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The bill on sanctions against Russia has sufficient support in the U.S. Senate, Axios reports.
17.07.2026 14:37
  • Press of Diaspora

auroranews.am  Republican Senator Lindsey Graham's bill to tighten sanctions against Russia already has more than...

auroranews.am  Republican Senator Lindsey Graham's bill to tighten sanctions against Russia already has more than 60 co-sponsors, which is sufficient for it to be passed in the U.S. Senate. This is reported by Axios.   According to the publication, the bill proposes to impose 100% secondary tariffs on countries that continue to purchase Russian oil and gas.   According to a source from Axios,...

The possibilities for expanding cooperation between Armenia and Estonia in the field of personal data protection have been discussed.
17.07.2026 14:30
  • Human Rights

  The Deputy Minister of Justice Anna Karapetyan received the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the...

  The Deputy Minister of Justice Anna Karapetyan received the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Republic of Estonia to Armenia Margus Madisalu-Kahar and representatives of the Estonian International Development Center (ESTDEV).    During the meeting, the possibilities for expanding cooperation between Armenia and Estonia in the field of personal data protection were discussed.   Anna Karapetyan presented the reforms being implemented in the field...

The Minister of Emergency Situations has sent a congratulatory message on the occasion of the 35th anniversary of the establishment of the Seismic Protection Territorial Service.
17.07.2026 14:24
  • Press release

  The Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Armenia, Arpine Sargsyan, has sent a...

  The Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Armenia, Arpine Sargsyan, has sent a congratulatory message on the occasion of the 35th anniversary of the establishment of the Seismic Protection Territorial Service.   «Dear colleagues, veterans of the system,   I congratulate you on the occasion of the 35th anniversary of the establishment of the Seismic Protection Territorial Service.   The seismic characteristics of our...

No violations were found in "Jermuk," and there are no diseases in fish products, according to the head of the State Food Safety Service.
17.07.2026 14:18
  • Social

tert.am We have conducted monitoring regarding Jermuk within the country, provided laboratory testing, and no...

tert.am We have conducted monitoring regarding Jermuk within the country, provided laboratory testing, and no violations have been detected; that report has been sent. This was stated by the head of the State Food Safety Service, Tigran Petrosyan, during a press conference:   «Samples have also been taken from fish farms related to fish and fish products, which have gone for testing;...

The "Armenia" alliance will take the mandates according to the serial numbers, except for the 2nd President of the Republic of Armenia.
17.07.2026 14:09
  • Press of Diaspora

Since Robert Kocharian will not take the mandate, Mesrop Manukyan will become a deputy with...

Since Robert Kocharian will not take the mandate, Mesrop Manukyan will become a deputy with the next number on the list.  «Armenia» alliance will take the mandates according to the sequential numbers on the electoral list.  In a conversation with Sputnik Armenia, Agnessa Khachoyan, a candidate for deputy from the «Armenia» alliance, stated this while answering the question of whether it is...

Arrests in Armavir Province: The process of illegally crossing the border has been prevented.
17.07.2026 14:02
  • Press of Diaspora

armlur.am  Law enforcement officers arrested citizens on July 16 at around 01:30 for having reasonable...

armlur.am  Law enforcement officers arrested citizens on July 16 at around 01:30 for having reasonable suspicion of assisting and organizing the illegal crossing of the state border by a group of individuals in the Nalbandyan community of the Armavir region.   Specifically, H. Vanoyan, S. Manukyan, and M. Asatryan have been transferred to the Armavir regional department.   Law enforcement is working to identify...

The prosecutor has submitted the materials of the criminal case regarding the abuse of official powers by the former head of the Koghb community to the court.
17.07.2026 13:55
  • Human Rights

The prosecutor has submitted the materials of the criminal case against A.A., the current head...

The prosecutor has submitted the materials of the criminal case against A.A., the current head of the Noyemberyan community and the head of the Koghb community from 2005 to 2021, to the Anti-Corruption Court with an indictment approved on July 16, 2026:   The criminal proceedings have established that the former head of the Koghb community used his official position and powers...

In the park named after Misak Manushyan, 13 sculptures created by sculptor Ashot Harutyunyan have been installed.
17.07.2026 13:49
  • Social

The 13 sculptures created by Ashot Harutyunyan, a laureate of the President of the Republic...

The 13 sculptures created by Ashot Harutyunyan, a laureate of the President of the Republic of Armenia's award, a member of the Union of Artists of Armenia, have been installed in the Misak Manushyan Park.   The project has been implemented with the support of the Yerevan City Hall.   The artworks will be presented to the public with a permanent exhibition.   The sculptures have...

The preliminary investigation into the criminal case regarding the infliction of severe physical pain and severe mental suffering on a minor by a kindergarten teacher in Vedi has been completed.
17.07.2026 13:42
  • Human Rights

The preliminary investigation of the criminal case initiated regarding the infliction of severe physical pain...

The preliminary investigation of the criminal case initiated regarding the infliction of severe physical pain and severe mental suffering on a minor by a kindergarten teacher in the village of Pkokh Vedi has been completed at the Ararat regional investigative department of the RA Investigative Committee.   During the preliminary investigation of the criminal case, apparent factual data were obtained indicating that...

Vahagn Khachaturyan visited the Embassy of France in Armenia on the occasion of the National Day of the French Republic.
17.07.2026 13:35
  • Press release

The President of the Republic, Vahagn Khachaturyan, visited the Embassy of France in Armenia on...

The President of the Republic, Vahagn Khachaturyan, visited the Embassy of France in Armenia on the occasion of the national holiday of the French Republic, the Day of the Storming of the Bastille:   The President congratulated Ambassador Olivier Decottignies and, through him, President Emmanuel Macron and the friendly people of France, wishing them peace, success, and prosperity:   Emphasizing the special nature of...