Tribute to the memory of fallen heroes
Tribute to the memory of fallen heroes
Acting Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan visited Yerablur military pantheon to pay tribute to those Armenians who sacrificed their lives for Motherland’s independence. Nikol Pashinyan paid homage to the
09/05/2021 7:42 AM
Unity and will a guaranty of victory, Armenian President says
Unity and will a guaranty of victory, Armenian President says
Any achievement, especially a victory, must develop and transform into a strong state and organized society, Armenian president Armen Sarkissian said on the occasion of Victory Day. “We must wi
09/05/2021 7:35 AM
Victories can be forged with the invincible power of national unity – His Holiness Krekin II
Victories can be forged with the invincible power of national unity – His Holiness Krekin II
Our victories and achievements can be forged with the invincible power of national unity, His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians, said in a message on the occasion
09/05/2021 7:28 AM
Two Armenian Greco-Roman wrestlers secure Olympic berths
Two Armenian Greco-Roman wrestlers secure Olympic berths
Armenian Greco-Roman wrestlers Armen Melikyan (60 kg) and Karen Aslanyan (67 kg) whave secured Olympic berths. In the last wrestling ranking tournament in Sofia, Bulgaria, the Armenian athletes reach
08/05/2021 6:43 PM
Blast near Kabul school leaves at least 30 dead
Blast near Kabul school leaves at least 30 dead
A blast close to a secondary school in the Afghan capital Kabul has left at least 30 people dead and dozens more injured, officials have said, the BBC reports. The explosion took place as students we
08/05/2021 5:22 PM
Naming streets in Turkey after Talaat Pasha is like naming streets in Germany after Hitler
Naming streets in Turkey after Talaat Pasha is like naming streets in Germany after Hitler
Naming streets in Turkey after Talaat Pasha is like the streets in Germany were named after Hitler, System Of A Down frontman Serj Tankian said in an interview with the German Laut.de. “Talaat Passha
08/05/2021 3:20 PM
Acting PM hands over Arkady Ter-Tadevosyan’s Order of Motherland to his son
Acting PM hands over Arkady Ter-Tadevosyan’s Order of Motherland to his son
Through the mediation of acting Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, Major General Artush Hovhannes Tadevosyan (Arkady Ter-Tadevosyan, Commandos) was posthumously awarded the Order of the Motherland of th
08/05/2021 2:03 PM
Real Madrid, Barcelona & Juventus defend European Super League plans in face of Uefa ‘threat’
Real Madrid, Barcelona & Juventus defend European Super League plans in face of Uefa ‘threat’
Real Madrid, Barcelona and Juventus have defended their plans for a European Super League in the face of what they call “threats” from Uefa, the BBC reports. They are the only clubs from
08/05/2021 1:51 PM
Armenian Genocide commemoration included in The Guardian’s photo recap
Armenian Genocide commemoration included in The Guardian’s photo recap
The Guardian has included a photo of commemoration of the Armenian Genocide anniversary in the roundup of the coverage on struggles for human rights and freedoms over the past two weeks. The photo de
08/05/2021 12:14 PM
Armenian gravestones in Russia’s Yaroslavl Region vandalized
Armenian gravestones in Russia’s Yaroslavl Region vandalized
Unknown persons vandalised gravestones in the territory of the Armenian cemetery in the village of Kurba in Russia’s Yaroslavl Region. About 50 tombs were damaged. The Armenian Embassy in Russi
08/05/2021 9:17 AM
Sinopharm: Chinese Covid vaccine gets WHO emergency approval
Sinopharm: Chinese Covid vaccine gets WHO emergency approval
The World Health Organization (WHO) has granted emergency approval for the Covid vaccine made by Chinese state-owned company Sinopharm, the BBC reports. It is the first vaccine developed by a non-Wes
08/05/2021 7:30 AM
Dozens hurt in Jerusalem mosque clashes
Dozens hurt in Jerusalem mosque clashes
At least 163 Palestinians and six Israeli police officers have been hurt in clashes in Jerusalem, Palestinian medics and Israeli police say, the BBC reports. Most were injured at the Al-Aqsa Mosque,
08/05/2021 7:25 AM
Major-General Arkady Ter-Tadevosyan posthumously named National Hero of Armenia
Major-General Arkady Ter-Tadevosyan posthumously named National Hero of Armenia
According to a decree signed by President Armen Sarkissian, Major-General Arkady Ter-Tadevosyan (also known as Commandos) was posthumously awarded the Order of Motherland for his exceptional services
08/05/2021 7:15 AM
