Armenian Military Aircraft Crashes, Killing Crew On Training Flight Armenian military aircraft crash near Yerevan claims two lives. Soviet-made An-2 involved in the tragic incident. Investigation ongoing. Top News · Jul 19, 2024
Armenian protests demand PM’s head over concessions to Azerbaijan Mass protests against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan have rocked Yerevan. Al Jazeera · Jun 10, 2024
Armenian Police Detain 130 Protesters In Yerevan Armenian police detain over 130 protesters in ongoing demonstrations in Yerevan amid escalating tensions. Challenges of balancing freedom of expression wit... Top News · May 27, 2024
Firebrand Armenian Cleric Suspends Religious Duties To Challenge PM A charismatic Armenian cleric spearheading anti-government protests temporarily stepped down from his religious post on Monday to mount a direct challenge to Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. International Business Times · May 27, 2024
Charismatic Cleric Turns Protest Firebrand In Armenia Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan has catapulted to the forefront of Armenian politics, galvanising mass popular protests against the government's plan to cede land to arch-foe Azerbaijan. International Business Times · May 15, 2024
Armenia Detains Demonstrators As Protest Leader Seeks PM's Impeachment Armenia on Tuesday detained dozens of demonstrators in the capital Yerevan as large protests continue against government plans to concede land to the country's historic foe, Azerbaijan. International Business Times · May 14, 2024
Armenian Protesters Demand PM Resignation Over Border Villages Issue Armenian protesters rally in Yerevan against government's decision to transfer border villages to Azerbaijan, demanding PM's resignation. Top News · May 11, 2024
Russia Quietly Exits Karabakh, Ceding Its Clout 'For Good' When Russian troops deployed to Nagorno-Karabakh four years ago, their task was clear: keep the peace between bitter foes Armenia and Azerbaijan and prevent another war in the volatile region. International Business Times · Apr 20, 2024
France, Russia stand on opposite sides of Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict Azerbaijan has accused France of threatening the country after Paris recalled its ambassador and accused Baku of damaging relations. Meanwhile Russian peacekeepers have begun withdrawing from the Nagorno-Karabakh enclave, which Azerbaijan recaptured from Armenian separatists last year. Radio France Internationale · Apr 18, 2024
EU vows €270m package for Armenia as ties with Russia collapse The European Union on Friday pledged a €270 million financial package for Armenia as Brussels and Washington push to boost ties with Yerevan while its relations with Russia crumble. Radio France Internationale · Apr 5, 2024
EU Vows 270mn Euros For Armenia Amid Russia Tensions The European Union on Friday pledged a 270-million-euro ($290 million) financial package for Armenia as Brussels and Washington push to boost ties with Yerevan while its relations with Russia crumble. International Business Times · Apr 5, 2024
'Bracing For Conflict': Armenians Fear Azerbaijani Land Claims Peering through the window at a bustling crowd outside the Voskepar village council in northeastern Armenia, mayor Ishkhan Aghbalyan said locals are on edge over arch-foe Azerbaijan's claims to their lands. International Business Times · Apr 4, 2024
3 men in Armenia attempt to storm Yerevan police station and 2 are injured by their own grenades Armenia’s Ministry of Internal Affairs says three armed men have attempted to storm a police station in the Armenian capital of Yerevan detonating hand grenades that injured two of the attackers The Independent UK · Mar 24, 2024
France, Armenia Hail Military Ties Amid Russia Tensions France and Armenia on Friday hailed growing military cooperation as Armenian leader Nikol Pashinyan seeks to reduce his small country's dependence on former master Russia. International Business Times · Feb 23, 2024
Radio France Internationale · Feb 23, 2024 Armenia signs arms contract with France amid boost in military ties France signed commitments to sell precision rifles to Armenia and train Armenian military officers, their defence ministers said Friday. The move comes as Yerevan seeks to reduce its dependence on Moscow.
Radio France Internationale · Feb 22, 2024 France ups military ties with Armenia with first ever visit by a defence minister France's Sebastien Lecornu travelled to Armenia Thursday on the first trip by a French defence minister to the South Caucasus nation. It comes as tensions rise with Yerevan's historic rival Azerbaijan, and as French President Emmanuel Macron met with Armenia's leader in Paris.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 31, 2024 Armenia formally joins international criminal court in snub to Russia Yerevan obligated to arrest Vladimir Putin if he enters Armenia after move Moscow calls ‘unfriendly step’
International Business Times · Jan 31, 2024 Armenia Formally Joins International Criminal Court, Irks Russia Armenia on Thursday formally joined the International Criminal Court (ICC), officials said, in a move that traditional ally Moscow has denounced as "unfriendly".
International Business Times · Dec 27, 2023 Karabakh Refugees Hold Little Hope For Azerbaijan Peace Before fleeing the advancing Azerbaijani troops for Armenia, Suren Martirosyan glanced back one last time at his fruit garden in Nagorno-Karabakh, and the momentary vision has haunted him ever since.
The Times of India · Dec 7, 2023 Glove girls for the future of Indian boxing Young boxers Payal, Nisha and Akansha put up dominating performances to emerge champions at the 2023 IBA Junior World Boxing Championships in Yerevan, Armenia as India concluded their impressive campaign with 17 medals. Payal handed India its first gold at the meet when she outclassed local favourite Petrosyan Heghine by…
The Times of India · Dec 5, 2023 Payal, Nisha and Akansha strike gold as India win 17 medals at Junior World Boxing Championships NEW DELHI: Rising star boxers Payal, Nisha, and Akansha showcased their dominance at the 2023 IBA Junior World Boxing Championships in Yerevan, Armenia, contributing to India's impressive tally of 17 medals.
The Hindu · Dec 4, 2023 Junior World Boxing Championships: Amisha, Prachi, Hardik sign off with silver; 9 Indian boxers to fight for gold Indian boxers Hardik Panwar, Amisha Keretta and Prachi Tokas signed off with silver medals after suffering defeats in their respective finals at the IBA Junior World Boxing Championships in Yerevan, Armenia
Radio France Internationale · Nov 25, 2023 Armenians warn ethnic cleansing risks being forgotten – again Amid the conflict between Israel and Hamas and the ongoing war in Ukraine, the exodus of ethnic Armenians from the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh is getting little media attention – to the chagrin of Armenians, who feel betrayed by the international community, for the third time.
The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2023 Dozens of Wales football fans arrested in Armenia ahead of crunch Euro 2024 qualifier The Football Association of Wales confirmed that 32 supporters had been arrested in the Armenian capital
The Guardian - UK · Nov 18, 2023 Armenia 1-1 Wales: Euro 2024 qualifying – as it happened Minute-by-minute report: Automatic qualification is now out of Welsh hands after a draw in Yerevan. Scott Murray was watching