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Society14:30Witness describes chaotic conditions at Georgia-Armenia border crossing as children wait for hoursHundreds of travelers, including children returning from festivals in Georgia, were forced to wait for hours in overcrowded and poorly ventilated conditions at the Sadakhlo border crossing between...
Politics14:05Armenian political analyst says crackdown on opponents reflects government weaknessAn Armenian political analyst said the government's actions against political opponents indicate weakening political legitimacy and predicted that pressure on critics and independent media could...
Society13:30Six injured, including two minors, in rollover crash in Armenia’s SyunikSix people, among them two minors, were injured on Sunday morning when a Toyota Camry overturned in Armenia’s southern Syunik Province, Shamshyan.com reported.
Politics13:00Former ombudsperson says dissent is increasingly treated as hostility in ArmeniaFormer Armenian Human Rights Defender Larisa Alaverdyan claims that "internal racism" is widespread in Armenia, accusing the authorities of treating dissenting voices as enemies rather than as a...
Politics12:45Rights commission on politically motivated prosecutions holds first news conferenceA newly established Commission on the Rights of Persons Subject to Politically Motivated Prosecution held its first news conference on Tuesday, outlining its mission to document prosecutions for...
Law12:30Armenian prosecutors seek trial for 15 in major crime caseArmenian prosecutors have moved to bring 15 people to trial following a sweeping investigation into organized crime, the country’s Investigative Committee said on Tuesday.
Politics12:15Hungary's parliament votes to oust presidentHungary’s parliament has approved a constitutional amendment to remove President Tamas Sulyok from his largely ceremonial position, the latest move to dismantle the power of figures associated with...
Politics12:03Armenian opposition MP says international mediators backed Artsakh's self-determinationArmenian opposition lawmaker Tigran Abrahamyan said international mediators involved in the long-running negotiations over the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict had supported the Artsakh people's right to...
Topic of the day11:35Golden Apricot Yerevan International Film Festival kicks offThe 23rd Golden Apricot Yerevan International Film Festival opened on Monday with a ceremony marking the start of one of Armenia's leading cultural events, bringing together filmmakers, industry...
Politics11:23Pashinyan congratulates Macron on French National DayArmenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan sent a congratulatory message to French President Emmanuel Macron on the occasion of the National Day celebrated on July 14.
Law11:0017 taken to Yerevan police department in crackdown on illegal parking operations, extortionArmenian authorities said 17 people were taken to Yerevan's Central Police Department following a joint enforcement operation targeting illegal paid parking operations and suspected extortion.
Society17:02Foreign partners 'surprised' after being told Multi Grand Hotel closure is political, employee saysEmployees of the Multi Grand Hotel said they have told international business partners that the closure of the luxury hotel is politically motivated, adding that the situation has surprised foreign...
Society16:36Residents of three Armenian villages report daily power outages, threaten protestsResidents of the villages of Arazap, Argavand and Vardanashen in Armenia’s Armavir Province say they have been experiencing frequent electricity outages over the past month, with power cuts occurring...
Law16:24Former Yerevan mayor ordered to repay 76.8 million dramsArmenia’s Anti-Corruption Court has ruled that former Yerevan Mayor Gagik Beglaryan must pay 76.8 million drams ($190,000) in damages to the capital’s city hall, following a lawsuit filed by...
Society15:58Employees of Tsarukyan-linked hotel and entertainment complex protest closure, warn of tourism lossesEmployees of the Multi Grand Hotel and the Pharaon leisure and entertainment complex staged a protest on Monday, urging authorities to allow the businesses to reopen after they were shut down for...
Law15:36Cement and concrete firms in Armenia face major tax evasion probeArmenia’s State Revenue Committee (SRC) has uncovered large-scale tax violations in the construction materials sector, alleging millions of dollars in losses to the state budget.
Politics15:15No EU agreement yet on 21st Russian sanctions package, official saysEU countries have yet to reach agreement on a broad 21st package of sanctions against Russia, but may decide on Monday to add 250 individuals and entities to their Russia sanctions list, EU...
Society15:00Armenian doctor dismissed after confronting Pashinyan during election campaignAn Armenian obstetrician-gynecologist, who came into the public spotlight after a confrontation with Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan during the country's election campaign, has been dismissed after 21...
Politics14:33Workers of Tsarukyan-owned plant urge government to reopen it, hold state responsible for lost incomeEmployees of the Yerevan Ararat Brandy, Wine and Vodka Factory called on the Armenian government to reopen the facility, saying the state, not their employer, should bear responsibility for the...
Society14:00Armenia braces for cooler front after scorching heatArmenia will see a shift in weather conditions this week as cooler air masses move in from the Black Sea, easing the intense heat that has dominated recent days.