The Armenian side has returned all Azerbaijani POWs – MFA
The Armenian side has returned all Azerbaijani POWs – MFA
Armenia has fulfilled its obligations under Article 8 of the November 9, 2020 trilateral statement and returned all Azerbaijani prisoners of war, including the two persons convicted for the murder of
07/05/2021 3:18 PM
Artsakh’s water security threatened, Foreign Minister says in letters to Minsk Group Co-Chairs
Artsakh’s water security threatened, Foreign Minister says in letters to Minsk Group Co-Chairs
On May 7, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Artsakh David Babayan sent letters to the OSCE Minsk Group Co-chairs and the Personal Representative of the Chairperson-in-Office Andrzej Kasp
07/05/2021 1:45 PM
Europe Day 2021 celebration activities in Armenia will be launched on 10 May
Europe Day 2021 celebration activities in Armenia will be launched on 10 May
The European Union Delegation to Armenia has announced the launching of the Europe Day 2021 activities in Armenia on 10th May. The activities will be held under the EU-Armenia ‘Comprehensive and Enha
07/05/2021 12:40 PM
President Sarkissian receives a group of WWII veterans
President Sarkissian receives a group of WWII veterans
President Armen Sarkissian hosted today veterans of the Great Patriotic War Rozalia Abgaryan, Shoghik Sarafyan, Papin Marukhyan and Khachik Hovakimyan. President Sarkissian congratulated them on the
07/05/2021 12:07 PM
Over 20,000 conflict-affected families in Armenia to receive World Bank support
Over 20,000 conflict-affected families in Armenia to receive World Bank support
A Grant Agreement for the “Support to Conflict Affected Families” project was signed today by Sylvie Bossoutrot, World Bank Country Manager for Armenia, and Atom Janjughazyan, Acting Minister o
07/05/2021 9:41 AM
OSCE Chair calls on Armenia, Azerbaijan to resume political process as soon as possible
OSCE Chair calls on Armenia, Azerbaijan to resume political process as soon as possible
OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Swedish Foreign Minister Ann Linde has welcomed the release of three Armenians from Azerbaijani captivity She called on the sides to urgently complete the exchange of deta
07/05/2021 9:12 AM
France calls on Azerbaijan to release all Armenian “detainees”
France calls on Azerbaijan to release all Armenian “detainees”
France calls on Azerbaijan to release all Armenian detainees. “We call for the expeditious release of all Armenian detainees still being held,” the French Foreign Ministry said in a Faceb
07/05/2021 8:45 AM
Rep. Sherman to introduce amendment preventing defense sales to Azerbaijan until return of all Armen
Rep. Sherman to introduce amendment preventing defense sales to Azerbaijan until return of all Armen
Congressman Brad Sherman will introduce amendment zero-ing out military aid to Azerbaijan until the safe return of over 200 Armenian POWs. Watch his testimony before the House Armed Services Committe
07/05/2021 7:22 AM
Facebook removes dozens of Azerbaijani accounts and pages
Facebook removes dozens of Azerbaijani accounts and pages
Facebook has removed 124 accounts, 15 Pages, six Groups and 30 Instagram accounts from Azerbaijan that targeted primarily Azerbaijan and to a much lesser extent Armenia. “We found this network
07/05/2021 6:12 AM
Canada calls for release of all Armenian captives
Canada calls for release of all Armenian captives
Canada welcomes Azerbaijan’s release of Armenian detainees, Globsl Affairs Canada said in a Twitter post. It called it a key step in a comprehensive solution to the Nagorno Karabakh conflict. “
07/05/2021 6:02 AM
Rep. Chris Smith calls for $50,000,000 in direct U.S. humanitarian aid to Artsakh
Rep. Chris Smith calls for $50,000,000 in direct U.S. humanitarian aid to Artsakh
Congressman Chris Smith (R-NJ) – the most senior member on the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee – has called on House appropriators to allocate at least $50 million for food security, housing, me
07/05/2021 4:37 AM
Yerevan welcomes recognition of Armenian Genocide by Latvian Parliament
Yerevan welcomes recognition of Armenian Genocide by Latvian Parliament
Armenia welcomes the adoption of the Declaration recognizing the Armenian Genocide by the Latvian Parliament, the Foreign Ministry said in a statement. “This is a step towards the universal rec
06/05/2021 5:22 PM
No incidents reported on Armenian-Azerbaijani border – MoD
No incidents reported on Armenian-Azerbaijani border – MoD
No incidents have been reported on the Armenian-Azerbaijani state border during the night and this morning, the Armenian Defense Ministry says. According to the information received from the Armenian
