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Armenia is interested in hosting the CITES Conference of the Parties in 2031.Armenia is interested in hosting the CITES Conference of the Parties in 2031.
Oppositionist: It is a fact that new elections will be held next yearOppositionist: It is a fact that new elections will be held next year
Khamoyan: The Armenia bloc will not vote to put the new constitution to a referendum.Khamoyan: The Armenia bloc will not vote to put the new constitution to a referendum.
The Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia held a meeting with the Head of the EU Partnership Mission to Armenia.The Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia held a meeting with the Head of the EU Partnership Mission to Armenia.
A story based on the events of the April 2016 war has been included in the Russian language textbook for 11th-grade students in Armenia.A story based on the events of the April 2016 war has been included in the Russian language textbook for 11th-grade students in Armenia.
The Prosecutors General of Armenia and Georgia confirmed their readiness to develop bilateral cooperation.The Prosecutors General of Armenia and Georgia confirmed their readiness to develop bilateral cooperation.
Early parliamentary elections may be held in Armenia to adopt a new ConstitutionEarly parliamentary elections may be held in Armenia to adopt a new Constitution
Pashinyan commented on the restrictions against Armenia: There are no economic motives here, but in essence, we are dealing with a political componentPashinyan commented on the restrictions against Armenia: There are no economic motives here, but in essence, we are dealing with a political component
RPA Deputy Chairman: Armenia faces three political scenariosRPA Deputy Chairman: Armenia faces three political scenarios
The government will provide 148.5 billion drams for the acquisition of two exceptional manuscripts that will expand the Matenadaran collection.The government will provide 148.5 billion drams for the acquisition of two exceptional manuscripts that will expand the Matenadaran collection.
Armenia will expand its program for compensating military personnel for harm to their lives and healthArmenia will expand its program for compensating military personnel for harm to their lives and health
Oppositionist: Early elections to the National Assembly of Armenia are inevitableOppositionist: Early elections to the National Assembly of Armenia are inevitable
Yerevan and Beijing intend to expand exchange of experience in urban management – City HallYerevan and Beijing intend to expand exchange of experience in urban management – City Hall
One of the challenges for the economy at the moment is relations within the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU)- PashinyanOne of the challenges for the economy at the moment is relations within the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU)- Pashinyan
Armenia and the Czech Republic discussed cooperation in the defense sectorArmenia and the Czech Republic discussed cooperation in the defense sector
The Armenian government will combine employment programs for three categories of citizens starting in 2027.The Armenian government will combine employment programs for three categories of citizens starting in 2027.
The second phase of improvements to the Tsitsernakaberd memorial complex will be completed by the end of the yearThe second phase of improvements to the Tsitsernakaberd memorial complex will be completed by the end of the year
Amsterdam: The use of criminal justice tools against political opponents cannot be presented as protecting democracyAmsterdam: The use of criminal justice tools against political opponents cannot be presented as protecting democracy
The case against the Kocharyan father and son concerns solely financial charges and there are no grounds for keeping them in custody, according to a statement.The case against the Kocharyan father and son concerns solely financial charges and there are no grounds for keeping them in custody, according to a statement.
Isaac Herzog condemned attacks on the Armenian community in JerusalemIsaac Herzog condemned attacks on the Armenian community in Jerusalem
Armenia`s Deputy Prime Minister discussed organizational work at the beginning of the TRIPP implementation in SyunikArmenia`s Deputy Prime Minister discussed organizational work at the beginning of the TRIPP implementation in Syunik
