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Childbirth benefits in Armenia will amount to 500,000 drams starting September 1, 2026, as stated by the Ministry of Social Affairs
The one-time childbirth benefit for the first and second child in Armenia will be set at 500,000 drams beginning September 1, 2026, according to Minister of Labor and Social Affairs Arsen Torosyan.... ... drams, which will represent an increase for the first and second child," Torosyan remarked. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced that the allowance for the birth of a first child will be raised by 200,000 drams, for a second child by 200,...
11/20/2025Armenian Prime Minister orders elimination of tax overpayments by businesses
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan declared that he has mandated government agencies to address instances of tax overpayment by businesses. YEREVAN, November 20. /ARКА/. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan declared that he has mandated government agencies to address ...
11/20/2025Pashinyan calls joint project with Firebird, Team Telecom and NVIDIA "an extremely significant investment"
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced today that the extensive AI Data Center initiative, being executed in Armenia in collaboration with Firebird and the U.S.-based NVIDIA, represents a highly significant investment program. YEREVAN, November 20. /ARKA/. Armenian ...
11/20/2025Armenian Prime Minister Asks U.S. to Keep Issue of Armenian Prisoners in Baku in Focus
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan told reporters today that during his meeting with US Deputy Secretary of State Alison Hooker in Yerevan, he asked her to keep the issue of Armenian prisoners in Azerbaijan in the spotlight. YEREVAN, November 20. /ARKA/. Armenian Prime Minister ...
11/20/2025Parliamentary delegations of Armenia and Azerbaijan discussed Washington Summit and confidence-building
The meeting of the Armenian and Azerbaijani parliamentary delegations took place on November 18 in Istanbul on the sidelines of the 23rd Autumn Session ... ... international organizations. The seven-point declaration signed following the trilateral meeting between Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, U.S. President Donald Trump, and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on August 8 in Washington includes the initialing ...
11/18/2025Samvel Karapetyan's pretrial detention extended for another two months
The Anti-Corruption Court of Armenia has prolonged the pretrial detention of Samvel Karapetyan, president of Tashir Group and philanthropist, for an additional ... ... Armenians and the Armenian Apostolic Church), large-scale tax evasion, and money laundering. Earlier, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan suggested the possibility of nationalizing ESA or selling it to "an international, reputable specialized company,...
11/18/2025Armenia aims to establish direct air travel with the United States.
During a meeting in Yerevan on Monday, Armenian Security Council Secretary Armen Grigoryan and US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Alison Hooker emphasized ... ... Prosperity" initiative and the actions being undertaken within its framework. During a meeting between Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and US President Donald Trump at the White House on August 8, the leaders signed Memoranda of Understanding between ...
11/17/2025PSRC head assesses likelihood of electricity price increase in Armenia
Mesrop Mesropyan, the Chairman of Armenia's Public Services Regulatory Commission (PSRC), addressed the potential for an increase in electricity prices following ... ... its priority interest, seize the rights to this property," Mesropyan indicated. Previously, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan proposed the option of nationalizing ENA or selling it to "a reputable international specialized company, while ...
11/17/2025Electric Networks of Armenia JSC's license for electricity distribution revoked
On Monday, the Armenian Public Services Regulatory Commission (PSRC) decided to revoke Electric Networks ... ... and procedures for connecting new subscribers, and violations of building and fire safety regulations during the construction and renovation of certain facilities. The... ... large-scale tax evasion, and money laundering. Earlier, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan suggested the possibility of nationalizing ESA or selling it to "an international...
11/17/2025Hooker informs Pashinyan about launch of bilateral working groups to advance TRIPP project
During a meeting with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan in Yerevan today, U.S. Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Alison Hooker announced the launch of bilateral working groups, led by Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Sonata Kalter, aimed at implementing the bilateral agreements reached ...