06/05/2021 3:30 PM
Russian FM confident the issue of return of POWs will be solved in the near future
Russian FM confident the issue of return of POWs will be solved in the near future
The relations between our countries are allied, and are built on the principle of strategic partnership, Armenia’s acting Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said at a meeting with Russian Foreign Ministe
06/05/2021 2:45 PM
Russia keeps up efforts to ensure the release of all prisoners – Lavrov
Russia keeps up efforts to ensure the release of all prisoners – Lavrov
Russia keeps up efforts to ensure the release of all prisoners, demining, protection of cultural and religious heritage in Nagorno Karabakh, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavtov said at a press con
06/05/2021 1:09 PM
Robert Kocharyan to lead the alliance of Reviving Armenia Party and ARF Dashnaktsutyun
Robert Kocharyan to lead the alliance of Reviving Armenia Party and ARF Dashnaktsutyun
Armenia’s second President Robert Kocharyan will lead the alliance of the Reviving Armenia party and the Armenian Revolutionary Federation Dashnaktsutyun. “Taking into account the dire situation in A
06/05/2021 12:01 PM
Yerevan, Moscow mull perspectives of organizing Sputnik V production in Armenia – Lavrov
Yerevan, Moscow mull perspectives of organizing Sputnik V production in Armenia – Lavrov
Russia is planning new deliveries of its Sputnik V jab to Armenia and is exploring the possibility of shipping 1 million doses to the country, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Thursday
06/05/2021 10:48 AM
Turkey offers the Latvian Parliament to retract from “wrong step” of recognizing the Armenian Genoci
Turkey offers the Latvian Parliament to retract from “wrong step” of recognizing the Armenian Genoci
The Turkish Foreign Ministry has called on the Latvian Parliament to retract from the “wrong step” of recognizing the Armenian Genocide. In a statement the Turkish Foreign Ministry called the “recogn
06/05/2021 10:37 AM
Armenia, Russia sign MoU on biological safety
Armenia, Russia sign MoU on biological safety
Armenia’s acting Foreign Minister Ara Aivazian and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov have signed a Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of the Republic of Armenia and the Gov
06/05/2021 10:14 AM
Determination of Artsakh’s status should be in the basis of a comprehensive settlement, Armenia’s to
Determination of Artsakh’s status should be in the basis of a comprehensive settlement, Armenia’s to
The Nagorno Karabakh conflict is far from being resolved, Armenia’s acting Foreign Minister Ara Aivazain said at a joint press conference with visiting Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. “Except
06/05/2021 9:13 AM
Latvia recognizes the Armenian Genocide
Latvia recognizes the Armenian Genocide
Latvia has officially recognized and condemned the Armenian Genocide. The Seimas (Parliament) voted 58 to 11 with 7abstentions to adopt a resolution, Armenia’s outgoing Ambassador to Latvia Tigran Mk
06/05/2021 8:48 AM
Kim Kardashian, Cher, Serj Tankian call to expand educational opportunities for students in Armenia
Kim Kardashian, Cher, Serj Tankian call to expand educational opportunities for students in Armenia
Hope For Armenia, Teach For Armenia. With these words, Kim Kardashian, Cher, Serj Tankian, Eric Esrailian and a number of other prominent Armenians are making a call to join Teach For Armenia in expa
06/05/2021 7:26 AM
Russian FM pays tribute to the memory of Armenian Genocide victims
Russian FM pays tribute to the memory of Armenian Genocide victims
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov visited the Tsitsernakaberd Memorial in Yerevan today. He laid a wreath at the memorial to the Armenian Genocide victims and paid tribute to their memory with a
06/05/2021 6:28 AM
Minsk Group Co-Chairs call for release of all prisoners
Minsk Group Co-Chairs call for release of all prisoners
The Co-Chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group (Igor Popov of the Russian Federation, Stephane Visconti of France, and Andrew Schofer of the United States of America) released the following statement today:&#
06/05/2021 6:04 AM
Lavrov arrives in Armenia for working visit
Lavrov arrives in Armenia for working visit
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived in Armenia today for a working visit. At Zvartnots International Airport he was welcomed by Armenia’s acting Foreign Minister Ara Aivazian. Within
05/05/2021 4:53 PM
