The court, on September 24, found Ajapahyan, Shirak Primate of the Armenian Apostolic Church, guilty on charges that he publicly called for seizing power and overthrowing constitutional order in Armenia.
On June 25, Armenian law enforcement raided Ajapahyan’s residence in Gyumri, part of a larger crackdown on opposition figures, including other senior clergy, who called for Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation.
Friends and family gathered at Yerevan’s Yerablur Military Cemetery today to pay homage to those who died defending Artsakh over the years.
Many in the crowd, that included displaced Artsakh Armenians, displayed photos of Armenians and former Artsakh officials now held captive in Baku.
Thousands made their way to Yerevan’s Yerablur Military Cemetery today to witness the unveiling of a memorial (The Call of Artsakh) that honors those who died fighting for Artsakh's independence.
Attendees broke into impromptu song and dance, accompanying the local groups performing on stage.
He believes there was no need to demolish or remove the tiles on the outer walls, and that only cosmetic work inside the complex was needed.
People in Yerevan today marked Vardavar, an Armenian folk holiday with pagan roots, by dousing each other with water symbolizing purification, joy, and the washing away of past troubles.
This year’s opening film was Jafar Panahi’s new film “It Was Just an Accident,” which won the top prize, the Palme d’Or, at Cannes in May.
Hundreds of citizens, chanting Vehapar, Vehapar (His Holiness) descended on Yerevan’s Zvartnots Airport last night to welcome Catholicos Karekin II on his return from the UAE in a symbolic sign of solidarity with the head of the Armenian Church.
Not to be confused with Universal Children’s Day, which is celebrated in November, International Children’s Day is almost identical to its counterpart, the only difference being that it is celebrated in June.
Thousands marched from Yerevan to the Tzitzernakaberd Genocide Memorial Complex last night to honor those who perished in the 1915 Armenian Genocide.
Hundreds gathered outside the Government Building in Yerevan today in support of former Artsakh State Minister Ruben Vardanyan who is now on trial in Baku on various war crimes and terrorism charges.
City authorities are urging people to work remotely if possible.
Thousands gathered in Yerevan’s Republic Square on December 9 to witness the lighting of the New Year’s tree. The event concluded with a fireworks display.
Galstanyan accuses the Pashinyan administration of making unilateral concessions to Azerbaijan and opposes the government’s handover of border regions to Azerbaijan.
Thousands of the faithful and the just plain curious flocked to Armenia’s Etchmiadzin Cathedral on September 29 to witness the reconsecration of the early 4th century edifice after twelve years of renovation.
Friends and relatives of the 223 people killed in the Azerbaijani offensive, including twenty civilians, visited Yerevan’s Yerablur Military Cemetery to pay their respects to those who died.
The festival, organized by the Mrro Armenian National Art Center with the support of the Cafesjian Center for the Arts, aims to preserve and disseminate traditional songs and dance.
According to the Ministry of Health, 98 civilians and police officers sought medical help.
Yerevan police were out in force today to cordon off the Government Building from those protesting the Armenian government’s border deal with Azerbaijan.
Police detained scores of protesters who blocked streets in Yerevan today to voice their opposition to the government’s border deal with Azerbaijan.
Parts of the village will be handed over to Azerbaijan according to the deal. On May 4, Galstanyan led a protest march from Kirants to Yerevan, gathering supporters along the way.
The “Tavush for the Homeland” movement, led by Tavush Primate Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan, has called on Pashinyan to resign.
Opponents of a border deal with Azerbaijan continue to march in Yerevan, tying up traffic along the way.
The church official, who wants Nikol Pashinyan to resign as prime minister, promised more protest rallies and civil disobedience, if he doesn’t step down.
A rally is scheduled in Yerevan’s Republic Square today.
The primate launched his march from the village of Kirants on May 4 and hopes to reach Yerevan today.
Thousands marched from Yerevan’s Republic Square to the Tzitzernakaberd Memorial Complex overlooking the city on April 23 to mark the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.
What is meant by the term “sovereign” remains unclear.
Formed in 2015, Rosen Tal plays a mix of 70s progressive and modern hard rock, intertwined with lyrics born from deep personal experiences and Armenian medieval sacred texts.
ARCS specially trained volunteers are registering those arriving, providing them with medical aid and psychological counseling.
Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan, in a live broadcast today, said his administration will provide housing to those leaving Karabakh for Armenia.
People started rallying in the Armenian capital following Azerbaijan’s September 19 attack on Karabakh.
Several hundred people remain outside the Government Building in Yerevan calling for the resignation of Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan who they accuse of handing Artsakh to Azerbaijan.
Those in attendance included former Armenian presidents Robert Kocharyan and Serzh Sargsyan.
The daughter of Vagif Khachatryan, who was detained by Azerbaijan border guards on July 29 along the Lachin Corridor, told reporters today outside the UN office in Yerevan to spread the news about her father’s illegal abduction.
EU representatives are monitoring the situation.
The main guests of this year's festival included filmmakers Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne from Belgium, Filipino filmmaker Lav Diaz, Japanese actor and filmmaker Takeshi Kitano, who received the Parajanov Thaler award։
The B’Arev (Hello) festival, a collaboration of local Armenians and repatriates, offered a variety of music genres from the stage and seeks to create a collective community consciousness through healthy living, music and art.
On this day, tens of thousands of citizens walked to Yerevan’s Armenian Genocide Memorial (Tzitzernakaberd), to honor the memory of the victims of the Armenian Genocide.
The march kicked off by burning the flags of Azerbaijan and Turkey.
Anahit Samvelyan is asking for people's help to get the necessary prostheses for the surgery. Bank accounts have been opened for those wishing to help. If the operation is successful, another one is scheduled in six months.
The faithful, carrying candles, set alight in churches, then lit bonfires in the courtyards of the churches as a symbol of the light of Christ.
Army Day, a public holiday in Armenia and Artsakh, commemorates the formation of the armed forces of the newly independent Republic of Armenia in 1992.
New Year’s: Yerevan’s Yerblur Military Pantheon
They say the cards will be delivered to Artsakh at the first opportunity.
Waving the Armenian flag, hundreds marched through downtown Yerevan today demanding that the Pashinyan government either take steps to reopen the Lachin Corridor or else resign.
The marchers started from Liberty Square, stopped at the Russian and French embassies, and ended at the U.N. Office.