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Armenia Strengthens Child Protection Laws as Cases of Domestic Violence Rise
In Armenia, many children continue to face domestic violence at home. Every day, new cases are reported, revealing the urgent need for stronger protection systems and better awareness among parents and communities. One recent case in Yerevan shows how deep this problem runs. On October 11, a woman contacted the police to report that her 12-year-old son had been missing for two days. When police found him, the boy said he had wandered through different streets and slept outsid
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Oct 31
Vahe Aghasyan Wins Historic European U23 Judo Gold for Armenia
Armenian judoka Vahe Aghasyan became the European U23 Champion in the 60 kg weight category — a historic victory for Armenia at the tournament held in Chișinău, Moldova. Throughout the competition, Aghasyan showed strength, discipline, and determination, defeating opponents from Bulgaria, Spain, Moldova, Belgium, and in the final — Georgia’s Mate Gogoberishvili — to claim the gold medal. This triumph is only the second U23 European gold medal in Armenia’s judo history. The la
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Oct 31
Armenia to Receive €5 Million from EU for Nuclear Safety and Defense Projects
Armenia will receive €5 million ($5.8 million) in financial support for improving nuclear safety and strengthening defense systems in the country. The funding was announced by Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure Davit Khudatyan during a Cabinet meeting on Thursday. The funds will come through a new agreement between the Armenian government and the European Commission, which focuses on enhancing nuclear safety and radiation protection measures. Khudatyan
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Oct 30
Armenia’s Tigran Karapetyan Wins Gold, Sets Two European Records at Junior Weightlifting Championships
Armenia’s national team has earned its third gold medal at the European Junior and U23 Weightlifting Championships taking place in Durrës, Albania. Armenian weightlifter Tigran Karapetyan became the European champion in the 71 kg weight category after setting two new European records. In the snatch event, Karapetyan successfully lifted 131 kg, 136 kg, and 145 kg, with the last lift setting a new European record. He took first place in this round. In the clean and jerk, Karape
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Oct 30
Armenian Government Approves Shorter Military Service Term, Bill Advances to National Assembly
The Armenian government has approved a new bill to reduce the term of mandatory military service from 24 months to 18 months. The decision was made during a cabinet meeting on October 30 and was classified as urgent, meaning the bill will soon be discussed in parliament. According to the government, this change reflects ongoing reforms in the defense system aimed at increasing the share of professional and contract-based service in the Armed Forces. Officials said that in rec
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Oct 30
Pashinyan Joins Defrocked Priest in Unauthorized Liturgy, Escalating Government’s Clash with the Armenian Church
A deepening confrontation between the Armenian government and the Armenian Apostolic Church erupted again this weekend when Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan attended an unauthorized liturgy led by a defrocked priest at Hovhannavank Monastery, in open defiance of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. The incident followed weeks of growing tension between state authorities and the Church. The conflict began when Father Aram — whose secular name is Stepan Asatryan — publicly attacke
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Oct 27
Armenia to Take Part in First Military Weightlifting Tournament in Iran
The Armenian national weightlifting team will travel to Iran to participate in the first-ever international military weightlifting tournament. According to the Armenian Weightlifting Federation, the competition will be held in the Iranian city of Babolsar from November 1 to 6. Armenia’s delegation will include four athletes: Karlen Davtyan (60 kg), Zhora Grigoryan (65 kg), Hovhannes Hovhannisyan (71 kg), and Hovhannes Ghahramanyan (94 kg). The team will be coached by Yervand
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Oct 27
Without the October 27 Parliament Attack, Would Armenia Have Taken Another Political Path?