11/17/2025US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs arrives in Armenia
U.S. Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Alison Hooker arrived in Armenia to advance the U.S. President's vision for regional peace and security, the U.S. Embassy in Yerevan reported. YEREVAN,... ... regional peace and security, the U.S. Embassy in Yerevan reported. Hooker is scheduled to meet with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan, Security Council Secretary Armen Grigoryan, and Armenia's Special Envoy for Normalization ...
11/17/2025Armenia to ban the discharge of untreated industrial wastewater starting July 1, 2026
... 2026, discharging industrial wastewater into the centralized wastewater system without prior treatment will be prohibited, said Armenian Environment Minister Hambardzum Matevosyan. YEREVAN, November 14. /ARKA/. Starting July 1, 2026, discharging industrial ... ... own expense in local treatment facilities," he said at a government meeting on Friday. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, for his part, emphasized that used water should not be returned to nature without treatment, otherwise it would be ...
11/14/2025Armenian government approves comprehensive package of laws on compulsory health insurance
... We have also sanctioned the legislative package for its prompt discussion," she stated during a government meeting on Friday. The minister further indicated that 700,000 beneficiaries are presently registered in the Armed electronic application. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan remarked that the reform is expected to be enacted by January 1, 2026. In 2026, during the initial phase of transitioning to a general health insurance system (2026-2028), 1.7 million Armenian residents will be included. This group encompasses ...
11/14/2025Work is underway to distribute governing shares of Armenia and United States in company that will carry out e TRIPP project: Pashinyan
Armenia is in the process of developing a written regulatory framework for the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP) project, as stated by Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. YEREVAN, November 14. /ARКА/. Armenia is in the process of developing a written regulatory framework for the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP) project, as stated by Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. "The ...
11/14/2025Crossroads of Peace project enters practical phase – Pashinyan
The Armenian government's Crossroads of Peace initiative has transitioned into its practical phase, with the North-South project now becoming a tangible reality, as announced by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. YEREVAN, November 14. /ARКА/. The Armenian government's Crossroads of Peace initiative has transitioned into its practical phase, with the North-South project now becoming a tangible reality, as announced by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan....
11/14/2025Pashinyan blames sharp increase in public debt on weapons purchases and COVID-19
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan blamed the sharp increase in the country's public debt on weapons purchases and COVID-19. YEREVAN, November 13. /ARКА/. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan blamed the sharp increase in the country's public debt on weapons purchases ...
11/13/2025ENA’s petition to remove the head of the PSRC was rejected
At a meeting on Thursday, members of the Public Services Regulatory Commission (PSRC) of Armenia unanimously rejected the petition to remove PSRC head Mesrop Mesropyan. YEREVAN, November 13. /ARKA/. At a meeting on ... ... party (terminated after his appointment as head of the PSRC), and the direct connection between Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's social media posts regarding ENA and the PSRC's actions immediately following these posts. The lawyer also mentioned ...
11/13/2025Construction of "Trump Route" in Armenia to begin in the second half of 2026 – Pashinyan
All details of the TRIPP (Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity) project are planned to be finalized by the end of this year. The project will be implemented at a very rapid pace, stated Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. YEREVAN, November 12. /ARKA/. All details of the TRIPP (Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity) project are planned to be finalized by the end of this year. The project will be implemented at a very rapid pace, stated Armenian ...
11/12/2025Armenia will never refuse to buy wheat from Russia – Pashinyan
Armenia will never refuse to buy wheat from Russia, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated. YEREVAN, November 12. /ARКА/. Armenia will never refuse to buy wheat from Russia, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated. "I am officially stating this. However, Armenia will also, without hesitation, consider other options ...
11/12/2025Armenia's territorial integrity must be restored through border delimitation with Azerbaijan: Pashinyan
Armenia's territorial integrity must be restored through border delimitation with Azerbaijan, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated. YEREVAN, November 12. /ARКА/. Armenia's territorial integrity must be restored through border delimitation with Azerbaijan, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated. "We are committed to the agreements and rule out any ...
