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Armenian MFA summons Russian Ambassador over “hostile propaganda” against it Armenian MFA summons Russian Ambassador over “hostile propaganda” against it
Archbishops Mikael Ajapakhian and Bagrat Galstanian, currently in NSS  detention center, go on hunger strikeArchbishops Mikael Ajapakhian and Bagrat Galstanian, currently in NSS  detention center, go on hunger strike
Holy Etchmiadzin issued statement expressing indignation at   reprehensible campaign unleashed by Holy Etchmiadzin issued statement expressing indignation at   reprehensible campaign unleashed by 
Under  hashtag #MERDZEVOV, march in support of political prisoner,  well-known businessman and entrepreneur Samvel Karapetyan starting on  the central boulevard of YerevanUnder  hashtag #MERDZEVOV, march in support of political prisoner,  well-known businessman and entrepreneur Samvel Karapetyan starting on  the central boulevard of Yerevan
A march in support of Samvel Karapetyan started in YerevanA march in support of Samvel Karapetyan started in Yerevan
A leader without trust, an opposition without support and peace  without concessions:  Nikol Pashinyan`s 7 years in powerA leader without trust, an opposition without support and peace  without concessions:  Nikol Pashinyan`s 7 years in power
Armenian Cathedral of Ani to function as a mosque after restorationArmenian Cathedral of Ani to function as a mosque after restoration
IDBank issues the 3rd, 4th and 5th tranches of bonds of 2025IDBank issues the 3rd, 4th and 5th tranches of bonds of 2025
Christian Solidarity International urges UN Human Rights Council to  appoint a special rapporteur for Nagorno-KarabakhChristian Solidarity International urges UN Human Rights Council to  appoint a special rapporteur for Nagorno-Karabakh
Armenia`s public multiplex  should not be used to serve foreign  policy agendas - StatementArmenia`s public multiplex  should not be used to serve foreign  policy agendas - Statement
Lawyer: the next part of Marlezon Ballet being staged in parliamentLawyer: the next part of Marlezon Ballet being staged in parliament
Alen Simonyan believes that Catholicos of All Armenians will soon  vacate Patriarchal throneAlen Simonyan believes that Catholicos of All Armenians will soon  vacate Patriarchal throne
Armenian Court of Appeal upholds Samvel Karapetyan`s arrestArmenian Court of Appeal upholds Samvel Karapetyan`s arrest
Lindsay Snell calls for support of  ANCA initiative to launch a  bipartisan Congressional letter in defense of Artsakh Armenians Lindsay Snell calls for support of  ANCA initiative to launch a  bipartisan Congressional letter in defense of Artsakh Armenians 
According to recording, <Tashir Samvel> was supposed to join later,  and Bagrat Galstanyan speaks about this: RA NA Speaker According to recording, was supposed to join later,  and Bagrat Galstanyan speaks about this: RA NA Speaker 
Levon Kocharyan is not a political figure: Alen Simonyan does not  comment on his remarksLevon Kocharyan is not a political figure: Alen Simonyan does not  comment on his remarks
Taguhi Tovmasyan to RA Prosecutor General: Maybe you haven`t received   SMS, and there is no political expediency in punishing Civil  Contract`s favorite businessman ?Taguhi Tovmasyan to RA Prosecutor General: Maybe you haven`t received   SMS, and there is no political expediency in punishing Civil  Contract`s favorite businessman ?
French Arnouville adopts resolution condemning unfair expulsion of   ICRC from AzerbaijanFrench Arnouville adopts resolution condemning unfair expulsion of   ICRC from Azerbaijan
Gegham Stepanyan: Artsakh art historians have no legal issues in  Armenia, difficulties exist only in practical fieldGegham Stepanyan: Artsakh art historians have no legal issues in  Armenia, difficulties exist only in practical field
All conversations and a fragment of the recording with Archbishop  Bagrat Galstanyan are manipulative - ARFAll conversations and a fragment of the recording with Archbishop  Bagrat Galstanyan are manipulative - ARF
Azerbaijan holding 17th ECO summit in occupied StepanakertAzerbaijan holding 17th ECO summit in occupied Stepanakert
Vahagn Chakhalyan detained Vahagn Chakhalyan detained 
RA Prosecutor General personally submitted report on Samvel  Karapetyan, which is evidence of political persecution - lawyer RA Prosecutor General personally submitted report on Samvel  Karapetyan, which is evidence of political persecution - lawyer 
Azerbaijani regime continues crackdown on journalists Azerbaijani regime continues crackdown on journalists 
RA FM holds farewell meeting with Swedish ambassador to Armenia RA FM holds farewell meeting with Swedish ambassador to Armenia 
Transport movement to be stopped in some of Yerevan`s neighborhoods  on July 4 and 5 Transport movement to be stopped in some of Yerevan`s neighborhoods  on July 4 and 5 
Cultural return must be cause of return to Artsakh - ex-minister of  culture Cultural return must be cause of return to Artsakh - ex-minister of  culture 
`Armenia`s ruling force staging performance against me` - Seyran  Ohanyan `Armenia`s ruling force staging performance against me` - Seyran  Ohanyan 
RA NA discussing consent to prosecution of MPs Seyran Ohanyan and  Artsvik Minasyan RA NA discussing consent to prosecution of MPs Seyran Ohanyan and  Artsvik Minasyan 
Yerevan hopes for strategic partnership with Washington Yerevan hopes for strategic partnership with Washington 