Lawyer: The Armavir court rejected the claim of defrocked monastic Arman Saroyan regarding the illegality of the decision to remove him from the post of primate of the Masyatsotn Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church.Lawyer: The Armavir court rejected the claim of defrocked monastic Arman Saroyan regarding the illegality of the decision to remove him from the post of primate of the Masyatsotn Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church.
The National Security Service of Armenia confirmed the crossing of an Azerbaijani shepherd into Armenian territoryThe National Security Service of Armenia confirmed the crossing of an Azerbaijani shepherd into Armenian territory
The court ordered the arrest for two months of Arsena Gevorgyan, the “Strong Armenia” candidate for head of the Stepanavan community.The court ordered the arrest for two months of Arsena Gevorgyan, the “Strong Armenia” candidate for head of the Stepanavan community.
Armenia appealed to third countries for help in releasing prisoners: Armenia appealed to third countries for help in releasing prisoners: "They either refused or were told to stay away," says Ararat Mirzoyan.
The heirs of the late general will have their property worth 1.2 billion drams confiscated.The heirs of the late general will have their property worth 1.2 billion drams confiscated.
The Armenian Foreign Minister commented on the country`s return to work within the CSTO.The Armenian Foreign Minister commented on the country`s return to work within the CSTO.
Mirzoyan said he had no information about the Azerbaijani shepherd`s crossing into Armenia.Mirzoyan said he had no information about the Azerbaijani shepherd`s crossing into Armenia.
Lawyer: Shinararneri Street kiosk owners demand compliance with the law and compensation before their properties are demolishedLawyer: Shinararneri Street kiosk owners demand compliance with the law and compensation before their properties are demolished
Armenia and Qatar discussed the possibility of organizing a joint business summitArmenia and Qatar discussed the possibility of organizing a joint business summit
The Armenian parliament`s relevant committee has given its approval to the bill ratifying the Trump Route.The Armenian parliament`s relevant committee has given its approval to the bill ratifying the Trump Route.
CSTO Secretary General: Armenia`s decision on its continued participation in the CSTO depends on the country`s leadership`s positionCSTO Secretary General: Armenia`s decision on its continued participation in the CSTO depends on the country`s leadership`s position
Khachkar Studios Publishes Week N6 of Weekly T•A•P Reporting Across 26 PilotsKhachkar Studios Publishes Week N6 of Weekly T•A•P Reporting Across 26 Pilots
David Kazinyan: The detention of the Stepanavan mayoral candidate from Strong Armenia is due to the weakness of the Armenian government.David Kazinyan: The detention of the Stepanavan mayoral candidate from Strong Armenia is due to the weakness of the Armenian government.
Opposition member on EAEU report: Even half the projected GDP decline will be a serious problem for ArmeniaOpposition member on EAEU report: Even half the projected GDP decline will be a serious problem for Armenia
Zakharova: Some media outlets` claims about the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant`s unsafety are nothing but puzzlingZakharova: Some media outlets` claims about the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant`s unsafety are nothing but puzzling
“Strong Armenia” called the detention of its supporters in Stepanavan amid the upcoming local self-government elections a manifestation of dictatorship“Strong Armenia” called the detention of its supporters in Stepanavan amid the upcoming local self-government elections a manifestation of dictatorship
The Speaker of the Armenian Parliament and the Serbian Ambassador discussed prospects for expanding bilateral cooperationThe Speaker of the Armenian Parliament and the Serbian Ambassador discussed prospects for expanding bilateral cooperation
The Armenian Ombudsman participated in the conference of the Armed Forces Ombudsman Institutions in Australia.The Armenian Ombudsman participated in the conference of the Armed Forces Ombudsman Institutions in Australia.
Peskov: The Kremlin has not yet reviewed the report on the possible consequences of suspending the EAEU treaty with respect to Armenia.Peskov: The Kremlin has not yet reviewed the report on the possible consequences of suspending the EAEU treaty with respect to Armenia.