11/12/2025Khandanyan: Territorial exchange between Armenia and Azerbaijan impossible without a referendum
Territorial exchange between Armenia and Azerbaijan cannot be carried out without a referendum, stated Sarkis Khandanyan, head of the Standing Committee on ... ... TRIPP project, and the enclave issue will likely be discussed at subsequent meetings. Previously, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated that the topic of enclaves between Armenia and Azerbaijan "has always been and is" and that the Armenian ...
11/11/2025Armenian government accused of political adventurism and expropriation of ENA, owned by Samvel Karapetyan
David Ghazinyan, former acting general director of Electric Networks of Armenia CJSC, called the government's actions against ENA, owned by Tashir Group President Samvel Karapetyan, political adventurism ... ... as well as the principles of stability and predictability in the energy sector. Society will pay for the adventurism of the Pashinyan government," the statement reads. Earlier, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan suggested the possibility of ...
11/11/2025ENA interim manager says company's owner had not approved $690 million in loan guarantees with regulator
... Bank (ADB) office in Georgia, and Arman Barkhudaryan, a senior representative of the International Finance Corporation (IFC) in Armenia. He indicated that upon taking on the role of interim manager of ENA, he commenced a thorough internal examination of ... ... exchange current information on the topics under consideration during regular meetings. Previously, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan proposed the option of nationalizing ENA or selling it to 'a reputable international specialized company, while maintaining ...
11/11/2025Public Services Regulatory Commission (PSRC) publishes draft decision to revoke the license of ENA
... improperly complied" with the stipulations of the RA Law "On Energy" and the PSRC, which poses a risk to the safety and reliability of the energy system, its components, and the rights and legitimate interests of consumers. It has been ... ... initiated against the company on July 18, 2025, to investigate the aforementioned potential violations. Previously, on November 6, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan indicated the possibility of either nationalizing ENA or selling it to "an international, reputable specialized ...
11/10/2025From 2023 to 2025, Armenian government invested approximately 171 billion drams in the military-industrial complex, says Pashinyan.
From 2023 to 2025, the Armenian government invested approximately 171 billion drams in the military-industrial complex, said Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. YEREVAN, November 8. /ARKA/. From 2023 to 2025, the Armenian government invested approximately 171 billion drams in the military-industrial complex, said Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. "This is approximately $450 million," he ...
11/08/2025Baku and Yerevan still have much to do to make the normalization of bilateral relations irreversible, says Russian Foreign Ministry
Armenia and Azerbaijan still have much to do to make the process of normalizing bilateral relations irreversible, the Russian ... .... On January 11, 2021, Russian and Azerbaijani Presidents Vladimir Putin and Ilham Aliyev, and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan signed a joint statement aimed at developing the region and unblocking communications.-0-
11/07/2025Armenian Prime Minister welcomes Russia's increased involvement in delivering goods by rail
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan welcomed Russia's increased involvement in delivering goods by rail. YEREVAN, November 6. /ARКА/. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan welcomed Russia's increased involvement in delivering goods by rail. Yesterday, a train carrying ...
11/06/2025Armenian government will allocate 8.43 billion drams for Kajaran-Agarak section of North-South road corridor
... section of the North-South road corridor. Deputy Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure of the Republic of Armenia Armen Simonyan presented a budget redistribution plan for these purposes at a government meeting on Thursday. "The ... ... drams are planned for the construction of the northern section of the Sisian-Kajaran highway, and 8.7 million drams for the safety assessment of the Bargushat tunnel project on the Sisian-Qajaran highway. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, for his part, noted that "the North-South project is beginning to crystallize before our eyes and become tangible....
11/06/2025Pashinyan Allows Nationalization of "Electric Networks of Armenia"
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has not ruled out the nationalization of “Electric Networks of Armenia” CJSC, urging the public to wait for the decision of the Public Services Regulatory Commission (PSRC) on the results of administrative proceedings against the company....
11/06/2025Armenia plans to organize import of various goods from Russia via Azerbaijan – Pashinyan
Armenia plans to organize the import of various goods from Russia via Azerbaijan, announced Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. YEREVAN, November 6. /ARKA/. Armenia plans to organize the import of various goods from Russia via Azerbaijan, announced Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. Yesterday evening, a train carrying 15 Russian grain trucks arrived at the ...
