Armenian citizen detained in Georgia for embezzling large sums of money

An Armenian citizen accused of abusing his official position and embezzling a large amount of money belonging to someone else has been detained in Georgia, while a Ukrainian citizen has been charged in absentia, APA's local bureau reports, citing...

400 Participate in 20th Walkathon for Armenian Bone Marrow Donor Registry in Glendale

A scene from the ABMDR Walkathon Photo by Aleko Boghoskhanian) LOS ANGELES — Close to 400 supporters converged on the plaza of the Glendale City building, in Glendale on Saturday, October 4 to participate in the 20th annual Walk of Life, the...

Together for Sevan: FAO Armenia Staff Join Efforts to protect Armenia’s “Blue Jewel”

Lake Sevan, often referred to as the “blue jewel of Armenia,” is the country’s largest freshwater reservoir and one of the most significant high-altitude lakes in the world. It is living ecosystem, a source of food and livelihoods, and a symbol of...

Struggle for nation`s future, not for power in Armenia - David  Ananyan 

ArmInfo.The struggle in Armenia is not for power, but for the future of the nation and the state. Former Chairman of the RA State Revenue Committee David Ananyan wrote this on his Facebook account. "We began by promoting unity because we believe...

Medical services prices in Armenia are increasing, leading to a rise   in the loss ratio for medical insurance 

ArmInfo. In Armenia, the growing prices of medical services have led to an increase in the loss ratio for medical insurance (both voluntary and with social packages - Ed.), reaching 69% by the end of the first half of 2025, as evidenced by the...

Armenia`s 2026 draft state budget lacks a clear strategy despite the numbers presented: David Ananyan

ArmInfo. The dry figures of Armenia's draft state budget for 2026 conceal a lack of strategy. Thus, the lion's share of state treasury revenues will be provided through taxes, while overall expenditures, including capital expenditures,...

Armenia, Cyprus bound by centuries-old friendship: Pashinyan congratulates Christodoulides on Independence Day

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has extended warm congratulations to the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, on the occasion of the country’s Independence Day. In his message, Pashinyan conveyed greetings on behalf of the...

Armenia’s national health coverage to begin in 2026

October 1, 2025 - 14:59 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia’s Minister of Health Anahit Avanesyan announced that the country will launch a comprehensive health insurance system in three stages starting in 2026 and completing in 2028, Armenpress reports....

ATOP MeaningfulWorld and ABSA partner for mission in Armenia and Georgia

We join forces to nurture sustainable collaboration with Armenia for trauma healing, human rights education, transforming domestic, horizontal, collective and generational trauma, nurturing emotional intelligence, establishing Psi Chi honor...

US embassy staff ‘where possible’ attend trials of Armenians in Baku

US monitors trials of Armenians in Baku Armenian human rights defenders have long warned the international community about the alarming situation of Armenians held in Azerbaijani prisons. They claim the detainees are in “complete isolation”, with...

Focus on mental health and well-being on Minister for Health and Social Affairs’ visit to New York

“We must address the major challenges of our time – mental ill health, loneliness, physical inactivity and unhealthy living habits – with forceful measures. By prioritising preventive efforts, we improve both physical and mental health. It’s clear...

Record Pistachio Harvest and Freight Fraud’s Billion-Dollar Blind Spot

California just wrapped a monster pistachio crop, 1.5 billion pounds of premium product hitting the market, with expanded exports to Mexico and Brazil on deck. The American Pistachio Growers are celebrating quality yields and strong demand. The...

Governor Newsom signs AB 91 to include Armenian-Americans in California demographic reporting

California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Assembly Bill 91, The MENA Inclusion Act, into law, reports Armenian National Committee of America – Western Region (ANCA-WR). Authored by Assemblymember John Harabedian, Chair of the California Armenian...

Armenia-China ties reach strategic level, Pashinyan says

October 1, 2025 - 14:48 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan sent congratulatory messages to Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang on the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. In his...

Armenia considered an aging society, says health center

October 1, 2025 - 13:38 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On October 1, countries worldwide marked the International Day of Older Persons, aimed at raising awareness about challenges and opportunities associated with aging populations and supporting the...

Armenian premier sends congratulatory messages to Chinese leaders on  76th anniversary of founding of People`s Republic of China

ArmInfo.Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan sent congratulatory messages to President Xi Jinping of the People's Republic of China and Premier Li Qiang of the State Council of the People's Republic of China on the occasion of the 76th anniversary of...

Top stories in Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Georgia from 6-10 October, 2025

● Georgian Dream Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze threatened participants of the protests on Rustaveli Avenue. “Let them wait for our systematic and methodical steps. We will not allow 100 or 150 people to mock a country of four million. When a...

Armenian government promises 5.4% GDP growth, but the lack of clear  mechanisms calls into question achievability of this goal -  ex-official

ArmInfo.The draft state budget for 2026 presented by the Armenian government, in its content, is an attempt to combine the idea of "balancing opportunities and risks." However, the document often overflows with formal ambitions without sufficient...

Armenian Renaissance Association awards scholarships to 5 Oakland County residents

Five Oakland County residents received $2,000 scholarships from the nonprofit Armenian Renaissance Association at a Sept. 20 event at the Huron River Hunting & Fishing Club in Farmington. The recipients included: Erika Dafterdarian of West...

An Armenian family moved to South Carolina to live out the American dream. Then ICE arrested

CHARLESTON — Garik Mkrtchyan moved his family to the Lowcountry from Armenia in 2022 in search of the American dream. He started his own business, and his wife, Anahit Sirunyan, found a good office job with a commercial shipping company. They took...