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Armenian Diaspora prominent reps urge Armenian government and  Armenian Apostolic Church to resolve all differences while respecting   rules of church self-governance
 Thursday, February 12 2026, 20:53

ArmInfo. The constant attacks on the leadership of the Armenian Apostolic Church (AAC) and  threats of forced removal of its primate pose a direct threat to all Armenians. This statement was made by prominent figures in the Diaspora.

Robert Kocharyan: The nuclear energy agreement signed by Pashinyan  and Vance in Yerevan does not imply investments 
 Thursday, February 12 2026, 19:49

ArmInfo.What is currently being presented to the Armenian people  has no relation to  reality. It's nothing more than a storm in a teacup, as stated by Armenia's second president, Robert Kocharyan, on Channel 5, referring to the discussions surrounding $9 billion in American investments.

Court refuses to consider bail for opposition leader Vahagn  Chakhalyan
 Thursday, February 12 2026, 19:42

ArmInfo. Judge Karen Farkhoyan has refused to consider a petition for Vahagn Chakhalyan's  release on bail (Chakhalyan is the leader of the "Kamk" (Will) opposition movement and close ally of Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan). The decision was made during the court proceeding involving the Archbishop and several other figures associated with the movement.

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Artsakh State Minister: Armenian authorities` inaction has left a  family affected by the fuel depot explosion near Stepanakert   homeless
 Thursday, February 12 2026, 17:31

ArmInfo. The Armenian authorities' ignorance of the status of the families of those killed  in the explosion at a fuel depot near Stepanakert in 2023 has already resulted in a single mother with two minors being left homeless. Artsakh State Minister Nzhdeh Iskandaryan issued this warning on his Facebook page.

Diplomat: Yerevan and Moscow show no intention of seeking mutually  acceptable strategic solutions
 Thursday, February 12 2026, 17:26

ArmInfo. Yerevan and Moscow are not seeking mutually acceptable strategic solutions, as evidenced by the results of Armenian Parliament Speaker Alen  Simonyan's recent visit to Moscow. This is the conclusion reached by  Armen Martirosyan, a former member of the Supreme Soviet of Armenia  (1990-95), a former member of the National Assembly (1995- 99), and  Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Armenia, in his  article "Dialogue Without Trust" for ArmInfo.

Armenian artisans participate in  39th Suradjkund International  Crafts Festival
 Thursday, February 12 2026, 17:25

ArmInfo.  Armenian artisans are participating in the 39th Suradjkund International Crafts Mela in India, taking place from January 31 to February 15, 2026, in Faridabad.

Armenian Ambassador,  Chairman of Foreign Affairs Committee of French  National Assembly discuss expanding multi-sectoral cooperation 
 Thursday, February 12 2026, 16:57

ArmInfo.  Arman Khachatryan, Armenian Ambassador to France, met with Bruno Fuchs, Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the French National Assembly, to discuss the  expansion of Armenian-French multi-sectoral strategic cooperation.

Samvel Karapetyan: In 115 days,  Strong Armenia will prove to be more  than just a party- it is a promise to all Armenians
 Thursday, February 12 2026, 16:05

ArmInfo.  In 115 days, everyone will see that "Strong Armenia" is not just a party name, but a serious promise we make to all citizens of Armenia and all  Armenians, as stated by Samvel Karapetyan, the PM candidate  of the  "Strong Armenia party, a renowned businessman, philanthropist, and  head of the Tashir Group, in a video message to his supporters.

Armenia to establish rapid response medical teams 
 Thursday, February 12 2026, 15:29

ArmInfo.  Rapid response medical teams (RRMTs) will be established in Armenia. The corresponding resolution was adopted at a regular government meeting  on February 12.

Bishop Mkrtich Proshyan released  to house arrest
 Thursday, February 12 2026, 15:27

ArmInfo.  The arrest of Bishop Mkrtich Proshyan, Primate of the Aragatsotn Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church, has been replaced with house arrest according to a decision made by the Aragatsotn Court of First  Instance. His lawyer, Ara Zohrabyan, informed reporters of this  development.

Daughter of Armenian philanthropist Levon Hayrapetyan passed away  unexpectedly
 Thursday, February 12 2026, 14:56

ArmInfo.  Angelica Hayrapetyan, the daughter of the renowned Armenian philanthropist Levon Hayrapetyan, has died at the age of 44, as announced in a post on the "News from Artsakh" Facebook page.

Samvel Karapetyan  nominated  as Strong Armenia Party  candidate for   PM   in  upcoming 2026 parliamentary elections
 Thursday, February 12 2026, 14:52

ArmInfo.  Samvel Karapetyan, chairman of the political party and businessman, has been unanimously elected as the "Strong Armenia" party candidate for Prime Minister. The announcement was made on February 12 at the Karen Demirchyan Sports and Concert Complex by Narek Karapetyan,  coordinator of the "In Our Way"  movement, during the party's formal  presentation.

General Serdyukov: Western countries are trying to strengthen their  influence in the South Caucasus
 Thursday, February 12 2026, 14:35

ArmInfo.  Western countries are trying to strengthen their influence in the South Caucasus region, as stated by Colonel General Andrei Serdyukov, Chief of the Joint Staff of the Collective Security Treaty Organization  (CSTO), at a briefing.

Armenia could serve as testing ground for untested American  technologies -Maria Zakharova 
 Thursday, February 12 2026, 14:16

ArmInfo. No precise details were provided regarding the announced $9 billion project to build American small modular reactors in Armenia. This was stated by Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova during a weekly  briefing on February 12, in response to a request for comment.

Live performance of RA anthem at national events to be mandatory
 Thursday, February 12 2026, 14:03

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.

Armenian premier hopes foreign embassies will stop warning against  visiting Armenia`s border regions 
 Thursday, February 12 2026, 13:42

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.

Opposition MP criticval of demonstration of Armenia`s defensive  fortifications for `ruling Civil Contract party`s election campaign`
 Thursday, February 12 2026, 13:10

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.

Armenian government moves embassy to Bern
 Thursday, February 12 2026, 12:44

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.




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