January 13 2026, 18:44 Rafael Arutyunyan inducted into US Figure Skating Hall of Fame Armenian American coach Rafael Arutyunyan, who has worked with many of the world’s leading figure skaters, has been officially inducted into the US…
January 13 2026, 18:35 Group of 53 investigators has not carried out any actions involving Samvel Karapetyan – Aram Vardevanyan A group of 53 investigators has not carried out any actions involving Samvel Karapetyan, announced businessman’s lawyer Aram Vardevanyan. "A question arises: when…
January 13 2026, 18:09 Samvel Karapetyan’s health deteriorated due to state’s failure to fulfill its obligations – Liana Gasparyan Businessman and philanthropist Samvel Karapetyan’s health has worsened as a result of the state’s failure to fulfill its obligations, said businessman’s lawyer Liana…
January 13 2026, 17:59 Archbishop Ajapahyan unable to attend today’s court session due to health issues – legal team The legal team of Archbishop Mikael Ajapahyan released a statement noting that, based on his health condition, the clergyman will not be able…
January 13 2026, 17:50 Trump imposes 25% tariff on countries engaged in trade with Iran US President Donald Trump has announced that any country that does business with Iran will face a tariff rate of 25% on trade…
January 13 2026, 17:45 Stricter restrictions are now applied to Samvel Karapetyan than in detention – lawyer For the first time, we are speaking about the health condition of Samvel Karapetyan. It has worsened due to improper conditions of detention…
January 13 2026, 17:30 ‘We say do the work, they say you’re filing baseless motions’ – Aram Vardevanyan On December 30, 2025, Anti-Corruption Court judge Sargis Petrosyan ruled to change the detention of Samvel Karapetyan to house arrest, combined with bail,…
January 13 2026, 17:00 New timelines for implementation of ‘Zangezur corridor.’ Samvel Karapetyan’s lawyers hold urgent press conference. Alpha Newsroom 01/13/26 Today in Alpha Newsroom: Samvel Karapetyan has been diagnosed with bilateral pneumonia, lawyers report Mirzoyan is heading to Washington, where he will meet…
January 13 2026, 16:46 Samvel Karapetyan had undiagnosed bilateral pneumonia in detention – Aram Vardevanyan Businessman and philanthropist Samvel Karapetyan developed bilateral pneumonia while being held at the Yerevan-Kentron penitentiary, but it was not diagnosed, Aram Vardevanyan, a…
January 13 2026, 16:40 US Department of State pauses all visa issuances to diversity immigrant visa applicants The US Department of State has paused all visa issuances to diversity immigrant visa applicants. "We will take the time and the measures…
January 13 2026, 15:44 Zangezur corridor’ may be put into operation by 2030 – Turkish Minister of Transport The so-called "Zangezur corridor" may be put into operation by 2030, according to Azerbaijani media reports citing Turkey’s Minister of Transport and Infrastructure,…
January 13 2026, 15:39 (LIVE) Urgent press conference of Samvel Karapetyan’s legal team The legal team of philanthropist and businessman Samvel Karapetyan has convened an urgent press conference.
January 13 2026, 15:30 Armenia will not engage in arms race with other countries, including Azerbaijan – Minister of Defense Armenia does not intend to engage in an arms race with any country, including Azerbaijan, but this does not mean that the country…
January 13 2026, 14:50 Number of volunteers in Our Way movement reaches 18,000 The number of volunteers who have joined the "Our Way" movement has reached 18,000, the movement announced on social media. "Our compatriots associate…
January 13 2026, 14:26 First court hearing scheduled in case of Bishop Mkrtich Proshyan The first court hearing in the case of Bishop Mkrtich Proshyan has been scheduled, attorney Ara Zohrabyan announced. "The initial court session is…
January 13 2026, 14:00 US–Iran diplomatic clash. ARF to participate in elections. Alpha Newsroom 01/13/26 Today in Alpha Newsroom: Mirzoyan is heading to Washington, where he will meet with Secretary of State Rubio The US delegation that visited…
January 13 2026, 13:23 If this government is re-elected, Armenia’s future will be in question – Ishkhan Saghatelyan The opposition’s task must be to remove this government, said Ishkhan Saghatelyan, representative of the ARF Supreme Council. "In the 2021 elections, we…
January 13 2026, 13:02 Who will lead coalition in 2026 parliamentary elections? Ishkhan Saghatelyan’s clarification Ishkhan Saghatelyan, representative of the ARF Armenia Central Committee, presenting the statement of the ARF’s 29th Supreme Assembly, noted that the ARF will…
January 13 2026, 12:50 Verkhny Lars border crossing closed to all traffic The road from Georgia to Russia through the Verkhny Lars checkpoint has been closed to all types of vehicles. Georgia’s Ministry of Internal…
January 13 2026, 12:28 ARF to take part in 2026 parliamentary elections as part of coalition The ARF "Dashnaktsutyun" party will participate in the 2026 parliamentary elections as part of a coalition. This was announced at a press conference…
