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European Investment Bank to Provide Armenia with €236 Million Loan: New Sisian-Kajaran Road Section to Be Built
In its session on November 7, the Armenian government approved a new financial agreement with the European Investment Bank (EIB), providing Armenia with a €236 million loan for the construction of the Sisian-Kajaran road. Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure,…
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Marutyan on Collecting Signatures Against Transport Fare Increase
Former Yerevan mayor Hayk Marutyan stated that if they can reach a broader audience, they could collect over 500,000 signatures opposing the transport fare hike. Marutyan emphasized that people do not support the price increase and hopes that the government…
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Over 7 Billion Drams Allocated for Housing Loans for Displaced Families from Artsakh
Over 7 billion drams are allocated in the 2025 budget to cover housing loan obligations for displaced families from certain regions of Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh). According to Minister of Labor and Social Affairs, around 3,338 families have already received housing certificates…
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UNESCO Concerned Over Reports of Cultural Destruction in Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh)
UNESCO continues monitoring the situation regarding Artsakh’s (Nagorno-Karabakh’s) cultural heritage amidst reported destruction. Krista Pikkat, Director of UNESCO’s Culture and Emergencies department, stated the organization’s readiness to support preservation efforts. Discussions are ongoing with Azerbaijani authorities to establish possible support…
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Stepanakert’s Caroline Cox Rehabilitation Center Reopens in Armenia
The Caroline Cox Rehabilitation Center, originally in Stepanakert, has reopened in Armenia, with full operations planned for 2025. At the October 30 opening ceremony, Baroness Caroline Cox, a key supporter of the center, was present. The center aims to continue…
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Aram I and Luis Ocampo Discuss Rights of Armenians in Artsakh
On November 1, Catholicos Aram I of the Great House of Cilicia met with former ICC Chief Prosecutor Luis Moreno Ocampo to discuss the rights of Armenians in Artsakh. Catholicos Aram I expressed his commitment to supporting efforts to protect…
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Ministry of Labor Announces New Support Program for Artsakh Displaced Citizens Starting 2025
According to Azat TV the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs announced a new support initiative starting in January 2025, designed to provide monthly financial aid to forcibly displaced individuals from Artsakh.
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Statue of Yervand Manaryan Unveiled in Yerevan
The Department of Public Relations of Yerevan Municipality has informed Azat TV that according to the decision of Yerevan Council of Elders, a statue of People’s Artist of Armenia, actor and director Yervand Manaryan has been unveiled at 4 Sayat-Nova…
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Yerevan Metro’s Queues and Crowds: A Consequence of the City’s Poor Decision-Making
Yerevan’s metro system is seeing a return to scenes reminiscent of the 1990s hard period: long queues and packed platforms. The introduction of the unified ticketing system, initially promoted as a modernization project to improve public transport, has instead resulted…
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Azerbaijan Builds 32 Power Plants in Occupied Artsakh: Exploiting Resources in Violation of International Law
Azerbaijan’s construction of power plants in Artsakh is yet another step in exploiting occupied territories and illegally utilizing natural resources. These actions not only violate fundamental principles of international law but also reflect Azerbaijan’s intention to establish a new status…
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Armenia Among Top Importers of Indian Defense Products: The Times of India
According to Azat TV along with the US and France, Armenia has been listed among the largest importers of Indian defense products in 2023-24, reported The Times of India. Armenia has concluded several deals with India over the past 4…
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Armenia May Acquire Black Panther Battle Tanks
According to Azat.TV Armenian Defense Minister Suren Papikyan visited South Korea in September and negotiated South Korean arms supplies, showing particular interest in the K2 tank. The information comes from the “Army Recognition” defense news platform. It’s noted that the…
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Servicemember’s Body Found. RA MOD
According to Azat.TV On October 13, around 09:30, the body of servicemember Aghasi Serozh Dallakyan from Ministry of Defense military unit N was found with a gunshot wound. An investigation is underway to fully determine the circumstances of the incident.…
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Arrivals to Armenia Can Use QR Codes on New Green and Red Channel Signs
According to Azat.TV from now on, arrivals to Armenia can use QR codes on new signs marked “green channel” and “red channel”. The SRC reports that illuminated signs marked “green channel” and “red channel” equipped with QR codes have been installed…
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Traffic changes to be implemented on Komitas Avenue
To improve the flow of traffic in the capital, changes to traffic organization will be implemented at the Komitas Avenue-N. Tigranyan Street intersection starting from October 8th of this year. This was reported by Yerevan Municipality, emphasizing that, in particular,…
