President Armen Sargsyan has had a meeting with the Human Rights Defender of Armenia Arman Tatoyan to discuss the situation on the Armenian-Azerbaijani border in connection with the violations of the rights of the border population, the Office of the President reported. Ombudsman Tatoyan presented to the results of the fact-finding work of the Human …

A joint military exercise called “Caucasian Eagle” was launched in Ankara on August 3, with the participation of special units of Turkey, Azerbaijan, Georgia and the Nakhichevan Autonomous Republic, ermenihaber reported. The military exercises will end on August 8. The purpose of the exercise is to strengthen cooperation between the special forces of all parties, …

Speaking to residents of Martakert region, Artsakh President Arayik Harutyunyan said the situation in the region is such that Artsakh is not able to ensure its security on its own. “Victory is not final, defeat is not fatal. To have courage to live on — that’s the key. We have had a victory for 30 …

French President Emanuel Macron wrote on his Twitter page that he has decided to send 200,000 doses of coronavirus vaccine to Armenia. “Armenians are facing countless troubles. I say with solidarity and friendship that France will always be by your side. France is sending 200,000 doses of vaccine to Yerevan to fight the epidemic. We …

Mkhitar Zakaryan, a former mayor of Meghri and MP from the Armenia faction of the National Assembly, will remain detained as the Criminal Court of Appeal upheld d the ruling of the Court of First Instance. After the early parliamentary elections, former Meghri mayor Mkhitar Zakaryan was charged with abusing office and not disclosing the …

Armenian units have thwarted an attempt by Azeri forces to advance into Armenian territory in Gegharkunik province, using a drone , Ministry of Defense has said in a statement. Earlier, on July 30, an Azerbaijani Aerostar drone was downed near Vardenis, Gegharkunik province, and on July 28, military operations were launched from Sotk to Verin …

Some 6,897 COVID -19 tests were performed yesterday, revealing 280 new cases; 4 people die As of August 3 Total number of tests performed in Armenia- 1,364,854 Confirmed positive cases – 230,993 Deaths – 4,625 Recovered – 220,438 Patients currently receiving treatment – 4,808

Rio Olympics silver medalist, two-time world and European champion weightlifter Simon Martirosyan won a silver medal at the 32nd Summer Olympics. In the 109 kg weight category, Martirosyan took the second place with the result of 423 kg (195 kg + 228 kg). In the snatch exercise, the Armenian weightlifter successfully performed 2 approaches, lifting …

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a telephone conversation with French President Emanuel Macron.  President Macron congratulated Nikol Pashinyan on his appointment to the post of Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia and praised the uninterrupted implementation of democratic processes in the country. He announced the decision to provide 200,000 doses of vaccine to Armenia. …