Pashinyan to Trump: `I highly appreciate your vision for ending  conflicts and establishing peace in the world`Pashinyan to Trump: `I highly appreciate your vision for ending  conflicts and establishing peace in the world`
Russian-Armenian businessman Samvel Karapetyan demands apology from  pro-government MPsRussian-Armenian businessman Samvel Karapetyan demands apology from  pro-government MPs
Armenia needs mechanisms to prevent one-man rule - expert Armenia needs mechanisms to prevent one-man rule - expert 
Armenia`s ex-premier raises voice in defense of Russian-Armenian  businessman Samvel Karapetyan Armenia`s ex-premier raises voice in defense of Russian-Armenian  businessman Samvel Karapetyan 
Armenia appreciates US support for peace efforts in South Caucasus -  RA vice-premier Armenia appreciates US support for peace efforts in South Caucasus -  RA vice-premier 
Armenian authorities actions killing businesses - UAR president Armenian authorities actions killing businesses - UAR president 
Current authorities` actions in  the energy sector demonstrate a consistent and systematic anti-national strategy: David AnanyanCurrent authorities` actions in  the energy sector demonstrate a consistent and systematic anti-national strategy: David Ananyan
Ottawa to continue its support to Yerevan: AmbassadorOttawa to continue its support to Yerevan: Ambassador
If the border crossing  between Armenia and Turkey is to be renamed,  it should be in honor of Hrant Dink:  International Institute for  Genocide and Human Rights If the border crossing  between Armenia and Turkey is to be renamed,  it should be in honor of Hrant Dink:  International Institute for  Genocide and Human Rights 
Armenia`s National Assembly  adopted statement on  inadmissibility of  state power seizureArmenia`s National Assembly  adopted statement on  inadmissibility of  state power seizure
Even while in custody, Samvel Karapetyan  is a thousand times more  liberated than  Armenian authorities:  son of Tashir State  Corporation`s head Even while in custody, Samvel Karapetyan  is a thousand times more  liberated than  Armenian authorities:  son of Tashir State  Corporation`s head 
Mikael Ajapahyan`s lawyers file an appeal against the decision to arrestMikael Ajapahyan`s lawyers file an appeal against the decision to arrest
Armenia, Vienna discuss ways to enhance cooperation in migrationArmenia, Vienna discuss ways to enhance cooperation in migration
Mirzoyan: Armenia seeks to strengthen ties with China without any  limitationsMirzoyan: Armenia seeks to strengthen ties with China without any  limitations
Armenian-Belgian consultations between Foreign Ministries of Armenia  and Belgium  held in YerevanArmenian-Belgian consultations between Foreign Ministries of Armenia  and Belgium  held in Yerevan
Armenia willing to join SCOArmenia willing to join SCO
Less than 10,000 out of approximately 150,000 internally displaced  persons  from Nagorno-Karabakh received citizenship  of ArmeniaLess than 10,000 out of approximately 150,000 internally displaced  persons  from Nagorno-Karabakh received citizenship  of Armenia
RA Minister of Justice announces creation of self-regulatory body in   media RA Minister of Justice announces creation of self-regulatory body in   media 
Pashinyan receives Ambassador of Sweden, who is concluding his  diplomatic mission in ArmeniaPashinyan receives Ambassador of Sweden, who is concluding his  diplomatic mission in Armenia
Results of meeting of Constitutional Reforms Council to underlie  ideology of new Constitution Results of meeting of Constitutional Reforms Council to underlie  ideology of new Constitution 
Financial assistance programme for some forcibly displaced  Nagorno-Karabakh Armenians to be continued until end of 2025 Financial assistance programme for some forcibly displaced  Nagorno-Karabakh Armenians to be continued until end of 2025 
Armenian law-enforcers confiscate over 7kg of marijuana Armenian law-enforcers confiscate over 7kg of marijuana 
Ardshinbank summed up the raffle organized for Mastercard Business cardholdersArdshinbank summed up the raffle organized for Mastercard Business cardholders
Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria to allocate  $9.6mln to Armenia Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria to allocate  $9.6mln to Armenia 
Armenia modifies order of compensations under ECHR judgments Armenia modifies order of compensations under ECHR judgments 
No one can deal with issue of Ruben Vardanyan`s release - Andrey  MovchanNo one can deal with issue of Ruben Vardanyan`s release - Andrey  Movchan
Armenia`s premier demands early election of Catholicos of All  Armenians Armenia`s premier demands early election of Catholicos of All  Armenians 
Checkpoint on Turkish-Armenian border  could be renamed Talaat Pasha  Border CrossingCheckpoint on Turkish-Armenian border  could be renamed Talaat Pasha  Border Crossing
Sargis Khandanyan elected Chair of General Committee on Democracy,  Human Rights and Humanitarian QuestionsSargis Khandanyan elected Chair of General Committee on Democracy,  Human Rights and Humanitarian Questions
Azerbaijani and Armenian leaders to meet in Dubai later in JulyAzerbaijani and Armenian leaders to meet in Dubai later in July
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Armenia's accession to Customs Union may results in growing tariffs for import of European energy equipment
 Tuesday, December 3 2013 13:54

