as part of its football development push.

19 January 2026 • 09:27 AMT
Zurabyan: Armenia trades sovereignty for hostages

He called on the public not to despair, affirming that “our dignity and national interests will be restored.”

19 January 2026 • 09:25 AMT
Ucom launches fixed network services in Zovuni

“We are confident that our subscribers will appreciate the convenience and flexibility of our convergent services,” said Ralph Yirikian.

19 January 2026 • 08:16 AMT
Aleppo airport operations restart after checks

The decision follows the completion of all required technical inspections and safety assessments.

19 January 2026 • 07:19 AMT
Armenia reviews Indian workers’ rights, vulnerability

The new report aims to evaluate the working conditions and rights of Indian migrants in Armenia amid growing concerns about their vulnerability.

19 January 2026 • 07:15 AMT
Yerevan, Astana explore trade cooperation opportunities

Armenia and Kazakhstan reaffirmed interest in boosting economic cooperation and regional connectivity during a high-level meeting in Yerevan.

17 January 2026 • 10:14 AMT
Fitch upgrades Armenia’s credit outlook to ‘BB-’

Fitch Ratings upgrades Armenia’s credit outlook to BB-, recognizing its economic policies and institutional stability.

17 January 2026 • 10:06 AMT
Canada urges citizens to leave Iran via Armenia, Turkey

Due to civil unrest and regional risks, Canada tells its citizens to immediately leave Iran via land borders with Armenia or Turkey.

17 January 2026 • 10:05 AMT
Baku treats Vardanyan differently, keeps isolated: lawyer

Baku’s trials target the legitimacy of Artsakh, while Vardanyan and Christian Armenian prisoners face discrimination and restrictions, says Sahakyan.

17 January 2026 • 08:08 AMT
Lawyer says state seeks to turn church into civil arm

Lawyer Raffi Aslanyan accused Armenian authorities of trying to convert the Church into a pro-government civil extension.

17 January 2026 • 07:38 AMT
Karapetyan briefly jailed, then returned to house arrest

Samvel Karapetyan was briefly taken to prison after a court ruling, but is now again under house arrest with fewer restrictions.

17 January 2026 • 07:36 AMT
UK envoy says skaters got visas, but too late

The British ambassador to Armenia confirmed that the skaters eventually received visas, but it came too late to join the competition.