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Law14:00Narek Samsonyan faces critical health risk on 14th day of hunger strike, doctor warnsThe health of detained Armenian opposition podcaster Narek Samsonyan has entered a critical phase on the 14th day of his hunger strike, with a doctor warning that sudden and severe deterioration in...
Politics13:36Armenian government clears restrictions on Kapan airportThe Armenian government has approved amendments to the concession agreement for Kapan’s Syunik Airport, removing long-standing restrictions and extending the contract until the end of 2067.
Politics13:02Armenian opposition leader accuses Pashinyan of pension 'manipulation' in parliamentArmenian opposition lawmaker Hayk Mamijanyan on Thursday accused Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan of engaging in political trickery during a parliamentary Q&A session, criticizing his claims of...
In the world12:36Karen Khachanov advances to third round at Australian OpenNo. 15 seed Karen Khachanov has defeated Nishesh Basavareddy 6-1, 6-4, 6-3 to become the first player to reach the third round at the Australian Open for 8+ consecutive seasons since Roger Federer....
Politics12:26Armenian analyst criticizes president's Davos remarks thanking Azeri leaderAn Armenian political analyst has strongly criticized President Vahagn Khachaturyan’s remarks at the World Economic Forum in Davos, where the president repeatedly thanked Azerbaijani President Ilham...
Politics11:45Armenian opposition figure vows to continue struggle after court eases detentionArmenian opposition figure and former Masis Mayor Davit Hambardzumyan said on Thursday that neither detention nor pressure would deter his political campaign, after a court replaced his pre-trial...
Politics11:25Armenian opposition podcaster's health worsens during hunger strike, lawyer warnsThe health of jailed Armenian opposition podcaster Narek Samsonyan has deteriorated sharply during his indefinite hunger strike, according to his lawyer and editor of AntiFake.am media outlet,...
Politics11:00Trump's 'ultimate deal' for Greenland could offer $1m each to residentsDonald Trump last night dropped his threat to invade Greenland following a furious bust–up with Britain and other Nato allies, the Daily Mail reported.
Politics17:00Mother See publishes study on destruction of Artsakh cultural heritageWith the blessing of Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II, the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin has published a new scholarly monograph examining Azerbaijan’s policies toward Artsakh’s Armenian...
Law16:30Dozens of Armenian miners launch strike, demand higher payAround 50 to 60 employees at the Akhtala Mining and Processing Plant in Armenia have gone on strike, demanding higher wages and improved working conditions.
Society16:15Thai lottery winner hits jackpot with 4,500 ticketsThe Thai internet has been abuzz this week with the extraordinary story of an elderly man hitting the government lottery jackpot, with total winnings exceeding 9.1 million baht, The Bangkok Post...
Health16:00Armenian opposition activist nears critical stage in hunger strikeOpposition podcaster Narek Samsonyan entered the 13th day of his hunger strike in prison on January 21, approaching a critical stage.
Society15:33Snow cover in Armenian highlands significantly higher than last yearAs of 21 January, snow cover in the mountainous regions of Armenia is 60–80 cm higher than on the same day in 2025, the Hydrometeorology and Monitoring Center of the Environment Ministry reported.
Culture15:00Armenia’s Hamazgayin Theater to open long-awaited new building in YerevanArmenia’s Hamazgayin State Theater named after Sos Sargsyan will open its long-awaited new building on January 23, marking the end of a 35-year wait for a permanent building and stage.
Economy14:32Armenian finance minister defends massive bonuses to officialsArmenian Finance Minister Vahe Hovhannisyan said on Wednesday the country’s budget deficit in 2025 will be smaller than expected, easing pressure on public debt, while defending large bonus payments...
Law14:05SRC fines central Yerevan restaurants and firms 74 million drams for labor and cash violationsArmenia’s State Revenue Committee (SRC) has fined dozens of businesses in central Yerevan a total of 74 million drams for failing to formally register employees and for violations related to cash...
Politics13:30Opposition MP slams authorities over pressure on Masis Diocese clergymenAn opposition lawmaker has accused the Armenian authorities of intimidation and coercion against clergymen of the Masyatsotn (Masis) Diocese, describing the actions as “nothing short of terrorism”.
Topic of the day13:02Henrikh Mkhitaryan celebrates 37th birthdayArmenian football star Henrikh Mkhitaryan, the all-time leading goalscorer of the Armenia national team, is celebrating his 37th birthday on January 21.
Politics12:35Armenian health minister declines to disclose doctors earning up to 12 million drams a monthArmenian Health Minister Anahit Avanesyan has declined to provide figures or names to substantiate her claim that some doctors under her supervision earn as much as 12 million drams ($30,000) a...
Education12:03Yerevan Conservatory student wins top prize at international competitionA student from the Yerevan Komitas State Conservatory has won the first prize at a major international music competition.