A case of illegal logging has been uncovered in the town of Yeghegnadzor, Vayots Dzor Province. This was reported by the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Along the banks of the Arpa River, near a restaurant complex, 40 freshly cut willow stumps were found. A 40-year-old man admitted that between December and January 8, he had cut down these trees without the necessary permits, using the wood as fuel.
Read MoreThe lyrics of the Armenian National Anthem will undergo modifications, with adjustments to the order of the quatrains. It has also been proposed to replace the phrase “vor aprel es daredar” with “vor aprum es daredar.”
Read MoreIn several stores across Armenia, masks have returned to the shelves. The reason is a new virus, which was also recorded in China at the beginning of 2025. A significant increase in respiratory infections, including Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), has been observed in the country. It ia noted particularly in northern regions. HMPV is a well-known respiratory virus that usually causes mild symptoms but can lead to more severe conditions in newborns, the elderly, and individuals with weakened immune systems.
Read MoreIn Armenia, environmental fees for whitefish and crayfish fishing will increase 4 times, while fees for hunting animals and birds will increase 2 times. The proposal has been approved by the government. The corresponding amendments to the Tax Code were endorsed during today’s government session.
Read MorePrime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has shared Armenia’s proposal for establishing peace in the region on Facebook.
Read MoreThe Mesrop Mashtots Institute of Ancient Manuscripts (Matenadaran) in Yerevan has received a Gospel created in 1657 in the village of Shatakh, located in the historical province of Ganja
Read MoreDuring a year-end press conference, Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure David Khudatyan stated that various proposals are being considered for the construction of a new nuclear power plant in Armenia, these proposals take into account financial and economic factors as well as the timeframe required for commissioning the plant.
Read MoreAt the government meeting on January 9, the decision “On Establishing the Certification Procedure and Criteria for Museums” was adopted
Read MoreMinister of High-Tech Industry Mkhitar Hayrapetyan has summarized the activities carried out in 2024. He addressed developments in new defense technologies, the evaluation of the Armenian satellite by a Spanish company, and the debts of defense industry factories.
Read MoreOn January 9, during a government session, Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan presented a draft law submitted to the National Assembly under a civil initiative
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