March: 25, 2026
About two months before the NA elections, an initiative group was created, which will consistently demand from the current authorities to publicize the report of the investigative commission related to the 44-day war, in particular, through actions organized in front of the NA, which started yesterday, March 24.
The initiating group, the members of which are the chairman of “Luysi Chirag” NGO Arsen Ghukasyanuh Chairman of “Armenian National Front” organization Gevorg Gevorgyan, Chairman of “Reviving Artsakh” NGO Anastas Israelian, attorney Harutyun Baghdasaryan and group coordinator Mikael Margaryanuh the current authorities are required to publicize the findings of the investigative commission, so that the public knows who are guilty, responsible, how this or that order was made, etc.
The members of the group even remembered the statement of Andranik Kocharyan, the chairman of the NA Standing Committee on Defense and Security Affairs, that there are thousands of criminal cases related to the 44-day war, and new ones will be created as a result of the report.
In particular, Gevorg Gevorgyan noted that for 4-5 years they were saying that “the commission investigating the circumstances of the 44-day war will shed light on all criminals, there will be judicial acts, arrests, but suddenly everyone kept silent about it, as if they delayed the deadlines.” Of course, there are criminal cases, but only the military goes through them, and the judicial examination of many high-profile cases is conducted behind closed doors, in general, important military and high-profile criminal cases.
As for the 44-day report, Andranik Kocharyan has stated on various occasions that it would be correct to make a certain part of the report or the 20-page conclusion public.
Another question is: to what extent will he support the initiative group making such a demand, especially when letters were sent to the NA factions?
And before that, we discussed several episodes related to the 44-day report with Tigran Abrahamyan, secretary of the NA “I have the honor” faction, their faction has already received the letter from the public group.
– Your faction made a political decision from the beginning: noto participate investigator of the commission to the works, for which valid reasons were given. But now side are you and: ready are you support proactive to the group, which is valid requires the authorities to make it public the report, and if this requirement is met, then optional segments will be made public. On time AX: in the session of 2020 On September 30, former head of the General Staff of the RA Armed Forces Onik Gasparyan speech with connected bitter experience there iswhen selective and out-of-context excerpts were leaked, and the full transcript was never released despite the general’s request.
In: by the way, to the initiative group that support what? way is to be, when active NA:–in: to the activity little is left, ends.
– When in 2022 the investigative commission was created, and our political force decided not to participate in the work, our main approach was that the government, during whose administration there was a defeat, the consequence of which was thousands of victims, captured, missing, wounded, in this case, that government, regardless of its political views and approaches at that time, could not conduct an objective investigation.
Along with that, there were also other circumstances, for example, the head of the ruling power made statements, by which, in fact, he directed the judicial system in the direction of this or that episode of the war, the military, to take the case in the appropriate direction. Before the court proceedings started, specific people were called traitors and defectors by name. And it was obvious that there was no expectation from that authority to work normally in the investigative commission and to have an objective report.
Regarding the questioning of Onik Gasparyan in the commission, I can say that if I’m not mistaken, there was a 5-6 hour speech (the former head of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Armenia was questioned for 2 days, one day’s questioning lasted more than 5 hours. – M.P.). I’m not familiar with the whole thing, I’ve certainly seen references to his speech in the report, but from what I’ve seen, I think it might have been about 5-10 percent of the full speech.
And the government, naturally, approached all discussions and speakers selectively, and, yes, took the part that was necessary for it in terms of securing its political line.
In other words, the problem was taking responsibility from Nikol Pashinyan and the political leadership and putting it on different circles, particularly the military. And first of all, those military personnel who could or did talk about various episodes were targeted, and the government went that way to silence them and “punish” people in the context of presenting the reality. In the ways and means of supporting that initiative group, my contact with a large number of martyrs, missing people, prisoners, family members of people who were seriously injured does not start today or tomorrow, it started immediately after the war. after. I have met with them on many topics, from actions to discussions on how to move and how to reach a fair resolution of the situation.
