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August 20, 2025

Politics

Archbishop Galstanyan's Sacred Struggle Movement Activist to Remain in Custody

A court in Yerevan has extended the detention of activist Lidia Mantashyan for another three months, until November 25, 2025.

20.08.2025, 19:55

Business

Production of sour cream, cottage cheese, rezhan, and matsun halted at Vardenis dairy plant

An inspection conducted by the Food Safety Inspectorate of Armenia at the Eco Milk Group dairy facility in Vardenis (Gegharkunik region) uncovered several violations, leading to a temporary suspension of the production of certain product types.

20.08.2025, 18:37

Economy

Pashinyan and Overchuk discussed cooperation within the framework of the Eurasian Economic Union

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan received today Deputy Prime Minister of Russia Alexey Overchuk, the press service of the Armenian government reported.

20.08.2025, 16:59

Politics

MP from Civil Contract party Arsen Torosyan submits resignation letter

Arsen Torosyan, a member of the Armenian National Assembly from the ruling Civil Contract party, head of the Health Committee, and a former Minister of Health, has submitted a resignation letter to the Speaker of the Parliament, Alen Simonyan, as announced on the parliament’s website.

20.08.2025, 16:06

Economy

Armenia's GDP grew by 5.9% in Q2, reaching about 2.4 trillion drams - official statistics

The National Statistical Committee disclosed that Armenia's GDP in Q2 2025 saw a 5.9% increase when compared to the same quarter in 2024.

20.08.2025, 14:41

Society

Karabakh refugees have the opportunity to apply for Armenian citizenship at mobile service offices

Residents of Nagorno-Karabakh who have been forcibly displaced can now also submit their applications for Armenian citizenship at the mobile service offices operated by the Ministry of Internal Affairs, as reported by the ministry's press service.

20.08.2025, 12:26

Politics

Armenian President recalls ambassador to Lebanon

Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturyan, at the suggestion of the Prime Minister, signed a decree recalling the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Armenia to Lebanon Vahagn Atabekyan.

20.08.2025, 10:29

Business

Exports from Armenia to EEU totaled around $1.8 billion during the first seven months of 2025, according to Papoyan.

From January to July 2025, Armenia's exports to the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU) reached $1.8 billion, reflecting an increase of $42 million or 2.4% compared to the same timeframe in 2024, as stated by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan.

20.08.2025, 10:24

Economy

Fitch Ratings: peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan reduces risk of renewed hostilities

The peace framework agreement between Armenia (BB-/Stable) and Azerbaijan (BBB-/Stable) is a positive step towards a comprehensive deal and reduces the risk of renewed hostilities, although obstacles remain, Fitch Ratings says.

20.08.2025, 08:44