ArmInfo. On October 30, RA Interior Minister Arpine Sargsyan received a delegation led by Johannes Luchner, Deputy Director-General for Migration and Home Affairs of the European Commission.

ArmInfo. The preparation of a report on the possible suspension of Armenia's membership in the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and the consequences of this move for the Armenian economy was no news to anyone familiar with the matter, including the Armenian government. This was stated by Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova at a weekly briefing on October 28, in response to a request to comment on Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's statement that this was the third attempt by external forces to change the government in Armenia.

ArmInfo. We believe that the peace treaty should be signed, regardless of whether this happens in parallel with the TRIPP project or afterward. But if we are talking about genuine, sincere peace, we should not have to argue. After all, according to your own words, peace has already been achieved, and there is even trade turnover between the countries… The question arises: why is there no peace treaty? Aram Vardevanyan, deputy speaker of the RA National Assembly representing the opposition faction “Strong Armenia,” addressed this question to Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Ararat Mirzoyan, responding to the head of the ministry’s remarks about achieving peace.

ArmInfo. “We are moving toward establishing relations with Turkey and Azerbaijan in order to overcome our status as an outpost,” Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said in a speech to parliament that was, in fact, directed against the opposition and unnamed external players supporting it.

ArmInfo. RA Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan received a delegation from Saudi Arabia, led by Prince Abdulaziz bin Talal Al Saud.

ArmInfo. In Armenia, penalties for domestic violence will be toughened, and protection mechanisms for victims will be strengthened. At the plenary session of the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia on October 28, amendments to the law "On the Prevention of Domestic and Domestic Violence and the Protection of Persons Subjected to Domestic and Domestic Violence" and a package of related documents will be discussed in the first reading. The initiative was sponsored by MPs from the ruling Civil Contract faction, Zaruhi Batoyan, Sona Ghazaryan, and Tsovinar Vardanyan.

ArmInfo. The Netherlands will provide financial assistance in the search for persons missing as a result of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen announced this on October 27 in Yerevan at a joint press conference with his Armenian counterpart, Ararat Mirzoyan.

ArmInfo. The issue of wearing hijabs in Azerbaijani schools continues to be a stumbling block in Azerbaijani-Turkish relations.

ArmInfo. Today, both an Azerbaijani shepherd and an Azerbaijani soldier can cross the Armenian border unhindered, which speaks to the lack of adequate security measures at the state borders. Narek Karapetyan, head of the Strong Armenia faction, stated this in an interview with journalists on October 23 during the election campaign in Stepanavan.

ArmInfo. In Armenia, the total number of lawsuits filed against journalists and media outlets in the first nine months of 2026 amounted to 44. This was stated by Ashot Melikyan, Chairman of the Committee to Protect Freedom of Speech (CPFS), at a press conference in Yerevan on October 23, dedicated to the state of freedom of speech in Armenia and violations of the rights of journalists and media outlets in the third quarter of 2026.

ArmInfo. Armenia has de facto withdrawn from the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), Secretary General Taalatbek Masadykov stated in an interview with TASS.

ArmInfo. Kiosk owners on Shinararneri Street in Yerevan want to receive legally required compensation for their demolished properties. This was stated by attorney Varsik Hovsepyan, who represents the interests of the owners of two kiosks, at a press conference in Yerevan on October 21.

ArmInfo. A protest against the exploitation of the Amulsar gold mine took place near the Karen Demirchyan Sports and Concert Complex, where the 17th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP17) is taking place. Police prevented demonstrators from entering the complex, forming a circle around the stairs.

ArmInfo. Turkey desires the strengthening of peace, tranquility, and prosperity in the South Caucasus and, of course, continues the process of Armenian-Turkish normalization, taking into account the current situation there. Turkish Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Ibrahim Yumakli told reporters this on October 16 on the sidelines of COP17 in Yerevan.

ArmInfo. Narek Karapetyan, head of the Strong Armenia faction, explained why their political force nominated a candidate for the local government elections only in Stepanavan.

ArmInfo. On October 17th, the Art Embassy contemporary art gallery will host the opening of a solo exhibition by contemporary artist, curator, graphic designer, musician, and philosopher Bagrat Arazyan.

ArmInfo. Preparations for the 17th Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (COP17) raise questions regarding the justification of state budget expenditures. This was stated by Asmik Yengoyan, a deputy of the Strong Armenia parliamentary faction, at a press conference in Yerevan on October 13 on the topic "Corruption instead of improving the quality of life of Armenian citizens."

ArmInfo.A new biodiversity park will be established in the heart of the capital, covering approximately 1.2 hectares adjacent to the Matenadaran. This latest project, dedicated to the 35th anniversary of IDBank’s founding, is being implemented jointly with Matenadaran, with the parties having signed a memorandum of understanding and an agreement․

ArmInfo. The content of the "Foreign Policy" page has disappeared from the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Armenia. Political scientist Eduard Abrahamyan reported this on his Facebook page.

ArmInfo. Armenia clearly has a problem with border crossings that needs to be addressed. This was stated by Andranik Kocharyan, a member of the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia from the ruling Civil Contract faction, speaking to journalists on October 5, while discussing the incident in Shaki.