Spanish lawmakers call on the government to take steps to ensure the release of Armenian POWs
Spanish lawmakers call on the government to take steps to ensure the release of Armenian POWs
Twenty-seven members of the Spanish Congress, 13 members of the Senate, and 60 members of the parliament of various autonomous communities, city councils have asked the Spanish government to interven
05/05/2021 3:17 PM
Minsk Group co-chairmanship format showing signs of revival, Armenia’s acting FM says
Minsk Group co-chairmanship format showing signs of revival, Armenia’s acting FM says
The Minsk Group co-chairing format is showing signs of revival, Armenia’s acting foreign Minister Ara Aivazian said at a Q&A session at the National Assembly. “We are hopeful we will have a stron
05/05/2021 2:49 PM
In a letter to UN chief, Artsakh’s FM highlights forceful reshaping of historical and cultural lands
In a letter to UN chief, Artsakh’s FM highlights forceful reshaping of historical and cultural lands
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Artsakh David Babayan has sent letters to the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and specialized bodies within United Nations regarding Azerbaijan’s
05/05/2021 2:31 PM
U.S. welcomes release of three Armenian POWs, calls to complete the exchange process – Secretary Bli
U.S. welcomes release of three Armenian POWs, calls to complete the exchange process – Secretary Bli
The U.S. welcomes Azerbaijan’s release of three Armenian detainees, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken “We call on both parties to fully and expeditiously complete the exchange process
05/05/2021 12:40 PM
Malian woman gives birth to nine babies
Malian woman gives birth to nine babies
A 25-year-old Malian woman has given birth to nine babies – two more than doctors had detected during scan, the BBC reports. Halima Cisse gave birth to the nonuplets in Morocco. Mali’s go
05/05/2021 11:13 AM
Armenian Church condemns cultural genocide perpetrated by Azerbaijani authorities
Armenian Church condemns cultural genocide perpetrated by Azerbaijani authorities
The Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin regrets that during the Second Artsakh War and in the post-war period, the barbaric actions by Azerbaijan against the Armenian cultural heritage continue. “Today,
05/05/2021 10:52 AM
Vaccination could be a prerequisite for traveling – Armenia’s acting PM
Vaccination could be a prerequisite for traveling – Armenia’s acting PM
There is reason to assume that vaccination against coronavirus will become a prerequisite for traveling in the near future, Armenia’s acting Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said at consultations at th
05/05/2021 9:33 AM
Russian FM due in Armenia to discuss implementation of agreements on Nagorno Karabakh
Russian FM due in Armenia to discuss implementation of agreements on Nagorno Karabakh
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will arrive in Armenia today for a working visit, the Armenian Foreign Ministry informs. Within the framework of the visit he will have meetings with Armenia
05/05/2021 7:03 AM
Over 20 Australian political leaders call for recognition of the Armenian Genocide
Over 20 Australian political leaders call for recognition of the Armenian Genocide
An unprecedented number of Federal and State parliamentarians joined the Armenian-Australian community in commemorating the 106th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, amplifying calls for the Austra
05/05/2021 6:52 AM
Facebook Oversight Board to rule on Trump account ban
Facebook Oversight Board to rule on Trump account ban
Facebook’s Oversight Board is set to rule on whether former US President Donald Trump can return to Facebook and Instagram, the BBC reports. Mr Trump was banned from both social media sites in
05/05/2021 6:35 AM
Rep. Schiff renews call for sanctions against Azerbaijan
Rep. Schiff renews call for sanctions against Azerbaijan
Congressman Adam Schiff has once again called for immediate sanctions against Azerbaijan and cutting all military aid to the Aliyev regime, upon reports that Azerbaijan had killed 19 Armenian POWs. &
05/05/2021 6:28 AM
Armenian American Museum groundbreaking set for July 11
Armenian American Museum groundbreaking set for July 11
The Armenian American Museum and Cultural Center of California has announced that the historic Groundbreaking Ceremony of the highly anticipated landmark center will be held on Sunday, July 11, 2021
05/05/2021 4:30 AM
Manchester City reach first Champions League final
Manchester City reach first Champions League final