Today marks 26 years since one of the darkest days in Armenia’s modern history — the October 27, 1999 terrorist attack inside the National Assembly. On that day, a group of armed men entered the parliament during a government question-and-answer session and opened fire. As a result, eight top Armenian officials were killed, including National Assembly Speaker Karen Demirchyan, Prime Minister Vazgen Sargsyan, Deputy Speakers Yuri Bakhshyan and Ruben Miroyan, MPs Armenak Armena
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Oct 27
Armenia’s Mamikon Khachatryan Wins Silver at World Gymnastics Championships
Armenia continues to shine on the world gymnastics stage, as 19-year-old Mamikon Khachatryan claimed a silver medal at the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships held in Jakarta, Indonesia. The young athlete, who is already a European silver medalist, delivered an impressive performance in the pommel horse final, scoring 14.600 points and earning the title of world vice-champion. Khachatryan shared the same score with China’s Yangmin Yong, who was awarded the gold medal. The
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Oct 24
Armenia to Provide Free Next-Generation Glucose Sensors for 1,100 Children with Diabetes
The Armenian government has approved a new healthcare initiative that will provide free next-generation glucose monitoring systems to 1,100 children living with diabetes. The decision was adopted during a Cabinet meeting on October 23 as part of amendments to the 2025 state budget and related government programs. According to Health Minister Anahit Avanesyan, the government will allocate 570 million AMD to introduce a continuous glucose monitoring system for children aged 10
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Oct 23
Armenian Government Moves to Shut Down Church TV Channel
Armenia’s parliament has approved legislation that could soon take the Shoghakat TV channel, co-owned by the Armenian Apostolic Church, off the air. This comes during rising tensions between Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s government and Catholicos Karekin II, the head of the church. Under the new government-backed law, authorities can stop the broadcasts of Shoghakat, which has operated for nearly twenty years as a joint project between the state and the church. Since its f
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Oct 22
Armenia Becomes 30th State to Ratify the Oviedo Convention on Human Rights and Biomedicine
Armenia has officially become the 30th state to ratify the Council of Europe’s Convention on Human Rights and Biomedicine, also known as the Oviedo Convention. The ratification is a big step in Armenia’s commitment to protecting human dignity and ensuring that medical and scientific progress is guided by ethical principles. The Convention will come into effect for Armenia on February 1, 2026. The official ratification took place on October 15, 2025, in Strasbourg. During the
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Oct 16
Armenian Defense Attorney Brutally Detained for Criticizing Authorities Online
Armenia’s democratic system is facing another serious test after the detention of defense lawyer Aleksandr Kochubayev — one of the attorneys representing defendants in the high-profile case involving Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan and several others accused of terrorism and attempting to seize power. The incident occurred immediately after Thursday’s closed-door court session. Witnesses said masked law enforcement agents detained Kochubayev in a violent and secretive manner. Hi
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Oct 16
Armenia Calls Out Azerbaijan’s Crimes at the UN: 23 Armenians Still Unlawfully Detained and Tortured in Baku
Armenia’s voice at the United Nations has once again exposed Azerbaijan’s ongoing violations of human rights and international law. During the 80th session of the UN General Assembly’s Third Committee, Armenia’s Permanent Representative drew attention to the alarming situation of 23 Armenians who remain unlawfully detained in Baku, Azerbaijan, under harsh and degrading conditions. In a statement, Armenia’s mission strongly condemned the politically motivated use of torture an
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Oct 15
Armenian Government Escalates Church Crackdown: Bishop and 10 Priests Arrested in Aragatsotn Raids
Armenia is once again witnessing a dangerous confrontation between its government and the Armenian Apostolic Church — a clash that creates a deep divisions in the nation’s identity and values. On October 15, Armenian authorities carried out coordinated raids across Aragatsotn Province, arresting ten priests and Bishop Mkrtich Proshyan, the head of the Aragatsotn Diocese and cousin of Catholicos Garegin Nersisyan. The Interior Ministry confirmed the arrests but offered no deta
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Oct 15
UK Lifts 30-Year Arms Embargo on Armenia and Azerbaijan
The United Kingdom has lifted its more than 30-year arms embargo on Armenia and Azerbaijan — this is a major policy change. The decision was announced in a written statement to the British Parliament by Minister of State for Europe, Stephen Doughty. This replaces the government’s earlier position from July 1, 2025, and officially ends the restrictions that were first imposed in 1992 during the outbreak of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. According to Doughty, the original reaso
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Oct 14
ReA 2025: Armenia’s Biggest Animation Festival Brings Global Artists to Yerevan
Yerevan will once again become the center of creativity and imagination as it welcomes the 17th “ReA” International Animation Film and Visual Arts Festival from October 19 to 25. The week-long event will bring together artists, filmmakers, animators, and audiences from around the world, including members of the Armenian diaspora who continue to play an important role in global animation and comic art. The festival will open on October 19 at the Cinema House with the screening
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Oct 14
Armenian Genocide Martyr Ignatius Maloyan to Be Canonized at the Vatican
On October 19, the Vatican will host a historic event as Pope Leo XIV leads the canonization ceremony of Blessed Archbishop Ignatius Maloyan, a spiritual leader who was martyred during the Armenian Genocide. Dr. Carlo Coppola, President of the Hrant Nazaryants Armenian Association in Bari, Italy, said: “His canonization is not only the recognition of his personal holiness but also a tribute to the resilience of the Armenian people. It is an occasion to reflect on the history
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Oct 14
Trump Gloats at Middle East Summit: “I Solved Armenia–Azerbaijan War in One Hour”
At the Middle East Peace Summit in Sharm El-Sheikh on October 13, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump made headlines once again by boasting: “I solved the 32-year-old war between Armenia and Azerbaijan in one hour.” For the first time, Trump correctly pronounced the names of both countries. In past appearances, he repeatedly confused Armenia with “Albania” and referred to Azerbaijan as “Aber-baijan.” His latest remarks show how often he trivializes the devastating conflict whi
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Oct 13
Armenia’s Economy Minister Welcomes Turkish Investments
Armenia’s Minister of Economy, Gevorg Papoyan, has denied reports that Turkish companies are planning to enter Armenia under the “Trump’s Path” (TRIPP) project. Speaking at the National Assembly, Papoyan said there is no truth to the claims that Turkish or Azerbaijani financial groups will use the program to secretly operate in Armenia. Papoyan explained that Turkish companies have already been active in Armenia since 2012–2013. They are mainly involved in the retail clothing
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Oct 13
