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14 January 2026 • 11:18 AMT
Next step is progress with Turkey, says Pashinyan

The Armenian PM believes all solutions are mapped out and sees the Turkey track as the next step after TRIPP.

14 January 2026 • 11:15 AMT
Pashinyan calls TRIPP ‘green light’ for lasting peace

The Armenian PM hailed TRIPP as a breakthrough welcomed by all sides and signaled interest in EU involvement.

14 January 2026 • 11:01 AMT
TRIPP paper has no secret agreements, says Mirzoyan

“What has been agreed is what is written and published. Nothing beyond that has been agreed upon,” he said.

14 January 2026 • 10:52 AMT
U.S. company to control TRIPP as Armenia gets 26% share

The Armenian government will retain a 26% stake in the U.S.-led TRIPP project, expected to extend beyond the initial 49-year term.

14 January 2026 • 10:36 AMT
UK denies visas to Armenian figure skaters

The championship, taking place from January 13 to 18, is described as one of the most important events of the 2025–2026 season.

14 January 2026 • 10:33 AMT
Mirzoyan, Rubio discuss Armenians held in Azerbaijan

“Naturally, we addressed certain obstacles that currently do not align with the positive trends of peacebuilding and cooperation,” said Mirzoyan.

14 January 2026 • 07:40 AMT
Cyber police prevent theft of nearly AMD 15 million

Armenia’s cyber police thwarted a theft attempt involving nearly 15 million drams and warn citizens to stay alert against fraudulent calls.

14 January 2026 • 07:25 AMT
Pashinyan congratulates nation on key ТRIPP milestone

“I and our other colleagues will also have opportunities to comment,” Pashinyan wrote on Facebook,” he said.

14 January 2026 • 07:19 AMT
Rubio says TRIPP opens Armenia for business

“It opens Armenia for business, allows it to prosper economically, and in no way violates Armenia’s sovereignty,” he said.

14 January 2026 • 07:18 AMT
Mirzoyan, Rubio confirm TRIPP framework

Armenia and the United States have confirmed the implementation framework for the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity.

13 January 2026 • 14:25 AMT
AI to be integrated in Armenian government call centers

Additionally, the first half of 2026 will see the rollout of a citizen–AI dialogue platform, currently under technical development.

13 January 2026 • 14:11 AMT
Armenian child deaths increase, birth rate down 4.9%

In Armenia, deaths among children under age four rose by over 11% in 2025, while births and marriages showed notable declines.

13 January 2026 • 14:09 AMT
MP urges firm opposition stance before elections

Ishkhan Saghatelyan insists opposition must commit to avoiding cooperation with authorities, while uniting on key national and political issues.

13 January 2026 • 14:07 AMT
Papikyan says Su-30 jets key for air, land defense

The minister declined to disclose information on ongoing arms and military equipment purchases at this stage.

13 January 2026 • 14:03 AMT
Idram summarizes 2025

Grigori Yolyan, Commercial Director of Idram, highlighted the key events of the year in an interview.

13 January 2026 • 12:02 AMT
U.S. halts green card lottery visa processing

The U.S. Embassy in Armenia confirmed the suspension of diversity visa issuance under the Green Card lottery due to security concerns.

13 January 2026 • 12:00 AMT
Papikyan: no separate military-level talks with Azerbaijan

Papikyan said no current direct contacts exist between the Armenian and Azerbaijani defense ministries, but future updates remain possible.

13 January 2026 • 11:58 AMT
Investigation ends for ex-police official in March 1 case

The anti-corruption body concludes investigation of ex-police deputy Sasha Afyan, accused of organizing the 2008 protest crackdown.

13 January 2026 • 11:57 AMT
Tsarukyan challenges Chandler to wrestling match

UFC’s Arman Tsarukyan says he’s open to a wrestling match with Michael Chandler, claiming the American is dodging him in MMA.

13 January 2026 • 11:39 AMT
Papikyan: Armenia won’t enter arms race with Azerbaijan

He stated that the reduction in compulsory military service does not mean the army’s overall size is shrinking.

13 January 2026 • 11:16 AMT
ARF to run in 2026 elections in alliance

Ishkhan Saghatelyan says ARF will run in Armenia’s 2026 elections as part of an alliance, but leadership remains undecided.

13 January 2026 • 11:13 AMT
Minister says military deaths dropped 40% in 2025

Suren Papikyan reported major improvements in Armenia’s army: fewer deaths and successful implementation of the certification reform.

13 January 2026 • 10:45 AMT
Ucom introduces Hecttor AI to improve call center communications

Hecttor AI addresses key call center issues such as fast or unclear speech, poor sound quality, and background noise.

13 January 2026 • 10:41 AMT
Mirzoyan, Rubio to issue joint TRIPP statement

“A joint statement is expected concerning the implementation framework of TRIPP,” the statement reads.

13 January 2026 • 07:50 AMT
Blackouts in Yerevan prompt stricter energy oversight

Following New Year blackouts in Yerevan, power officials ordered stricter oversight of all substations to prevent future emergencies.

13 January 2026 • 07:47 AMT
Trump enacts 25% duty on Iran-linked trade

“This decision is final and non-negotiable. Thank you for your attention to this matter,” wrote the U.S. President.

13 January 2026 • 07:04 AMT
Armenia allows 6-month visa-free stay for 113 nationalities

Citizens of 113 countries with valid residency in specific states can stay in Armenia for up to 180 days visa-free.

13 January 2026 • 06:45 AMT
Mirzoyan, Rubio to hold talks in Washington

Armenia’s FM Ararat Mirzoyan will meet U.S. Secretary Marco Rubio in Washington on January 13, according to the U.S. State Department.

12 January 2026 • 14:22 AMT
RA MFA summons Russian ambassador

“The Russian ambassador in Armenia was summoned to the Foreign Ministry and handed a protest note,” the statement said.

12 January 2026 • 13:30 AMT
Convicts now outnumber detainees in Armenia: minister

“As of today, we have 24 more convicts than detainees. In the past five years, we’ve never seen this,” Galyan said.