Armenian News & Stories

A Diaspora Journey: Reconnecting With Armenia's Land

The story of my passion and struggle

A diaspora Armenian reflects on visiting Armenia for the first time, describing the emotional and spiritual experience of returning to ancestral homeland. The writer describes arriving in the country with a sense of familiarity despite never having been there before, finding mean

Armenia Anti-Corruption Committee Investigates Vote Bribery Allegations

Anti-Corruption Committee: Vote Bribes of 70,000 to 200,000 Drams Allegedly Offered in Favor of Strong Armenia

Armenia's Anti-Corruption Committee is investigating allegations that supporters of the Strong Armenia Party offered vote bribes ranging from 70,000 to 200,000 drams to voters during recent electoral activity. The committee's findings, reported by Massis Post, indicate a pattern

Unibank Offers Paris Trip Prize With Love Is Card

Unibank's "Love Is" Card - Win a Trip to Paris

Unibank is running a promotional draw offering a trip to Paris for cardholders. To enter the contest, customers must obtain a "Love Is…" card and complete at least one purchase using the card by December 1, 2026. The promotion provides a chance for cardholders to win the travel p

Clamart hosts 11th annual Armenia Day Festival near Paris

The town of Clamart, near Paris, hosted the 11th annual "Armenia Day" cultural festival on May 23, drawing Armenian community members, French officials, and visitors to celebrate Armenian heritage. The opening ceremony included remarks from France's Delegate Minister for the Inte

Catholicos Aram I Meets Lebanon's New Vatican Ambassador

Catholicos Aram I Offers Prayers at Vatican

Catholicos Aram I, primate of the Armenian Catholic Church, received Lebanon's newly appointed Ambassador to the Holy See at the Vatican's official guest residence during his stay in Rome. The visit represents continued diplomatic engagement between Armenian Church leadership and

Armenian Prosecutor Seeks Approval to Charge Tevanyan

Prosecutor Seeks CEC Approval to Launch Criminal Proceedings Against Andranik Tevanyan

A prosecutor in Armenia has submitted a motion to the Central Electoral Commission (CEC) requesting approval to launch criminal proceedings against Andranik Tevanyan. The motion marks a significant legal development in Armenia's ongoing political landscape. Tevanyan, a prominent

Armenian Relief Society Completes 9th International Cruise Across Asia

The ARS 9th international cruise: Destination Asia

The Armenian Relief Society concluded its 9th International Cruise on May 1, 2026, after a 14-day voyage across Asia. The journey began April 17 in Singapore aboard Royal Caribbean's Ovation of the Seas with over 410 participants from North America, Europe, and Australia. The iti

Pope Leo Issues First Encyclical Urging AI Development Slowdown

Pope Leo urges world to ‘slow down’ on AI in fervent first manifesto

Pope Leo released his first major encyclical Monday, calling on world governments to slow the development of artificial intelligence systems. The 43,000-word document, titled "Magnifica Humanitas" (Magnificent Humanity), warns that rapid AI advancement spreads misinformation, cre

Armenia Hosts Prestigious Concours Mondial de Bruxelles Wine Competition

Armenia Hosts Concours Mondial de Bruxelles International Wine Competition

Armenia hosted the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles, one of the world's most prestigious international wine tasting competitions, in the town of Garni. The competition brings together wine experts and producers from across the globe to evaluate and recognize quality wines through bl

Armenian Party Stages Barrel Rolling Protest in Yerevan

“I Am Against Everyone” Party Stages Barrel Rolling in Yerevan

Armenia's "I'm Against Everyone" party held a barrel-rolling demonstration in central Yerevan on Wednesday, drawing attention ahead of the country's June parliamentary election. The stunt, which involved rolling barrels through the city center, served as a public campaign action

Radio France Internationale Launches Armenian-Language News Service

RFI launches Armenian-language desk

Radio France Internationale inaugurated its eighteenth language service Monday with the launch of an Armenian-language newsroom staffed by eight journalists. The new desk will produce exclusively in Eastern Armenian and focus on digital platforms including Instagram, Facebook, an

Armenia's June elections marked by escalating political tensions

Escalating rhetoric ahead of Armenia’s June parliamentary elections

Armenia's political environment has grown increasingly volatile ahead of the June 7 parliamentary elections, characterized by rising rhetoric and institutional pressure against opposition figures. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, who came to power in 2018 on democratic reform prom