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17 January 2026 • 07:35 AMT
Court reinstates Bishop Saroyan as Masis Diocese leader

According to Saroyan, the accusations against him by the Catholicos are “entirely fabricated”, and he denies any misconduct.

16 January 2026 • 14:47 AMT
Attorney: Catholicos’ decisions not subject to judicial review

Diocesan primates are appointed and dismissed solely by the Catholicos of All Armenians, who acts as their direct superior.

16 January 2026 • 14:34 AMT
Economy Ministry outlines 2025 outcomes, 2026 priorities

Papoyan issued instructions to ensure the efficient implementation and coordinated execution of upcoming programs.

16 January 2026 • 14:10 AMT
U.S. envoy wraps up 3-year term, lauded for boosting ties

President Vahagn Khachaturyan hosted Kvien to express appreciation for her efforts.

16 January 2026 • 14:09 AMT
Mobile ID now available to foreigners in Armenia

Authorities note that outside Yerevan, demand is manageable and same-day appointments are often available.

16 January 2026 • 13:45 AMT
Pashinyan to skip Davos Economic Forum

The summit will be held from January 19 to 23, bringing together political and business leaders to discuss global economic challenges.

16 January 2026 • 13:43 AMT
Court upholds revised charges against Kocharyan, ex-officials

All four had originally been charged under Article 300.1 for overthrowing the constitutional order.

16 January 2026 • 13:41 AMT
Parliamentary committee backs traffic, migration law reforms

Armen Ghazaryan said the goal is to close loopholes and ensure equal enforcement of road safety regulations.

16 January 2026 • 12:47 AMT
Armenia committed to returning all captives, Simonyan says

He acknowledged that the process is often invisible to the public but emphasized that negotiations and efforts are continuous.

16 January 2026 • 12:04 AMT
SRC: 636 EV importers eligible for customs refund

SRC clarified that if not all 636 declarants apply by the deadline, the Committee will release a second list after February 1.

16 January 2026 • 12:03 AMT
Bill offers five options for draft dodgers aged 27–37

Sargsyan noted that around 1,200 citizens residing abroad are under investigation or wanted by law enforcement for draft evasion.

16 January 2026 • 12:01 AMT
Priest says he’s ready to testify against dismissed bishop

Fr. Zareh Ashuryan accuses Bishop Gevorg Saroyan of abusing his authority to intimidate clergy.

16 January 2026 • 11:56 AMT
Bill defines “missing person” status in wartime context

Armenia’s Justice Ministry introduced legislation defining legal status and protections for people missing due to armed conflict.

16 January 2026 • 11:49 AMT
Japan PM meets female envoys, including Armenia’s

During the meeting, participants exchanged views on promoting women’s roles, leadership, and equal rights on international platforms.

16 January 2026 • 11:15 AMT
FIP: Fidan did not say Turkey backs Pashinyan in elections

Fact-checking platform FIP stated that Turkish FM Hakan Fidan did not express support for Pashinyan’s election bid.

16 January 2026 • 09:39 AMT
Archbishop Terteryan explains joining Church ‘reform’

Archbishop Hovnan of Western U.S. Diocese says the Church needs urgent reform due to corruption, secrecy, and political entanglement.

16 January 2026 • 08:13 AMT
Diocese warns public against defrocked priests’ ceremonies

“It is our duty to inform you, so you do not mistakenly commit a sin,” reads the Aragatsotn diocese’s statement.

16 January 2026 • 08:11 AMT
New army uniform is stylish and functional: Pashinyan

He also shared a video in which Defense Minister Suren Papikyan presents several variants of the new field uniform.

16 January 2026 • 08:09 AMT
Bishop Saroyan sues Church to regain leadership post

Bishop Gevorg Saroyan is suing the Armenian Apostolic Church, demanding to be reinstated as head of the Masis Diocese.

16 January 2026 • 07:08 AMT
Russian MFA says Solovyov spoke as journalist, not official

Maria Zakharova emphasized that only authorized officials are permitted to speak on behalf of Russia’s government.

16 January 2026 • 07:06 AMT
TRIPP initiative, mining and energy discussed in Yerevan

During the meeting, the parties reaffirmed their mutual commitment to ensuring continued cooperation in areas of shared interest.

16 January 2026 • 07:05 AMT
ANC, ARF meet to address Armenia’s main challenges

The sides exchanged views on the internal and external challenges Armenia faces and ways to overcome them.

15 January 2026 • 15:07 AMT
Аrmenian, Аzerbaijani teams inspect Yeraskh-Sadarak railway

Experts from Armenia and Azerbaijan jointly examined the Yeraskh-Sadarak railway section to assess its readiness for reconstruction.

15 January 2026 • 15:05 AMT
Mirzoyan: TRIPP framework benefits all stakeholders

Foreign Minister Mirzoyan praised the Armenia-U.S. TRIPP agreement as mutually beneficial and respectful of national sovereignty.

15 January 2026 • 15:04 AMT
Turkey, Azerbaijan hold 2-hour talks on TRIPP plan

Turkish and Azerbaijani foreign ministers focused on the TRIPP framework, highlighting strategic priorities.

15 January 2026 • 14:59 AMT
Аnti-corruption body arrests top tax officials in Armenia

Five individuals, including senior officials from Armenia’s State Revenue Committee, have been detained on suspicion of abusing authority.

15 January 2026 • 14:58 AMT
Armenia aligns consumer rights laws with EU standards

The government has approved reforms that align Armenia’s consumer protection laws with EU norms.

15 January 2026 • 14:49 AMT
Pashinyan says no other stakeholders in TRIPP

“My position is that there should be no other shareholders in TRIPP,” he said.

15 January 2026 • 14:47 AMT
Two Armenians killed during Iran protests

Two Armenians have reportedly died amid Iran’s mass protests, with communication between local communities and officials still disrupted.

15 January 2026 • 14:43 AMT
Russia to expand soft power in Armenia: report

Russia plans to spend over $160 million to boost its soft power abroad, focusing heavily on Armenia ahead of its 2026 elections.