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16:08 09/01/2026Armenian opposition MPs denounce trial of podcast hosts as political persecutionArmenian opposition lawmakers on Friday accused the authorities of orchestrating politically motivated prosecutions against two detained opposition podcasters, calling the charges “fabricated” and...
16:10 08/01/2026Foreign-made colchicine disappears from Armenian pharmacies, patients await new suppliesForeign-made colchicine, a vital anti-inflammatory drug used to treat gout and Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF), has largely disappeared from Armenian pharmacies in recent months, forcing patients...
17:00 07/01/2026Fighting in Aleppo raises concerns but no direct threat seen to Armenian community, analyst saysClashes between Syrian government forces and Kurdish-led fighters in Aleppo have heightened security concerns in the war-scarred city, though there is no sign of targeted hostility toward its large...
16:00 07/01/2026Ex-ombudsman says Pashinyan seeking role of church leader, not PMFormer Armenian Human Rights Defender Arman Tatoyan on Wednesday criticized Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s campaign against the Armenian Apostolic Church and said Pashinyan appeared more interested...
14:04 06/01/2026Pashinyan seeking rival church leadership, analyst saysArmenian security and military affairs analyst Hayk Nahapetyan on Tuesday accused Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan of attempting to create a rival church leadership to weaken the Armenian Apostolic...
16:35 05/01/2026U.S. seeks to reassert control over Venezuela's oil sector, analyst saysPolitical and military developments in Venezuela over recent days have once again injected uncertainty into global oil markets, raising questions over exports, foreign investment and future price...
15:05 03/01/2026Armenia's 2025 'health reforms' risk chaos in 2026, expert warnsLegislative reforms adopted in Armenia’s healthcare sector in 2025 could lead to serious disruptions in 2026, the head of a health rights group said, citing gaps in regional restructuring and an...
16:30 30/12/2025Armenian opposition leader warns arrests signal pressure ahead of 2026 electionsArtur Vanetsyan, the leader of Armenia’s opposition Homeland Party, claims the arrest of his party members serve as a warning to all opposition forces, accusing the authorities of using fabricated...
15:34 29/12/2025Arctic cold to grip Armenia in early january, temperatures to plunge to -30CArmenia is set to experience a sharp cold spell in the first ten days of January, with temperatures expected to fall as low as minus 30 degrees Celsius in some regions, meteorological officials warn.
16:30 26/12/2025ArCa cardholders in Armenia to receive 2% cashback on purchases with multiple restrictionsArmenian citizens using ArCa cards for cashless purchases will receive a 2% cashback starting from January 1, the Finance Ministry said on Friday, with limits on transaction and monthly amounts.
15:04 24/12/2025Armenian government proposes shift in solar power accounting, sparking backlash from homeownersArmenia’s Ministry of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure has proposed changes to the energy law that would alter how electricity generated by household solar panels is credited, prompting...
14:10 23/12/2025Yerevan kindergarten selection raises nepotism questions amid pilot program rolloutThe Yerevan Municipality’s choice of kindergartens for a pilot program for very young children has prompted public questions after it emerged that one of the selected institutions is led by the...
17:12 20/12/2025Armenian animal welfare bill sparks backlash from advocatesAn Armenian lawmaker-backed bill on responsible treatment of animals has drawn sharp criticism from animal welfare groups, who warn it could undermine public health and lead to the mass euthanasia of...
11:51 19/12/2025Artur Vanetsyan says 'lustration happened in the church' after bishops' protestHomeland Party leader and former NSS chief Artur Vanetsyan again accused Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan of waging an attack on the Armenian Apostolic Church after a group of bishops aligned with him...
17:05 18/12/2025Armenian artisans protest UNESCO listing of Ayntab embroidery as Turkish heritageArmenian folk artisans have criticized UNESCO’s decision to recognize Ayntab (Antep) embroidery as part of Turkey’s intangible cultural heritage, arguing that the tradition is historically Armenian.
13:46 18/12/2025Azerbaijan expected to provide information on Armenian captives in January, lawyer saysAzerbaijan is expected to provide fresh information on the detention and health conditions of Armenian prisoners in January following a request for an extension granted by the European Court of Human...
16:24 17/12/2025Housing loan scheme for Artsakh Armenians falling short, ombudsman saysThe Armeniam government has approved a €250 million loan and a €15 million grant from the Asian Development Bank to finance the state housing program for displaced families from Artsakh...
14:03 16/12/2025Vanetsyan rules out cooperation with authorities, rejects 'marginal' opposition roleHomeland Party leader Artur Vanetsyan said he has no intention of becoming a “marginal" opposition figure and categorically ruled out any cooperation with the current authorities, stressing that his...
13:35 15/12/2025Renovated Yerevan clinic draws criticism over crowding and infection risksA newly renovated public clinic in Yerevan’s Malatia-Sebastia district is facing criticism from patients who say overcrowding and mixed patient flows are increasing the risk of viral transmission,...
14:04 12/12/2025Samvel Karapetyan facing 'political vendetta', lawyer saysA lawyer for detained businessman and philanthropist Samvel Karapetyan accused the Armenian authorities of mounting an “unprecedented and unlawful” campaign against his client, calling the case a...