Over $3.5 million spent on holiday show. Armenia’s 35-year independence under threat Alpha News Room 21.09.2026
September 21 2026, 21:00
Today in Alpha News Room:
🔹 35 years ago, following the results of the independence referendum, the Supreme Council declared Armenia an independent state
🔹 Unity is needed now more than ever: message from the Catholicos of All Armenians
🔹 Pashinyan marks independence anniversary with a lavish celebration: over $3.5 million spent on holiday events
🔹 Amid the prime minister’s optimism, the opposition sounds the alarm: 35-year independence under threat
🔹 This year’s challenge to independence is Tigranashen, which must remain Armenian: Strong Armenia in Tigranashen
🔹 President and prime minister of Russia congratulate Armenia on Independence Day
🔹 US looks forward to advancing TRIPP: Rubio’s congratulatory message
🔹 Moscow urges Yerevan to act economically rationally, but these attempts have not produced the expected results: Vasily Koltashov
🔹 US administration views Armenia as a tool against Iran: Malek Dudakov
🔹 Uncertainty over the future — Aliyev refuses to give Pashinyan a “cadastral certificate”: Beniamin Matevosyan
🔹 We have our own purpose in this big world. We remain living: Viktor Soghomonyan
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