Armenia's accession to the Customs Union may results in growing tariffs for the import of European energy equipment, Head of Development Department of Armenia's Energy and Natural Resources Ministry Hrachik Sokhunyan said at a roundtable discussion on Armenian-Russian cooperation in the framework of the Customs Union.

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Vice Speaker of Armenian Parliament: Putin's visit has benefited Armenian citizens
 Tuesday, December 3 2013 13:49

Ordinary Armenian citizens will shortly feel the fruits of the Russian President's Dec 2 visits to Armenia, Vice Speaker of the Armenian Parliament Eduard Sharmazanov told journalists on Tuesday.  

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Arthur Sakunts: Activists will be consistent in their fight against "illegitimate" authorities of Armenia
 Tuesday, December 3 2013 12:08

 The protests against Armenia's accession to the Customs Union and the visit of Vladimir Putin to Armenia were peaceful, but the authorities de-facto declared a state of emergency, Arthur Sakunts, the head of the Helsinki Citizens' Assembly Vanadzor Office, told reporters, Tuesday. 

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Konstantin Zatoulin: Azerbaijan must agree that Nagorno Karabakh will be independent
 Tuesday, December 3 2013 12:07

Peaceful resolution of the Karabakh conflict requires genuine efforts. Azerbaijan must agree that Nagorno Karabakh will be independent and the territories around Nagorno Karabakh under control of its armed forces must be returned. Director of the CIS Institute Konstantin Zatoulin told reporters. 

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Al Jazeera touches upon Armenian Genocide in Ottoman Turkey
 Tuesday, December 3 2013 12:07

  Al Jazeera has touched upon the Armenian Genocide in Ottoman Turkey in a documentary telling about the Turkish-Israeli relations, Hayeli.com, the website of the Armenian community in Iran, said.

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Ombudsman of Armenia: It is evident that actions of some police officers were controversial and even inexcusable
 Tuesday, December 3 2013 12:06

 Armenian Ombudsman Karen Andreasyan is concerned over detention of so many people on 2 December.