Manchester City reached their first Champions League final as they overcame Paris St-Germain at Etihad Stadium to secure a commanding victory over two legs, the BBC reports. In a game played in unsea
04/05/2021 9:20 PM
Armenian Ombudsman sends excerpts from Aliyev’s Armenophobic speeches to the OSCE
Armenian Ombudsman sends excerpts from Aliyev’s Armenophobic speeches to the OSCE
Armenia’s Human Rights Defender Arman Tatoyan has attached excerpts from Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev’s Armenophobic speeches to official letters sent to the OSCE Chairman-in-Office
04/05/2021 7:30 PM
Armenian cemetery in Azerbaijani-occupied Mets Tagher village destroyed
Armenian cemetery in Azerbaijani-occupied Mets Tagher village destroyed
An Armenian cemetery in the village of Mets Tagher in Artsakh’s Azerbaijani-occupied Hadrut region has been destroyed, the Caucasus Heritage Watch (CHW) alerts. The cemetery was founded in the
04/05/2021 6:46 PM
Three Armenian POWs return to Yerevan
Three Armenian POWs return to Yerevan
Three Armenian prisoners of war were transferred from Baku to Yerevan. The plane carrying the captives landed at Yerevan’s Erebuni Airport. “As a result of the efforts of the OSCE Minsk G
04/05/2021 4:54 PM
Artsakh’s MFA commends EU lawmakers’ call to release Armenian POWs
Artsakh’s MFA commends EU lawmakers’ call to release Armenian POWs
Artsakh’s Foreign Ministry commend the letter by 121 members of the European Parliament addressed to the President of the European Commission and the President of the European Council on urgen
04/05/2021 3:37 PM
Court in Armenia sentences two Syrian mercenaries to life in prison
Court in Armenia sentences two Syrian mercenaries to life in prison
A court of general jurisdiction in Armenia’s Syunik has sentenced the two Syrian mercenaries captured during the Artsakh war to life in prison. Syrian nationals Yusuf Alaabet al-Hajji and Mehra
04/05/2021 2:32 PM
Library of Congress digitizes two Armenian-language maps from 18th century
Library of Congress digitizes two Armenian-language maps from 18th century
The Library of Congress has recently digitized two Armenian-language maps of Africa and Europe from the 18th century, completing the 4-map set of the world that also includes Asia and America. The ma
04/05/2021 2:03 PM
José Mourinho to take over as Roma manager next season
José Mourinho to take over as Roma manager next season
Roma have announced that an agreement has been reached with José Mourinho to become the club’s new head coach. Mourinho has agreed a three-year contract with the Giallorossi that will run until 30 Ju
04/05/2021 1:28 PM
Belgian farmer accidentally moves French border
Belgian farmer accidentally moves French border
A farmer in Belgium has caused a stir after inadvertently redrawing the country’s border with France, the BBC reports. A local history enthusiast was walking in the forest when he noticed the s
04/05/2021 12:46 PM
MEPs urge EU’s Charles Michel to demand the release of Armenian POWs
MEPs urge EU’s Charles Michel to demand the release of Armenian POWs
Members of the European Parliament Andrey Kovatchev (Bulgaria) and Loucas Fourlas (Cyprus) have initiated a letter to Charles Michel, President of the European Council, urging them to demand the rele
04/05/2021 12:13 PM
Paulo Fonseca to leave Rima at the end of the season, Roma confirms
Paulo Fonseca to leave Rima at the end of the season, Roma confirms
Roma confirms that head coach Paulo Fonseca will leave the club at the end of the season. “On behalf of everyone at AS Roma, we would like to thank Paulo Fonseca for his hard work and leadership over
04/05/2021 10:11 AM
Two Syrian mercenaries go on trial in Armenia
Two Syrian mercenaries go on trial in Armenia
Two Syrian mercenaries detained by Armenian forces during the Azerbaijani aggression against Artsakh go on trial at the court of general jurisdiction in Armenia’s Syunik. Syrian nationals Yusuf Alaab
04/05/2021 10:04 AM
Armenia deplores so-called “restoration works” at Ghazanchetsots Cathedral
Armenia deplores so-called “restoration works” at Ghazanchetsots Cathedral
The actions being carried out by Azerbaijan at the Ghazanchetsots Cathedral of the Holy Savior in Shushi are deplorable, as there are already many precedents of destruction of Armenian places of wors
04/05/2021 9:47 AM
Mexico City metro overpass collapse kills 23
Mexico City metro overpass collapse kills 23
At least 23 people have been killed and dozens injured after a metro overpass collapsed in Mexico City while a train was travelling on it, officials say, the BBC reports. Several train carriages plun
04/05/2021 9:11 AM