In a message to Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan,  US President Joe Biden has congratulated Armenia’s independence day. The message reads, in parts: On behalf of the American people, I wish you and the Armenian people a safe and happy Independence Day. Our two nations are bonded by history, family, and friendship, including 1.5 million …

The sites of the Prime Minister, primeminister.am, and the official website of the Armenian Government, gov.am, are down since the morning. These links have not been working for several hours. Factor.am tried to contact the Prime Minister’s spokesperson and the government staff to find out the reason for the problem, but our phone calls went …

Some 4,537  COVID -19 tests were performed yesterday, revealing  494  new cases; 18  people died. As of September 20 Total number of tests performed in Armenia- 1,660,016 Confirmed positive cases – 254,436 Deaths – 5,161 Recovered – 236,968 Patients currently receiving treatment – 11,114

The level of vaccinations in Georgia has decreased in recent days, but in some regions the vaccination rate is quite good, Deputy Health Minister Tamar Gabunia told reporters, EurAsia Daily reported. “Vaccination rates are quite good in some areas. Tbilisi is the leader. The number of vaccinated people in the capital is more than 60% …

The number of electronic ballots of candidates in the State Duma elections of the Russian Federation in Moscow turned out to be 78,000 more than the number of ballots issued, Roman Udot, co-chair of the Golos all-Russian public movement, wrote on his Facebook page, DW’s Russian service reported. “If there is at least one ballot …

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan sent a congratulatory message to  Russian President Vladimir Putin on the victory of the United Russia party in the State Duma elections. The message states: “Dear Vladimir Vladimirovich, Please accept my sincere congratulations on the convincing victory of the United Russia party in the State Duma elections in the Russian Federation. …

The Armenian General Benevolent Union said in a Facebook post that two of its Netherlands chapter members were stabbed to death on September 17. “Yesterday, AGBU Holland lost two of the most active women members through a heinous stabbing crime. We lost two of our dear ones who served AGBU for years tirelessly. They are …

The trilateral working group does not discuss the issue of opening a corridor through Armenia to Nakhichevan,  Armenpress quoted  Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk as saying in an answer to a journalist’s question. “That issue is not being discussed. The issue of unblocking economic and transport routes in the South Caucasus is being discussed,” …

A gunman opened fire and killed at least eight people at a university in the Urals city of Perm before being apprehended, VOA reported. The Investigative Committee said in a statement on September 20 that the gunman was wounded during his apprehension. Several others were injured. “The suspect has been identified. During his arrest, he resisted and …