News

26/05/2021 13:40

Armenia President, Ombudsman meet, discuss situation on Armenia’s border

In particular, he noted that the implementation of the concept on creation of security zone over all the border sections with Azerbaijan and over Syunik and Gegharkunik in particular will create real opportunity for the defense of rights of citizens and security.

26/05/2021 12:47

No discussions held on declaring martial law and annulling the elections – Armenia ruling faction head

“Let’s hope there will be no reason of doing it. The relevant bodies are doing the utmost for such situation not to be created and for elections to take place,” Makunts said.

26/05/2021 12:13

Encouraged with sense of impunity, Azerbaijan tries to create new geopolitical realities – Aivazian to Iran’s FM

Armenia’s acting FM stressed that without any doubts the encroachment on the territorial integrity of Armenia is direct consequence of war unleashed by Azerbaijan on September 27 last year.

26/05/2021 11:58

My Step deputy does not exclude applying to UN Security Council or CSTO under other article of agreement

“I don’t exclude that the matter will reach it too. It depends on different circumstances,” Rubinyan said.

26/05/2021 11:37

Dead children washed up on Libya beach, says charity

According to the data published by UN's International Organization for Migration, there have been 630 recorded deaths in the central Mediterranean alone in 2021, compared with 289 deaths for the whole sea in 2020.

26/05/2021 10:57

Armenia records 130 new coronavirus cases in a day, 13 deaths reported

According to the information, 211,957 (+323) people have recovered, other 4,822 (-206) are getting treatment.

26/05/2021 10:55

Armenian, Russian DMs discuss situation in the region over phone

During the conversation they discussed the situation in the region and in the Nagorno Karabakh territories where Russian peacekeepers carry out their mission.

26/05/2021 10:37

Japanese fishing vessel collides with Russian ship, three dead — rescuers

"The Japanese ship capsized. Crew members fell into water. All of them were lifted aboard Russia’s Amur vessel. It is now heading to the port of Mombetsu for an inquiry," the Russian rescuers said.

26/05/2021 10:15

Iran’s FM arrives in Armenia

Armenia’s MFA reports that in Zvartnots International Airport he was welcomed by Armenia’s Acting FM Ara Aivazian.

25/05/2021 21:09

Armenia president urges Armenia's relevant structures take strictest measures against encroachments threatening Armenia's territorial integrity

I urge the relevant state structures to make every effort and take the strictest measures against the encroachments and border violations threatening the territorial integrity of the Republic of Armenia.

25/05/2021 21:05

Armenia MFA: Hostilities carried out by Azerbaijan in Armenia's sovereign territory give right to undertake necessary steps to protect its sovereignty and territorial integrity

"We strongly condemn the blatant armed encroachment against the sovereign territory of Armenia - the UN member state, which is a violation of the norms of international law.

25/05/2021 20:58

Nikol - means new war: Artur Vanetsyan

With the permission of the disgraced criminal authorities the external enemy becomes more unrestrained. Today we heard other tragic news.

25/05/2021 20:45

Bright Armenia party urges Armenia’s government to immediately apply to UN Security Council

The party said the statement is open for all political forces to join it.

25/05/2021 20:36

Azeris crossed Armenian state border, demanded Armenian servicemen leave the territory without resistance, opened fire killing the serviceman

The wounded serviceman was transported to Gegharkunik hospital where he died.

25/05/2021 18:14

Armenia’s president meets Russian ambassador, discusses created border situation

​The parties particularly discussed the issue on expedient return of Armenian prisoners of war and civilians kept in Azerbaijan.

25/05/2021 18:10

Putin, Biden to meet in Geneva on June 15-16, sources say

"The officials said Geneva has emerged as the final contender as a host city for the long-discussed meeting between the two leaders, who are expected to come together on June 15-16 at the conclusion of Biden's first international trip since taking office," the TV channel reported.

25/05/2021 17:58

Armenia MOD: Conscript found with fatal gunshot wound to his head

Armenia’s Ministry of Defense reports that investigation is underway.

25/05/2021 17:22

Armenian contract serviceman fatally shot by Azeri forces in Verin Shorzha border section of Armenia’s Gegharkunik province

Armenia’s Ministry of Defense reports that currently the situation is under control, no shots are fired.

25/05/2021 17:15

Armenia’s positive indexes of 2019 have nothing to do with economic policy carried out by this government – ex-deputy economy minister

“Armenia must be attractive from the point of view of business environment, in the opposite case the investments brought here will return after a while to starting countries or other countries of the region,” he said.

25/05/2021 17:02

Azerbaijani forces open fire in direction of Armenian positions in Gegharkunik province – MOD

Armenia’s Ministry of Defense reports that the incident took place at approximately 2.20pm May 25.