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13:00 21/07/2026Armenian fish farmers say they can't compete with European producersArmenian fish farmers say they are facing mounting financial pressure after Russia banned imports of Armenian fish and fish products, cutting off their largest export market.
16:15 20/07/2026Armenian expert says decline in university applicants tied to longer schooling, shifting prioritiesThe number of students entering Armenian universities has dropped sharply over the past decade, and one education expert says the move to a 12-year school system is a key factor.
16:00 18/07/2026Tehran warns of reciprocal response after Russia halts Iranian flower imports amid origin concernsRussia's agricultural watchdog has asked Iran to suspend the certification of flowers destined for the Russian market, citing concerns that some shipments labeled as Iranian may in fact originate...
14:36 17/07/2026Workers of Tsarukyan-owned company protest ongoing closure, seek clarity on jobsEmployees of Multi Stone, a company owned by detained opposition leader Gagik Tsarukyan, on Friday staged another protest as the firm's operations remained suspended for more than a week, saying they...
17:03 16/07/2026Armenian opposition member says detention motion lacks factual basisAregnaz Manukyan, a board member of the opposition Mother Armenia party, has denied any wrongdoing and said prosecutors' request to place her in pretrial detention is unsupported by evidence,...
16:01 16/07/2026Tsarukyan's lawyer accuses Armenian authorities of political pressure in criminal caseA lawyer for detained opposition leader Gagik Tsarukyan accused the Armenian authorities of using the country's law enforcement and judicial systems to carry out politically motivated actions against...
14:00 15/07/2026Armenian opposition figure claims government is establishing 'neo-Turkic fascism'Armenian opposition politician Arman Abovyan accused the country's leadership of establishing an authoritarian system and "neo-Turkic fascism" during a discussion marking the fourth death anniversary...
14:05 14/07/2026Armenian political analyst says crackdown on opponents reflects government weaknessAn Armenian political analyst said the government's actions against political opponents indicate weakening political legitimacy and predicted that pressure on critics and independent media could...
16:36 13/07/2026Residents of three Armenian villages report daily power outages, threaten protestsResidents of the villages of Arazap, Argavand and Vardanashen in Armenia’s Armavir Province say they have been experiencing frequent electricity outages over the past month, with power cuts occurring...
14:33 13/07/2026Workers of Tsarukyan-owned plant urge government to reopen it, hold state responsible for lost incomeEmployees of the Yerevan Ararat Brandy, Wine and Vodka Factory called on the Armenian government to reopen the facility, saying the state, not their employer, should bear responsibility for the...
17:10 11/07/2026Reports of new co-payments for children's specialist care raise questions in ArmeniaReports that parents are being asked to pay co-payments for children's specialist medical consultations have sparked questions over whether the change reflects a government policy or an individual...
14:32 10/07/2026Former MP slams Armen Ashotyan's prosecution as politically motivatedFormer lawmaker Naira Zohrabyan on Friday accused the Armenian authorities of pursuing former Education Minister Armen Ashotyan for political reasons, arguing that the criminal cases against him...
16:00 09/07/2026Armenian analyst says Israel's genocide recognition driven by politics, not historyIsrael’s government formally recognized the Armenian Genocide on June 28, a step analysts say was driven more by political considerations than historical reassessment.
14:10 09/07/2026Analyst: Armenia's state ideology has fundamentally shifted after Karabakh conflictArmenia is undergoing a profound transformation because the ideological foundation on which the country was built has fundamentally changed following the loss of Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh), political...
13:00 08/07/2026Iranian envoy says killing Khamenei was like breaking a perfume bottleIran's ambassador to Armenia said on Wednesday that the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei had strengthened national unity rather than weakened the country, describing the late leader as a...
17:04 07/07/2026Samvel Karapetyan criticizes probe into Tsarukyan, questions seizure of taxidermied animalsArmenian businessman and philanthropist Samvel Karapetyan, the prime ministerial candidate of the Strong Armenia party in the June 7 parliamentary elections, on Tuesday criticized the authorities...
14:30 07/07/2026Tsarukyan had permits, animal conditions met standards, spokeswoman saysExotic animals seized from the estate of opposition leader Gagik Tsarukyan after his arrest on Monday were kept legally and in proper conditions, his party’s spokeswoman said.
15:32 06/07/2026Armenia introduces new driving license reinstatement framework tied to behavior, officials sayArmenia’s traffic authorities say a new framework for restoring suspended driving privileges is intended to encourage behavioral change among drivers rather than function as an amnesty.
17:02 04/07/2026Armenia eyes private conservation model as signature initiative ahead of COP17Armenia has an opportunity to position itself as a global leader in biodiversity conservation by promoting alternative protected areas managed by private organizations and local communities during...
16:32 03/07/2026Judge says Pashinyan's comments on Karapetyan case don't amount to pressure on courtThe Armenian judge presiding over the criminal case against businessman and philanthropist Samvel Karapetyan said on Friday that remarks by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan do not constitute pressure...