ArmInfo.  When analyzing the potential outcome of the elections, it is necessary to take into account the specifics of Armenian politics. Even the most unfavorable forecasts for the authorities may fail to materialize: the ruling party still retains administrative resources, high brand recognition, and, according to Izvestia sources, a significant financial advantage. This was  highlighted in an article published yesterday in the Russian  newspaper Izvestia by Elena Sinyavskaya.

ArmInfo. Have you already decided where you want to spend your vacation? While being on a trip is always associated with pleasant expectations, planning it can sometime turn into a real disaster.

ArmInfo.  Armenia is a small country, but with great potential and opportunities that should serve its development and progress. This was stated by Prosperous Armenia  Party (PAP) leader Gagik Tsarukyan at a meeting with residents of the  Margahovit, Debed, and Dsegh communities of Lori, which was held as  part of the election campaign ahead of the upcoming June elections.

ArmInfo.  The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Armenia to the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam Suren Baghdasaryan met with Member of  the Politburo of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Viet  Nam, Deputy Secretary of the Central Military Commission, Deputy  Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense of Viet Nam, General  Phan Van Giang.

ArmInfo. Armenian schoolchildren won 9 medals at the 17th International Informatics Tournament (IATI 2026) in Bulgaria.

ArmInfo. The Court of First Instance has granted the appeal filed by the defense of Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II, ruling to lift the restrictive measure — the ban on leaving the country.

ArmInfo. The Supreme Spiritual Council of the Armenian Apostolic Church has called Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's accusations against the Church made in the European Parliament unacceptable and fabricated. 

ArmInfo. New conditions came into effect on March 1, 2026, under which foreign citizens arriving in Russia may be placed on the registry of controlled persons and subject to deportation. This was announced by Tatevik Bezhanyan, migration program expert at  Armenian Caritas, at a press conference in Yerevan on March 4.

ArmInfo.Due to the US and Israeli aggression against Iran, the Embassy is urging Russian citizens and compatriots living in Iran to be vigilant, closely  follow official announcements and recommendations from the Embassy and Iranian authorities, and refrain from being near military and  government facilities, as noted in a statement issued by the Russian Embassy in Iran.

ArmInfo.The Armenian Patriarch of Constantinople, Archbishop Sahak Mashalyan, presented his position on the Episcopal Council held in Austria and the latest developments surrounding the Armenian Apostolic Church.

ArmInfo. By weakening the Armenian Apostolic Church (AAC), the Armenian authorities are breaking the last backbone of the nation's resistance. According to a  report received by ArmInfo, Harutyun Agha-Sargsyan, Chairman of the  Pan-Armenian Council for the Preservation of the Armenian Church,  stated this while commenting on the situation surrounding the AAC  following the bishops' assembly in St. Polten, Austria.

ArmInfo. The Stepatsminda-Lars highway is closed to heavy vehicles. This was reported by the Rescue Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of  Armenia.

ArmInfo. US President Donald Trump is considering several options for a military operation against Iran, including a limited strike aimed at strengthening Washington's negotiating position with Tehran, ABC News reports, citing a source briefed on the planning process.

ArmInfo. Drivers from an Armenian online taxi service held a protest in Yerevan's Brazil  Square and began collecting signatures for a collective statement demanding improved working conditions. They plan intend to submit the statement o the Armenian government.

ArmInfo.  Armenian authorities are aiming to gradually reduce and ban the sale of disposable tableware and containers made of plastic or foam. At a  plenary session on February 11, the country's parliament will discuss  amendments to the Law "On Trade and Services" and a package of  related documents submitted by the RA government in the first  reading.

ArmInfo. A rally is taking place outside the Armenian presidential residence at 26 Baghramyan Street amid US Vice President J.D. Vance's visit to the Armenian capital. Protesters are demanding the release of Armenian prisoners illegally held in Baku.

ArmInfo.  Speaker of the Nagorno-Karabakh (Artsakh) Parliament Ashot Danielyan sent an open letter to US Vice President J.D. Vance to draw attention to the grave humanitarian injustice and urgent political responsibility following Azerbaijan's violent seizure of Artsakh.

ArmInfo. Artsakh Ombudsman Gegham Stepanyan and head of the Artsakh Union NGO Artak Beglaryan addressed an open letter to US Vice President J.D. Vance, calling on him to raise the issue of the missing persons during his visit to Baku and demand the release of all Armenian prisoners of war.

ArmInfo. US Vice President J.D. Vance and his wife, Usha Vance, will arrive in the Republic of Armenia on an official visit on February 9-10, the press service of the Armenian Cabinet of Ministers reported.

ArmInfo.  Since this morning, police have been serving summonses to bishops who are members of the Supreme Spiritual Council, demanding that they appear before the Investigative Committee today as defendants. Lawyer Ara Zohrabyan reported this on his Facebook page.