Armenia
08/01/2026 12:37We now have a completely different country than we had in 2018: Nikol PashinyanThe government has approved the Doctrine of Economic and Institutional Transformation of Armenia.
07/01/2026 21:45Reducing the length of military service is at least illogical: Military expertThe expert stressed that if the authorities believe security threats have diminished, such an assessment is disconnected from the actual situation.
07/01/2026 17:19“Always remember that the entire Armenian people stand behind you:” Winter conscription launchedMay military service become an important school that strengthens and tempers you, helping to reveal your finest human and military qualities. Always remember that your families, your community, and the entire Armenian people stand behind you,” he stated.
07/01/2026 17:16Nikol has turned frivolity into the dominant message in the country’s political arena – AshotyanIt must be acknowledged that he does have something to say; however, his real message is so despicable and repellent that he is compelled to disguise it with cheap puns and visual gimmicks.
07/01/2026 14:36“The situation was abnormal.” Father Hayk questions police inaction in Talin Church incident“We are waiting for our Holy Father,” Father Hayk said.
07/01/2026 14:26Samvel Karapetyan denied permission to visit his father’s graveOn December 30, 2025, the clearly unlawful custodial detention imposed on Samvel Karapetyan since June 18 was replaced with house arrest, accompanied by additional restrictions.
05/01/2026 20:03On this sacred occasion, my thoughts are with the clergy who remain imprisoned: Robert AmsterdamMay these festive days bring renewed hope and the triumph of justice to the Armenian people.
05/01/2026 15:52A time will come when His Holiness will take other steps; everything has its measure and limit – Father Asoghik Karapetyan (Video)"If even one person in the church remains faithful to his holy covenant, to St. Etchmiadzin, the church will not disintegrate."
05/01/2026 15:42There have always been, are, and will be vile people whose sole aim is to please the authorities and seek favor; the ten bishops are among them – Aram AbrahamyanPrime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and the bishops serving his political agenda have issued yet another divisive statement.
05/01/2026 14:14He returned Armenian PoWs, and now is busy “renovating” the Church – Sharmazanov on Nikol PashinyanWhat business does the head of the executive branch have interfering in the affairs of the Church – especially by delivering messages from his official residence?
05/01/2026 14:13Church regulation and reform issues are not within the authority of a self-proclaimed council; such reckless steps could lead to schism with painful consequences – Mother SeeThe Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin has issued a statement in response to the one signed last evening by the Prime Minister and ten bishops.
05/01/2026 10:47Nikol Pashinyan invites the public to a religious service on January 6 (video)Pashinyan emphasized that the march will be peaceful and urged participants to dress warmly, noting that weather will be cold.
05/01/2026 10:46Pashinyan decides to violate our tradition and confront the Church from a house donated to Armenia by Samvel Karapetyan – Narek KarapetyanHe stressed that Armenia must restore national unity and reinforce respect for its traditions - not merely in words.
05/01/2026 10:24I filially ask His Holiness to appeal to the believing nation and at this stage at least remove the traitors from office: Artur VanetsyanOur Holy Apostolic Church has endured far more severe trials and struggles than this and will undoubtedly emerge from the present challenge with honor.
05/01/2026 10:10Nikol Pashinyan’s administration is dimantling Armenia’s democracy and targeting the Armenian Apostolic Church – Robert Amsterdam (Video)International human rights lawyer Robert Amsterdam wrote: