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12 January 2026 • 13:21 AMT
Аrchbishop Arshak to remain in custody, appeal denied

The Appeals Court has denied Archbishop Arshak Khachatryan’s motion for release, confirming his pre-trial detention will continue.

12 January 2026 • 13:17 AMT
MP slams silence over Solovyov’s Armenia remarks

MP Arman Yeghoyan questioned why Vladimir Solovyov’s call for a “special military operation” in Armenia isn’t drawing public or political attention.

12 January 2026 • 12:58 AMT
Criminal case launched over threat against Catholicos

A criminal case has been initiated over a violent comment made about Catholicos Кareкin II during a church visit by the Prime Minister.

12 January 2026 • 12:10 AMT
Vardapetyan says statute expiration halts prosecutions

Prosecutor General expressed concern over growing numbers of criminal cases closed due to expired statute of limitations.

12 January 2026 • 12:00 AMT
Avinyan: turning Yerevan into a forest won’t solve pollution

Mayor Tigran Avinyan says planting more trees won’t fix Yerevan’s air pollution, highlighting the need for data-driven environmental action.

12 January 2026 • 11:51 AMT
Diaspora chief calls on Syrian Armenians to relocate to Armenia

Sinanyan said that Armenian authorities remain in constant contact with compatriots abroad and stay informed about all developments.

12 January 2026 • 09:52 AMT
Banks expect high loan demand to continue in 2026

While mortgage lending growth slowed during 2025, the overall upward trend persisted.

12 January 2026 • 09:41 AMT
No information from Armenians in Iran since January 9

Sinanyan stated, “We have had no information since Friday, and at the moment we cannot contact our compatriots in Iran.”

12 January 2026 • 09:23 AMT
Prosecutors seek arrest of Samvel Karapetyan

Vardevanyan called the proceedings a case of “blatant political persecution” that has lasted for about seven months.

12 January 2026 • 08:52 AMT
Diocese of Georgia reaffirms support for Holy Etchmiadzin

Official representatives of the Diocese of Georgia publicly affirm their support for Catholicos Karekin II and the Mother See.

12 January 2026 • 08:48 AMT
Azerbaijan sends new batch of fuel to Armenia

Azerbaijan has dispatched another shipment of gasoline to Armenia, as regional trade links deepen following recent political shifts.

12 January 2026 • 07:15 AMT
Arman Tsarukyan wins freestyle bout 10:0

Armenian fighter Arman Tsarukyan won decisively in Florida, beating ex-PFL athlete Lance Palmer 10:0 in freestyle wrestling.

12 January 2026 • 07:14 AMT
Officials condemn Solovyov, urge revoking RA state award

“Solovyov, once called a ‘friend of the Armenian people,’ has now revealed himself as yet another Kremlin propagandist,” Safaryan said.

10 January 2026 • 10:11 AMT
Armenian neighborhoods in Aleppo caught in crossfire

Armenian-populated quarters in Aleppo are under fire as fighting between Syrian forces and armed groups intensifies in the city.

10 January 2026 • 10:07 AMT
Tsarukyan says back injury derailed Makhachev title fight

Tsarukyan said that a herniated disc forced him out of the UFC title fight against Makhachev, and surgery remains a possibility.

10 January 2026 • 07:36 AMT
German MFA supports deepening Armenia-Azerbaijan trade

Germany sees Azerbaijani oil deliveries to Armenia as a positive sign for broader regional trade normalization.

10 January 2026 • 07:06 AMT
Fidan says Turkey, U.S. share goals on South Caucasus

Turkish FM said Ankara’s goals align with Washington’s, especially in the South Caucasus, where the U.S. is ‘imposing peace’ on Armenia.

10 January 2026 • 07:01 AMT
Clergy reaffirm loyalty to Mother See and Catholicos

While some join “reform”, others reaffirm loyalty to Etchmiadzin, rejecting attempts to divide the Armenian Apostolic Church.

09 January 2026 • 14:48 AMT
Vicken Euljeckjian asks wife to postpone son’s wedding

Imprisoned in Azerbaijan, Vicken Euljeckjian asked his family to postpone their son’s wedding, hoping to be present despite fading hopes for release.

09 January 2026 • 14:46 AMT
Violence subsides in Аleppo, but situation still volatile

“After three horrific days, today the situation is entirely different; a degree of calm has returned,” Gabrielyan said.

09 January 2026 • 14:34 AMT
Political consultations held on Armenia–Iran partnership

The two sides reviewed the broad spectrum of Armenia–Iran bilateral cooperation, as well as recent regional and international developments.

09 January 2026 • 14:33 AMT
Father Yesayi: Pashinyan’s appeal aims to divide people

“Omitting the Catholicos’ name is uncanonical, and state interference in religious ceremonies is a crime,” he said.

09 January 2026 • 14:29 AMT
NATO: South Caucasus may become major transit hub

NATO welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace efforts and sees growing potential for the South Caucasus as a regional transport and economic hub.

09 January 2026 • 14:11 AMT
Ashotyan: “Imnemnimi” podcast hosts trial mocks justice

Armen Ashotyan condemned the latest court decision against podcasters Narek Samsonyan and Vazgen Saghatelyan.

09 January 2026 • 13:43 AMT
Government reviews citizenship issues, proposed reforms

Participants exchanged views on possible solutions for revising citizenship policy and offered various proposals.

09 January 2026 • 13:14 AMT
Father Mashtots Stepanian joins “church reform” initiative

“I, Father Mashtots Stepanian, welcome the declaration on the renewal of the Armenian Apostolic Church adopted by the Prime Minister,” he wrote.

09 January 2026 • 13:09 AMT
101 clergymen defrocked over 26 years

Additionally, the Church reports that 491 clergymen have been ordained during the same 26-year period.

09 January 2026 • 12:24 AMT
EU monitors patrol Armenia despite harsh weather

EU observers continue 24/7 patrols across Armenia, supporting regional peace despite challenging weather, the mission reported.

09 January 2026 • 12:22 AMT
Syrian army halts Aleppo offensive, gives Kurds deadline

Syrian authorities have declared a ceasefire in Aleppo after days of deadly clashes with Kurdish forces, offering them hours to withdraw.

09 January 2026 • 12:20 AMT
Yerevan, Baku talk trade: tobacco, brandy base, livestock

Minister Papoyan noted that Azerbaijani companies have expressed interest in specific goods.