2026, 23 May, Saturday

Education Minister Defends Religious Education in Armenia's Public Schools

"The law mandates that public education be secular. However, courses in the history of the Armenian Apostolic Church are part of the public school curriculum and...

PM Not Ready to Relinquish Supervisory Bodies to the Opposition

PM Not Ready to Relinquish Supervisory Bodies to the Opposition

RA Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan said in parliament today that he never promised that he is ready to see opposition candidates in supervisory bodies.

Opposition Lawmaker Asks Prime Minister How He Amassed His Millions

Opposition Lawmaker Asks Prime Minister How He Amassed His Millions

When did RA Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan or other members of government manage to amass millions of dollars? Armenian National Congress MP Nikol Pashinyan...

20-Year-Old Soldier Killed on Frontline: Karabakh Defense Ministry

On May 20, in the combat position of one of the military units stationed in the southern direction along the Line of Contact between Karabakh and Azerbaijani troops...

Criminal Case Launched in Connection with Incident of Attack on Journalist: Hetq

Criminal Case Launched in Connection with Incident of Attack on Journalist: Hetq

Recall, following a May 8 court hearing in the case of Sargis Hakobyan, who is accused of assaulting his wife, some of Hakobyan's supporters, including...

Gazprom Armenia Refutes Armenian Prime Minister's Statement: Newspaper

Gazprom Armenia Refutes Armenian Prime Minister's Statement: Newspaper

"Is gas not supplied to Armenia from the Russian Federation because of damage to the Russia-Armenia pipeline? How are the gas demands of Armenian consumers satisfied?...

77-Year-Old Villager Who was Returned to Armenia from Azerbaijani Captivity Dies

77-Year-Old Villager Who was Returned to Armenia from Azerbaijani Captivity Dies

Mamikon Khojoyan was captured on January 28, 2013. Under the auspices of the International Committee of the Red Cross, he was transferred to Armenia on March 4.

Supporters of Man Accused of Domestic Violence Cursed, Obstructed Journalists' Work

Supporters of Man Accused of Domestic Violence Cursed, Obstructed Journalists' Work

The court hearing in the case of domestic violence survivor Hasmik Khachatryan held in the Gegharkunik District Court of First Instance today passed without any major incidents.

OSCE Minsk Group Sees

OSCE Minsk Group Sees "Signs of Improvement in Infrastructure" in Karabakh

The OSCE Minsk Group saw "signs of improvements in infrastructure" in Nagorno-Karabakh, according to a press release issued by OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs...

Karen Demirchyan Sports and Concerts Complex Now For Sale: Hetq

The Judicial Acts Compulsory Enforcement Service of the RA Ministry of Justice has put up for auction the Karen Demirchyan Sports and Concerts Complex.

New Bill Aims to Curb Sex-Selective Abortion in Armenia: Tert.am

The RA Ministry of Healthcare is considering a legislative measure that would prohibit informing parents the sex of the child until the 30th week of pregnancy...

MP Shushan Petrosyan Apologizes to Journalist She Insulted — Privately

MP Shushan Petrosyan Apologizes to Journalist She Insulted — Privately

"Why do some people insult publicly but issue an apology not publicly?" asked civil society activist...