The Anti-Corruption Committee reported the arrest of 14 people amid reports of persecution of Karapetyan`s supporters in StepanavanThe Anti-Corruption Committee reported the arrest of 14 people amid reports of persecution of Karapetyan`s supporters in Stepanavan
Lawyers for the leader of Mother Armenia filed a complaint against his arrest with the Court of AppealsLawyers for the leader of Mother Armenia filed a complaint against his arrest with the Court of Appeals
The Russian Ambassador visited Armenia`s Lori regionThe Russian Ambassador visited Armenia`s Lori region
A representative of Armenia was elected as Vice-Chairman of the 13th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention against Transnational Organized CrimeA representative of Armenia was elected as Vice-Chairman of the 13th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention against Transnational Organized Crime
The Armenian Ministry of Internal Affairs police reported solving more than two dozen cases of planned murders in 2025-2026The Armenian Ministry of Internal Affairs police reported solving more than two dozen cases of planned murders in 2025-2026
MP: Samvel Karapetyan`s supporters have been detained in Stepanavan since this morning.MP: Samvel Karapetyan`s supporters have been detained in Stepanavan since this morning.
Expert: Economic pressure on Armenia may be virtually painless for other EAEU members, but not for Armenia itselfExpert: Economic pressure on Armenia may be virtually painless for other EAEU members, but not for Armenia itself
Meeting of Foreign Ministers of Central Asian Countries and the United States in the “C5+1” FormatMeeting of Foreign Ministers of Central Asian Countries and the United States in the “C5+1” Format
Ruling faction MP Lilit Stepanyan will be appointed governor of Kotayk province, Pashinyan said.Ruling faction MP Lilit Stepanyan will be appointed governor of Kotayk province, Pashinyan said.
Political scientist on the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council report: Pashinyan will continue his course until the consequences affect him personallyPolitical scientist on the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council report: Pashinyan will continue his course until the consequences affect him personally
The hearing on the motion to extend the arrest of the second president of Armenia and his son has been postponed, according to a lawyer.The hearing on the motion to extend the arrest of the second president of Armenia and his son has been postponed, according to a lawyer.
Armenian 0.7% U.S. Church Attendance in New York Times and Wall Street Journal on October 19, 2026Armenian 0.7% U.S. Church Attendance in New York Times and Wall Street Journal on October 19, 2026
Kocharyan`s due process behavior after his release from previous arrests calls into question the need to extend the current one - statementKocharyan`s due process behavior after his release from previous arrests calls into question the need to extend the current one - statement
The Minister-Counselor of the Russian Embassy took part in the opening of the Russian pavilion at COP17 in Yerevan.The Minister-Counselor of the Russian Embassy took part in the opening of the Russian pavilion at COP17 in Yerevan.
Local government elections as a litmus test of Armenia`s electoral crisisLocal government elections as a litmus test of Armenia`s electoral crisis
The Catholicos of All Armenians received the clergy of the Trieste Diocese of the Catholic ChurchThe Catholicos of All Armenians received the clergy of the Trieste Diocese of the Catholic Church
The Ministry of Education and Science of Armenia and Ghent University signed a memorandum of understandingThe Ministry of Education and Science of Armenia and Ghent University signed a memorandum of understanding
A khachkar has been erected in Saint-Chamond, France, in memory of the victims of the Armenian GenocideA khachkar has been erected in Saint-Chamond, France, in memory of the victims of the Armenian Genocide
In Armenia, periodic rain and thunderstorms are expected from October 20 to 25In Armenia, periodic rain and thunderstorms are expected from October 20 to 25
Artsakh residents handed over a letter to the embassies of three European countries calling for the issue of their forced displacement to be raised at COP17.Artsakh residents handed over a letter to the embassies of three European countries calling for the issue of their forced displacement to be raised at COP17.
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Khamoyan: The Armenia bloc will not vote to put the new constitution to a referendum.
 Thursday, October 22 2026, 17:52