11/06/2025500 AMD a month for health: Armenia to reduce financial burden of health insurance on population
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan held discussions with Health Minister Anahit Avanesyan regarding the rollout of a universal health insurance system, as reported by the government press service. YEREVAN, November 5. /ARКА/. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan held ...
11/05/2025Armenia has not withdrawn any of its international lawsuits against Azerbaijan – RA representative
Armenia has not withdrawn any of its lawsuits filed against Azerbaijan in international courts, Karen Andreasyan, Armenia's representative ... ...," Karen Andreasyan, Armenia's representative on international legal affairs, told reporters. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has repeatedly stated Armenia's readiness to drop international lawsuits against Azerbaijan after the signing of the ...
11/05/2025Armenia has not withdrawn any of its international lawsuits against Azerbaijan – representative
Armenia has not retracted any of its lawsuits lodged against Azerbaijan in international courts, Karen Andreasyan, Armenia's representative ... ... the National Assembly concerning any concessions in legal actions," Karen Andreasyan said. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has consistently expressed Armenia's willingness to withdraw international lawsuits against Azerbaijan following the ...
11/05/2025The TRIPP project is important not only for Armenia but also for the countries of the region, the U.S., Russia, and China – Pashinyan
Armenia is actively working with its American partners to implement the TRIPP (“Trump Route”) project as quickly as possible, Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan stated. YEREVAN, November 4. /ARKA/. Armenia is actively working with its American partners to implement the TRIPP (“Trump Route”) project as quickly as possible, Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan stated. “This project is of ...
11/04/2025Strategic partnership between Armenia and China rises to a new level - Pashinyan
The strategic partnership document signed between Armenia and China marks a new level of relations between the two countries, stated Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. YEREVAN, November 4. /ARKA/. The strategic partnership document signed between Armenia and China marks a new level of relations between the two countries, stated Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. He called his visit to China (August ...
11/04/2025Pashinyan confirms his official invitation to Erdogan for European Community Summit in Yerevan
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced that he has officially invited Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to attend the European Community Summit, which will be held in Yerevan in May 2026. YEREVAN, November 4. /ARКА/. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced ...
11/04/2025Central Asian countries are major beneficiaries of Crossroads of Peace and TRIPP projects, says Armenian Prime Minister
Central Asian countries are on the initial list of beneficiaries of the Crossroads of Peace and Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP) projects, stated Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. YEREVAN, November 4. /ARKA/. Central Asian countries are on the initial list of beneficiaries of the Crossroads of Peace and Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP) projects, stated Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan....
11/04/2025No grounds for revoking license of Electric Networks of Armenia, says former CEO
David Ghazinyan, who previously served as CEO of Electric Networks of Armenia (ENA) power distribution company, asserted that there are no valid reasons to revoke the company's license. YEREVAN,... ... "public calls for the seizure of power" and large-scale tax evasion and money laundering. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced his intention to nationalize ENA, asserting that the process would be carried out in accordance with Armenian ...
11/03/2025Tashir group says 3-dram electricity price cut in Armenia is possible, but regulator disagrees
... Karapetyan, the vice president of the Tashir Group of Companies, claimed in a social media post that the Electric Network of Armenia (ENA), which is owned by the group, has the ability to lower electricity prices for Armenian households by 3 drams. ... ... "Despite a significant increase in losses following the government's appointment of an interim manager (after Prime Minister Pashinyan announced intentions to nationalize the company), ENA still managed to generate an additional 6 billion drams in profits ...
10/31/2025Owner of ENA resubmits application to PSRC for electricity price reduction
... Capital, (a division of Tashir Group, owned by Russia-based billionaire Samvel Karapetyan), the owner of Electric Networks of Armenia (ENA) power distrbution company, on Friday has again officially asked for the Public Services Regulatory Commission's ... ... "public calls for the seizure of power" and large-scale tax evasion and money laundering. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced his intention to nationalize ENA, asserting that the process would be carried out in accordance with Armenian ...
