ArmInfo. Live performance of the anthem of the Republic of Armenia during state events has become mandatory. Furthermore, citizens must now stand while listening to the anthem, placing their right hand on their left chest. At a  meeting on February 12, the government approved the procedure for  performing the national anthem.

ArmInfo. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan hopes that embassies operating in Armenia will stop notifying their citizens to refrain from visiting the  republic's border regions. Pashinyan stated this at a government  meeting on February 12.

ArmInfo. The demonstration of the features and structure of Armenia's defensive fortifications for the sake of the ruling Civil Contract party's election campaign devalues the idea and the fact that they are unpredictable for the  enemy. This was written on his Facebook page by Tigran Abrahamyan, a  member of the Armenian parliament from the opposition "I Have the  Honor" faction, in response to Armenian Defense Minister Suren  Papikyan's publication of fortified areas on the border.

ArmInfo.  The Armenian Ministry of Foreign Affairs proposed relocating the Embassy of the Republic of Armenia to the Swiss Confederation, currently operating in Geneva, to Bern, while maintaining the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Armenia to the UN and other international organizations in Geneva. The initiative was approved by the government at a meeting on  February 12.

ArmInfo.  The repression against Gor Hambardzumyan is motivated by the fact that he is merely the brother of David Hambardzumyan, and political retribution has affected family members. This was reported by lawyer Gayane Papoyan on her Facebook page.

ArmInfo.  Discussions continued at the February 12 National Assembly session on a draft resolution submitted by the opposition Armenia faction to terminate the mandate of Hakob Hakobyan, a member of the Television and Radio Commission.

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ArmInfo. Military-technical cooperation between the Republic of Armenia and the Russian Federation is developing on the basis of the Treaty of Friendship,  Cooperation, and Mutual Assistance of August 29, 1997, and has a  number of historical and geopolitical prerequisites. This was stated  by Armenian Ambassador to the Russian Federation Gurgen Arsenyan at a  gala reception dedicated to the 34th anniversary of the founding of  the Armed Forces of the Republic of Armenia.

ArmInfo. Armenia has seen an increase in infant mortality, despite government assurances of healthcare reform. This was reported on her Facebook page by Anush Poghosyan, head of the Right to Health organization.

ArmInfo.  China is offering Armenia nuclear power plants that are much cheaper than their American counterparts. Robert Kadaryan, a member of the "Our Way" movement, wrote this on his Facebook page.

ArmInfo.  On February 11, Armenian Deputy Foreign Minister Robert Abisogomonyan held talks with a delegation from the OSCE/ODIHR Needs Assessment Mission, praising the cooperation established between the parties in strengthening democratic governance and ensuring credible electoral processes.

ArmInfo.  Regular political consultations between the Foreign Ministries of Armenia and Lithuania took place in Vilnius. The talks were chaired by Armenian Deputy Foreign Minister Vahan Kostanyan and Lithuanian Deputy Foreign Minister Odra Plepyte.

ArmInfo.  Armenian Ambassador to Thailand Vahe Gevorgyan (residence in Beijing) presented his credentials to King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra  Vajiraklaochaoyuhua of Thailand.

ArmInfo. The Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Armenia, Khalil Shirgolami, announced a visit by Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan to Iran this year.

ArmInfo.Washington is seeking to secure a position on the international Europe-Caucasus-Asia route through TRIPP, assuming the role of a  major Eurasian player. This is what political scientist Vahe Davtyan writes in his article.

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ArmInfo.Armenian authorities will strive to meet the required water release volumes from Lake Sevan, specifically 170 million cubic meters, as stated by  Minister of Environment Hambardzum Matevosyan during a government session  on February 11.

ArmInfo.Following US Vice President J.D. Vance's visit to Yerevan, military-technical cooperation between Armenia and the United States has effectively  opened., as stated by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan during a government session on February 11.

ArmInfo.Armenia will share its observations on the draft Trump Route (TRIPP) agreement with the United States in the upcoming days,  as stated by Prime  Minister Nikol Pashinyan said during a government session  on February 11.

ArmInfo.In the upcoming parliamentary elections, Armenia will not be viewed as a sovereign state, but as a controlled political territory, where electoral  processes serve not as a real choice, but as a formal confirmation of decisions already made. Former Foreign Minister of Armenia Vartan  Oskanian wrote  on his Facebook page, referring to the upcoming parliamentary elections scheduled for June 7, 2026.