ArmInfo. It will be impossible to persuade the Armenia bloc to vote in favor of submitting the new Constitution to a referendum. Agnessa Khamoyan, a member of parliament from the opposition Armenia faction, stated this on October 22 in front of the courthouse where the issue of extending the pretrial detention of second Armenian President Robert Kocharyan and his son Sedrak Kocharyan is being considered.

A story based on the events of the April 2016 war has been included in the Russian language textbook for 11th-grade students in Armenia.
 Thursday, October 22 2026, 17:07

ArmInfo. The story "Saved Melody" by Artsakh writer and journalist Ashot Beglaryan, based on real events from the 2016 Four-Day War in the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic (NKR), has been included in the Russian language textbook for 11th-grade students in Armenia's high schools.

The Prosecutors General of Armenia and Georgia confirmed their readiness to develop bilateral cooperation.
 Thursday, October 22 2026, 16:46

ArmInfo. During a meeting with Tbilisi, Prosecutor General of Armenia Anna Vardapetyan and Prosecutor General of Georgia Giorgi Gvarakidze expressed their readiness to continue constructive dialogue and develop cooperation in crime detection, criminal prosecution, legal assistance, and the effective administration of justice.

RPA Deputy Chairman: Armenia faces three political scenarios
 Thursday, October 22 2026, 15:29

ArmInfo. Armenia faces three possible scenarios for the development of its domestic political situation: the adoption of a new Constitution, early parliamentary elections, or the removal of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan from power through impeachment. This opinion was expressed by Armen Ashotyan, Deputy Chairman of the Republican Party of Armenia (RPA), reacting to Pashinyan's statement about the possibility of early elections.

Oppositionist: Early elections to the National Assembly of Armenia are inevitable
 Thursday, October 22 2026, 14:12

ArmInfo.  Snap elections to the National Assembly of Armenia are inevitable, believes Gevorg Stepanyan, a member of the Mother Armenia faction of the Yerevan Council of Elders.

Yerevan and Beijing intend to expand exchange of experience in urban management – City Hall
 Thursday, October 22 2026, 13:27

ArmInfo. Yerevan Mayor Tigran Avinyan met with Beijing Mayor Wen Xiang, who arrived in the country to participate in the 17th Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (COP17), to discuss prospects for developing partnerships between the two capitals in the area of urban governance.

The second phase of improvements to the Tsitsernakaberd memorial complex will be completed by the end of the year
 Thursday, October 22 2026, 12:18

ArmInfo. The second phase of the renovation of the Tsitsernakaberd Memorial Complex to the Victims of the Armenian Genocide will be completed by the end of the year. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture, and Sports (MECS) of Armenia following the visit of the head of the ministry, Zhanna Andreasyan, to Tsitsernakaberd.

Amsterdam: The use of criminal justice tools against political opponents cannot be presented as protecting democracy
 Thursday, October 22 2026, 11:22

ArmInfo.  The use of criminal justice tools against political opponents in Armenia cannot be presented as the protection of democracy. Robert Amsterdam, founder and managing partner of Amsterdam&Partners LLP and attorney for the leader of the "Strong Armenia" bloc, said this while commenting on the arrest of Arsեն Gevorgyan, the "Strong Armenia" candidate for head of the Stepanavan community.

Lawyer: Shinararneri Street kiosk owners demand compliance with the law and compensation before their properties are demolished
 Wednesday, October 21 2026, 18:08

ArmInfo. Kiosk owners on Shinararneri Street in Yerevan want to receive legally required compensation for their demolished properties. This was stated by attorney Varsik Hovsepyan, who represents the interests of the owners of two kiosks, at a press conference in Yerevan on October 21.




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Expert: Economic pressure on Armenia may be virtually painless for other EAEU members, but not for Armenia itselfExpert: Economic pressure on Armenia may be virtually painless for other EAEU members, but not for Armenia itself
Expert on protests in France: Civilizations fade when society loses a vision of the futureExpert on protests in France: Civilizations fade when society loses a vision of the future
Turkologist: Azerbaijan is not all-powerful—its vulnerabilities should become part of Armenia’s security strategyTurkologist: Azerbaijan is not all-powerful—its vulnerabilities should become part of Armenia’s security strategy
Opinion: The development of the Amulsar mine near the resort town of Jermuk is the beginning of an environmental disaster in ArmeniaOpinion: The development of the Amulsar mine near the resort town of Jermuk is the beginning of an environmental disaster in Armenia
Expert: The arrest of opposition figures in Armenia for social media posts is a systematic attempt to intimidate the public and suppress dissent.Expert: The arrest of opposition figures in Armenia for social media posts is a systematic attempt to intimidate the public and suppress dissent.
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The Armenian Foreign Minister commented on the country`s return to work within the CSTO.The Armenian Foreign Minister commented on the country`s return to work within the CSTO.
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Cross tattoos are being removed from the skin of Christian prisoners in Azerbaijan by fire, according to a human rights activist.Cross tattoos are being removed from the skin of Christian prisoners in Azerbaijan by fire, according to a human rights activist.
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Putin: Armenia`s adoption of the law on EU accession means an announcement of its withdrawal from the Eurasian Economic UnionPutin: Armenia`s adoption of the law on EU accession means an announcement of its withdrawal from the Eurasian Economic Union