ArmInfo. The Armenian Genocide Museum-Institute (AGMI) is one of the three most visited museums in Armenia, as noted by Edita Gzoyan, the Museum director, at a press conference in Yerevan on April 2, while speaking about visitor numbers.

ArmInfo. On the occasion of the 110th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, two new names will be added to the memorial wall, where the names of those who spoke out against the violence inflicted upon Armenians during the genocide are engraved. The names of  genocide scholar Raphael Lemkin and French General Louis de Furney will be engraved  alongside others. This was announced by Edita Gzoyan, Director of the Armenian Genocide Museum-Institute (AGMI), at a press conference on April 21 in  Yerevan.

ArmInfo.  The Armenian Genocide Museum-Institute (AGMI) acquired 50,000 archival materials in 2024-2025, which significantly expanded its scientific activities in the field of studying the Armenian Genocide. This was announced at a press conference in Yerevan on April 21 by AGMI Director Edita Gzoyan, in connection with preparations for the 110th anniversary of  the Armenian Genocide.

ArmInfo.  Recently, the Azerbaijani armed forces have been firing indiscriminately every night, usually from 22:30 to about 6:30 in the morning, in the direction of Armenian settlements in the Syunik region. This is  stated in a statement by the Tatoyan Foundation.

ArmInfo.  Deputy Foreign Minister of Armenia Robert Abisogomonyan took part in and delivered a speech at the general debate on "Current and Emerging Policy Issues for Inclusive and Sustainable Development in the Asia-Pacific Region", held within the framework of the 81st session of the United  Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific  (UNESCAP) in Bangkok.

ArmInfo.  The merger between “Ardshinbank” CJSC and “Ardshininvestbank” CJSC has successfully completed.

ArmInfo.  Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan received Feridun Sinirlioglu, Secretary General of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), who is in Armenia as part of a regional visit.

ArmInfo.  As part of the Days of Kazakhstan Culture in Armenia, the grand opening of a park named after Abai Kunanbayev took place in Yerevan. The naming ceremony of the park, located near Alma-Atinskaya Street in the Avan  administrative district of Yerevan, took place with the participation  of the Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sports (MESC) of  the Republic of Armenia, Zhanna Andreasyan, and the Minister of  Culture and Information of Kazakhstan, Aida Balayeva.  A memorial  plaque in honor of Abai Kunanbayev, a renowned Kazakh poet,  representative of the educational movement, prominent figure in  literature and philosophy and founder of Kazakh literature, was  unveiled at the park during the event, the press service of the MESC  reports. 

ArmInfo. The head of Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service (FIS), Sergei Naryshkin, believes that international recognition of the current Afghan authorities is inevitable, but is currently being hampered by the West's desire to maintain instability in the country, according to the FSI press  bureau, as reported by RIA Novosti.  Naryshkin visited Baku on April  17-18, 2025 to participate in the conference "Afghanistan: Regional  Connectivity, Security and Development".  On the sidelines of the  event, he also met with the Azerbaijani  intelligence  and Security  Service officials, as well as the heads of other regional  intelligence agencies.

ArmInfo.  Within the framework of the Days of Kazakhstan Culture in Armenia, the Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sports (MoESCS) of the Republic of Armenia, Zhanna Andreasyan, received a delegation led by the Minister of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Aida Balayeva. Deputy Ministers of Education, Science and Technology Artur  Martirosyan and Daniel Danielyan were also present.

ArmInfo.  The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) welcomes the April 14, 2025 decision of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California to dismiss a lawsuit brought by Aynur Bagirzade, a California attorney who leveled unfounded accusations against the ANCA, ANCA-WR, and thirty other defendants, dismissing this action, denying remaining motions as moot and declaring the case closed.

ArmInfo. The Human Rights Defender (HRD) of Armenia emphasizes that the unimpeded professional activities of journalists are exceptionally important for the proper  exercise of the right to information and freedom of expression.  Additionally, the unhindered work of journalists is valuable not only for protecting the rights of specific individuals, but also holds great public importance.  The media must have a favorable environment for carrying out their activities. In this regard, it is extremely important for state bodies and officials, as bearers of public authority, to take active measures to create such an environment. Moreover, officials should remember that journalists' questions can often be tough, but this is permissible as long as they do not violate the legal boundaries of freedom of speech. The Human Rights 

ArmInfo. French Ambassador to Armenia Olivier  Decottignies visited the strategically important region of the country - Vayots Dzor region, located near the border, on April 18.

ArmInfo. Armenia's Deputy Minister of Environment  Aram Meymaryan and the representative of the Armenian office of the United Nations World Food Program (WFP), Nanna Skau, have signed a memorandum of understanding to  promote environmental initiatives in local communities in the country.

ArmInfo. The Armenian Apostolic Church (AAC) has called on the international community, as well as diplomatic and cultural circles, to clearly assess and condemn Azerbaijan's attempts to falsify the history and culture of the Armenian people.

ArmInfo. Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin held a phone conversation with Armenia's Special Representative for the Normalization of Relations with Turkey, Deputy Chairman of the National Assembly of Armenia, Ruben Rubinyan.

ArmInfo. Faith-based giving has traditionally relied on trust and tradition — not spreadsheets and KPIs. But Khachkar Studios is shaking up that model. On April 11, 2025, the studio announced a $10+ million pilot program supporting U.S. Armenian churches based not on need, but on measurable performance.

ArmInfo.  As part of his visit to Syunik, the British Ambassador to Armenia John Gallagher met with the EU Monitoring Mission (EUMA) in Goris to discuss their observations on the regional security situation.

ArmInfo.  A candidate from a bloc of parties participating in the early elections of the Council of Elders of the Gyumri community scheduled for March 30, 2025, violated the ban on charity by promising voters money and goods under the guise of charity, the Anti-Corruption Committee of Armenia reports.

ArmInfo. The American University of Armenia (AUA) is hosting a two-day international conference, titled "The South Caucasus Along Fault Lines: Regional and International Perspectives."