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Mikhail Yakunin: The prospect of joining the Customs Union supposes harmonization of legislation in banking sector
 Tuesday, December 3 2013 12:05

Joining the Customs Union supposes harmonization of legislation in the banking sector with a purpose to provide calculations between the member-states, chairman of the Monitoring Council of VTB Bank (Armenia), Mikhail Yakunin, told Arminfo correspondent at the Armenian-Russian inter-regional exhibition of industrial innovations in Yerevan. He said it is still early to speak about a single currency. "The first step is the Customs Union, the second - a single economic area where we shall be able to decrease barriers much", - he said. 

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Edward Nalbandian: Armenia will make every effort for possible breakthrough in the Karabakh peace process
 Tuesday, December 3 2013 12:04

The meeting of the Armenian and Azerbaijani presidents in Vienna on 19 November was constructive, Foreign Minister of Armenia Edward Nalbandian told reporters, Tuesday.   

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Without the Russian military base, the weight of Armenia as a geo-political factor would grow much, Armenian expert thinks
 Tuesday, December 3 2013 12:03

Without the Russian military base deployed in Armenia, the weight of Armenia as a geo-political factor would grow much, Director of the Armenian Centre for National and International Studies, Manvel Sargsyan, told ArmInfo correspondent. 

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Analyst: Armenia has reserved the status of a bargaining chip in the hand of Russia
 Tuesday, December 3 2013 12:02

 Armenia has reserved the status of a bargaining chip in the hand of Russia, Manvel Sargsyan, the Director of the Armenian Center for National and International Studues (ACNIS), told media.

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Highway Kuchak-Aparan-Aragats-Spitak difficult to pass because of heavy snowfall
 Tuesday, December 3 2013 12:01

 As of 1:00 PM, on 3 December the highway Kuchak-Aparan-Aragats-Spitak has become difficult to pass because of heavy snowfall, Armenia's Transport Ministry reported. 

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Galust Sahakyan: Russian gas tariff will be reduced for Armenian consumers
 Tuesday, December 3 2013 11:54

Russian gas tariff will be reduced for Armenian consumers following the sale of the Armenian Government's 20% share in ArmRusgasprom to Gazprom, Russia, Galust Sahakyan, Head of the Republican Party of Armenia Faction in the Parliament, told reporters, Tuesday.

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Paruyr Hayrikyan: Customs Union has already demonstrated its true face
 Tuesday, December 3 2013 11:23

On 2 December Customs Union demonstrated its true face, the leader of the Union for National Self-Determination Party, Paruyr Hayrikyan, wrote sat his page in Facebook. 

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Activists picketing president's residence over compulsory accumulative pension system
 Tuesday, December 3 2013 11:22

 The activists protesting against introduction of the compulsory accumulative pension system have again gathered in front of the Armenian National Assembly today demanding revision of the bill.

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Vladimir Putin: Russia welcomes resumption of direct contacts between Armenian and Azeri leaders
 Monday, December 2 2013 19:20

 As usual, the negotiations with Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan proceeded in a business and constructive atmosphere, Russian President Vladimir Putin said following the Russian-Armenian talks.  

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Police detain 110 people in Yerevan
 Monday, December 2 2013 15:46

 The Police have detained 110 people in Yerevan. The detainees were taking part in the actions of protest against Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to Armenia.   

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Armenian National Congress to vote for compulsory pension contribution system in a year
 Monday, December 2 2013 15:06

 Armenia's transition to the compulsory pension contribution system is a "shock therapy", Levon Zurabyan, Head of the opposition Armenian National Congress Faction, said during the Parliament's extraordinary session on the country's switch to the compulsory pension contribution system.    

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Serzh Sargsyan: Interregional cooperation holds a specific place on bilateral Armenian-Russian agenda
 Monday, December 2 2013 14:59

Interregional cooperation holds a specific place on the large bilateral Armenian-Russian agenda, Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan said at the opening of the Third Armenian-Russian Interregional Forum.     

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Charity auction of alcohol drinks to be held in Armenia on Dec 6
 Monday, December 2 2013 14:53

 A charity auction of alcohol drinks will be held in Armenia on Dec 6.

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Presidents of Armenia and Russia pay the tribute to the memory of the victims of the Armenian genocide
 Monday, December 2 2013 14:52

The presidents of Armenia and Russia Serzh Sargsyan and Vladimir Putin visited the Memorial to the victims of the Armenian genocide, 2 December. They  laid a wreath and paid tribute at the memory of the victims of Armenian Genocide.  President of Russia planted a fir in the Alley of honorable guests.

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