10/31/2025Armenia plans to establish independent body for personal data protection
Armenia has developed a concept for the creation of a new independent authorized body for personal data protection, which will ... ... and practices. According to the government press service, the document was presented at a meeting with Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on reforming the personal data protection system. It was emphasized that the reforms being implemented will also contribute ...
10/31/2025Pashinyan and Macron emphasize strategic importance of Armenian-French relations
At a meeting in Paris on Thursday, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and French President Emmanuel Macron emphasized the strategic importance of bilateral cooperation and expressed their readiness to continue consistent steps in this direction. YEREVAN, October 30. /ARКА/. At a meeting in Paris on Thursday,...
10/30/2025Pashinyan: Establishing diplomatic relations with Turkey and opening the border are just a matter of time
Establishing diplomatic relations with Turkey and opening the border are only a matter of time, as there are currently no significant obstacles, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated during the "At the Crossroads of Leadership" discussion held at the 8th Paris Peace Forum. YEREVAN, October 30. /ARKA/. Establishing diplomatic relations with Turkey and opening the border are only a matter of time, as there ...
10/30/2025Former head of Electric Networks of Armenia is confident that the company's license will be revoked "due to a political order"
David Ghazinyan, the former acting director general of Electric Networks of Armenia (ENA) CJSC, believes that the company's license will be revoked as a result of a political directive. YEREVAN, October ... ... way." Additionally, he has been charged with large-scale tax evasion and money laundering. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced a nationalization plan for ENA, emphasizing that the process will adhere to Armenian law. Amendments to the ...
10/29/2025Pashinyan and new British Ambassador to Armenia discussed boosting trade and economic ties
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to Armenia, Alexandra Pamela Cole, discussed boosting trade and economic ties. YEREVAN, October 28. /ARКА/....
10/28/2025Armenian PSRC to complete its review of administrative proceedings against Electric Networks of Armenia by November 18
Armenia's Public Services Regulatory Commission (PSRC) is expected to complete its review of the administrative proceedings initiated ... ... our own way." He was later also charged with large-scale tax evasion and money laundering. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced the nationalization plan for ENA, asserting that the process would be carried out in accordance with Armenian ...
10/28/2025Armenia's 2026 state budget revenue is planned to increase by 8.9% – Pashinyan
Armenia's 2026 state budget revenue is planned to increase by 253.4 billion drams, or 8.9%, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced during the 2026 budget debate in parliament. YEREVAN, October 27. /ARKA/. Armenia's 2026 state budget revenue is planned to increase by 253.4 billion drams, or 8.9%, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced during the 2026 budget ...
10/27/2025Armenia Ready to Ensure Truck Transit from Turkey to Azerbaijan and Back – Pashinyan
tStarting today, Armenia is ready to ensure truck transit from Turkey to Azerbaijan and back along the Margara-Yeghegnadzor-Sisian-Goris route, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced during a parliamentary discussion of the 2026 draft state budget. YEREVAN, October 27. /ARКА/. Starting today, Armenia is ready to ensure truck transit from Turkey to Azerbaijan and back along the Margara-Yeghegnadzor-Sisian-Goris ...
10/27/2025Five new reservoirs will be built in Armenia for approximately 40 billion drams
Projects for the construction of five new reservoirs in Armenia, worth approximately 40 billion drams, were discussed on Friday at the 7th meeting of the Public Investment Committee, chaired by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. -- YEREVAN, October 24. /ARKA/. Projects for the construction of five new reservoirs in Armenia, worth approximately 40 billion drams, were discussed on Friday at the 7th meeting of the Public Investment Committee, chaired by Prime Minister ...
10/24/2025Pashinyan announced a 13.8% increase in agricultural exports in 2025
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan commented on the opposition's statements about problems with agricultural exports. YEREVAN, October 23. /ARКА/. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan commented on the opposition's statements about problems with agricultural exports. The ...
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