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New biometric passports and ID cards in Armenia: pricing and issuance details

Friday, August 14 2026 17:19

ArmInfo. Starting this autumn, citizens of the Republic of Armenia will be able to apply for new biometric passports and ID cards under a modernized civil documentation system. Nelly Davtyan, Acting Head of the Migration and Citizenship Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, announced the updated fee structure and procedural guidelines during a press conference on August 14, 2026.

"Strong Armenia" faction nominates David Ghazinyan for Chair of Committee on Territorial Administration and Environmental Protection Friday, August 14 2026 16:22 ArmInfo.The opposition "Strong Armenia" faction in the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia has nominated David Ghazinyan for the position of Chairman of the Standing Committee on Territorial Administration and Environmental Protection. >>>
Aram Vardevanyan: Public demands solutions, not apology scandals in Parliament Friday, August 14 2026 15:03 ArmInfo.The Armenian public expects the National Assembly to focus on solving pressing national problems rather than generating scandals and trading demands for public apologies, as stated by Aram Vardevanyan, Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly and member of the opposition "Strong Armenia" faction, during a press- briefing on August 14, 2026. >>>
Pro-Western politician: Time to follow the path of the real Armenian dream Friday, August 14 2026 14:47 ArmInfo.It is time to truly believe in our strength, change course, and follow the path, aspirations, and road of the true Armenian dream. This is what Aram Sargsyan, leader of the pro-Western Republic Party, writes in his article. According to him, if one had to describe the current situation in Armenia in one word, it would be a "turning point." >>>
Edgar Ghazaryan refuses to give up mandate following Armenian Parliament incident Friday, August 14 2026 13:39 ArmInfo.Edgar Ghazaryan, a member of the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia from the opposition "Strong Armenia" faction, has stated that he has no intention of giving up his parliamentary mandate following yesterday's incident in the National Assembly. >>>
Investigative Committee concludes probe into voter bribery case related to Vagharshapat Council of Elders election Friday, August 14 2026 12:26 ArmInfo. The Investigative Committee of Armenia has completed its preliminary investigation into a criminal case concerning voter coercion and bribery during the elections to the Council of Elders in the enlarged Vagharshapat community, which took place on November 16 of last year. >>>
PM Pashinyan introduces newly appointed Secretary Alen Simonyan to Security Council staff Friday, August 14 2026 11:54 ArmInfo. On August 14, RA Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan introduced newly appointed Secretary of the Security Council, Alen Simonyan, to the staff of the Security Council. >>>
Armenian Parliament discusses candidacy for Chair of Economic Affairs Committee Friday, August 14 2026 11:29 ArmInfo. The plenary session of the RA National Assembly on August 14 is discussing the candidacy for the Chai of the NA Committee on Economic Affairs. >>>
Following yesterday`s heated debate in the National Assembly, the country`s parliament continued its normal work today Friday, August 14 2026 10:41 ArmInfo. After yesterday's heated debate in the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia, the country's parliament resumed its work as usual on August 14. The plenary session is discussing the candidates for the chairmen of the standing committees of the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia. >>>
Prosecutor General files cassation appeal against ruling involving Archbishop Mikael Ajapahyan Friday, August 14 2026 10:24 ArmInfo. Prosecutor General of the Republic of Armenia Anna Vardapetyan has submitted a formal cassation appeal to the Court of Cassation, challenging a June 25, 2026 ruling by the Criminal Court of Appeal concerning Archbishop Mikael Ajapahyan, primate of the Shirak Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church, as reported by Ajapahyan's defense team. They also stated that the prosecution is seeking to overturn the appellate court's decision. >>>
Former Armenian MP Martun Grigoryan detained for two months Friday, August 14 2026 10:22 ArmInfo. An Armenian court has ordered a two-month pre-trial detention for Martun Grigoryan, a former member of the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia. >>>
ANC: Armenian government`s proposed framework for TRIPP carries geopolitical risks Friday, August 14 2026 10:21 ArmInfo. The Armenian authorities repeatedly demonstrate foolishness in a matter that is crucial for the country. Major General Yahya Rahim Safavi, who serves as the chief aide to Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei for Armed Forces Affairs, has made a very important statement regarding this issue. Essentially, he accused the Armenian side of falsifying Iran's stance on TRIPP. Levon Zurabyan, Deputy Chairman of the Armenian National Congress, wrote this on his Facebook page. >>>
Taron Chakhoyan on parliament incident: People must learn to control their emotions Thursday, August 13 2026 17:54 ArmInfo.Taron Chakhoyan, a member of the ruling Civil Contract faction in the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia, held a press-briefing before the start of the NA session, addressing an incident in parliament marked by mutual insults between the opposition and the government. >>>
Tension escalates in Armenian Parliament following Edgar Ghazaryan`s speech Thursday, August 13 2026 17:19 ArmInfo. The "Strong Armenia" opposition faction has violated the rules of decency for the second time, as stated by RA National Assembly Speaker Ruben Rubinyan during a session of the National Assembly on August 13, commenting on the speech of Edgar Ghazaryan, a member of the faction. >>>
Pashinyan announces planned personnel changes in several structures of Defense Ministry Thursday, August 13 2026 16:03 ArmInfo. Personnel changes are expected at the Armenian Ministry of Defense, as stated by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan while answering journalists' questions about the government's measures in response to the increasing number of non-combat deaths of servicemen. >>>
MEDIA: Chief of Military Police submits resignation Thursday, August 13 2026 16:01 ArmInfo.Ashot Zakaryan, Chief of the RA Military Police, has submitted his resignation, as reported by the Hraparak newspaper. >>>
The ruling Civil Contract faction has nominated Sarkis Khandanyan for the post of head of the National Assembly Committee on Foreign Relations. Thursday, August 13 2026 13:09 ArmInfo. Discussions on candidates for the chairs of parliamentary committees continue in the National Assembly of Armenia. >>>
Alen Simonyan appointed Armenia`s Security Council Secretary Thursday, August 13 2026 12:47 ArmInfo. According to a government press service, former National Assembly Speaker Alen Simonyan has been appointed Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Armenia. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan signed a decree in this regard. >>>
Armenian government reappoints a number of key officials and regional governors Thursday, August 13 2026 12:22 ArmInfo. By decision of the RA government, a number of officials have been reappointed to their current positions. Specifically, Eduard Hakobyan has been reappointed as Chairman of the State Revenue Committee. >>>
Former MP Martun Grigoryan has been detained. Thursday, August 13 2026 10:51 ArmInfo. Former MP Martun Grigoryan (Prosperous Armenia Party - PAP) has been detained in Armenia. Lawyer Arsen Babayan announced this on his Facebook page. >>>
"There is no "Zangezur Corridor" on Armenian territory. There is TRIPP project signed by leaders of Azerbaijan, the United States, and Armenia," says MP Wednesday, August 12 2026 17:45 ArmInfo. "You won't find the name 'Zangezur Corridor' in any signed documents, statements, and projects—at the level of political rhetoric, many can say whatever they want," stated Arman Yeghoyan, MP from the ruling Civil Contract party, during a briefing on August 12. He was commenting on the increasingly frequent statements regarding a "Zangezur Corridor" originating from Azerbaijan. >>>

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