Artsakh

On January 23, 2025, the Delegation of the European Union to the Republic of Armenia announced the launch of three new programs aimed at the socio-economic inclusion, integration, and protection of the fundamental rights of refugees

World football star Henrikh Mkhitaryan, tennis star Karen Khachanov, and Canadian-Armenian billionaire Noubar Afeyan have addressed the trials of Armenian prisoners held in Baku prisons on January 17 through social media.

Ruben Vardanyan, a political prisoner unlawfully detained in a Baku prison, conveyed a message to the international community during a phone call with his family. Ahead of the trial scheduled for January 17 at 3:00 PM, he demands that the proceedings be held publicly, with the participation of international media and humanitarian organizations.

In 2025, a state assistance program for providing housing to forcibly displaced compatriots from Artsakh will be implemented. As part of this program, approximately 440 families have already received certificates for housing construction. This was according to Minister of Labor and Social Affairs, Narek Mkrtchyan.

The social support program provided by the state for forcibly displaced persons from Artsakh will continue with some exceptions until December 2025, inclusive

Since June, Armenia has been implementing a state initiative to provide housing for displaced persons from Artsakh. Officials state that this is the largest and most expensive social program in the country’s history. Approximately 25,000 families are eligible to apply for this initiative.