Last week I had the opportunity to meet with several people who are quite persistent on this topic, relatives of the missing. We talked with them, I presented my approaches, I said how much I can invest my efforts in the common cause. Moreover, regardless of whether the work of the parliament ends or not, I will fight this issue to the best of my ability.
– In any case, you have familiarized yourself with the “content” of the report. is there episode, topic, the publicity of which can is beneficial not to be the authorities թեկուզ՝ military management from interrogation:
– The vast majority of the facts of the war, pre-war, and post-war period naturally work against the government. And if these primary facts were to be examined by the investigative committee and put in the report, moreover, they were to be published, of course, it would create serious problems for the government, and even the question of their legal responsibility would come to the fore. Therefore, it is natural that they built the 44-day report, especially its introductory and final parts, within the framework of the government’s well-known propaganda narrative, where the facts were secondary, and the formulations, labels, and qualifications were in the first place. which the government used based on political and propaganda expediency.
– By the way, official and: no official frames consider are, that the report does not have legal status, you what? do you have an opinion? that in terms of:
– I don’t want to make an assessment now, whether it has a legal status or not, but I want to remind you that in 2021-2022, in order to calm people down, manipulate them, and shift responsibility, the government constantly referred to the report of the investigative commission, that it will give answers to all questions related to various episodes of war, martyrdom, and capture of people.
And now we actually have a situation where that report has been archived in some capacity, and the people who were told to respond to topics that were considered vital to them through the report, were not actually answered. And in this regard, I consider the demand of those people fair and understandable.
– In the future necessity see? are you, that new investigator committee be created, or Nicole: Pashinyan of power during created of the report publicity enough is:
– I don’t know if in the future it will be done in the form of an investigative commission or law enforcement agencies, but obviously the 44-day war has not only a detailed analysis, but also a legal assessment. There are people who are responsible for the huge loss of life in the area, but they are not reported or seen by law enforcement in any way.
This is a historic turning point, tragic on the one hand, and creating opportunities for our people to move forward on the other. And, of course, all the episodes of this war, from diplomatic to actual military operations, should be investigated in detail, and according to responsibility, law enforcement should also act.
– There are many criminal cases related to the 44-day war, which are closed in the courts and whose statutes of limitations are running out.
– The government has brought up the secrecy factor in almost all matters and they are held behind closed doors. One of them, for example, refers to the former commander of the Armed Forces Mikael Arzumanyan. M. Arzumanyan himself, with whom I had meetings in the penitentiary, raised this topic himself, he said that what was attributed to him by various representatives of the government is slander, and to make sure of it, the court hearings can be held in an open format, and it will become very obvious to the public. But the authorities are not naive, there are various cases, where the priority for them is to conduct them under closed regime, because of these cases holding it in open mode would just explode the lies and falsehoods that the post-war government has spread and tried to present to people as reality.
P.S. Let’s add a few episodes on the topic. 168.amthe other day wrote that after handing over the report of the investigative commission to the Speaker of the National Assembly, Andranik Kocharyan, the Chairman of the Standing Committee on Defense and Security Affairs of the National Assembly, stated that it was more than 200 pages long, but the other day, in an interview, he said that it was more than 400. Later we were informed that the report has been attached The analysis of the former head of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Armenia Onik Gasparyan (this did not seem to have happened when Tigran Abrahamyan read the report) and Andranik Kocharyan’s letter-analysis sent to Nikol Pashinyan regarding the Su-30s.
Note that in 2025 at the end, Pashinyan in the National Assembly had announced. “Even if there are 6 such investigative commissions, it will not be able to collect more information than what I said.”
Anyway, despite the many writings, Alen Simonyan refused the request of the former Minister of Defense of the Republic of Armenia Davit Tonoyan to get acquainted with the report. And still in 2021 In a conversation with 168.am, the former head of the General Directorate of Internal Affairs, Onik Gasparyan had said. “The truth can be revealed only in case of a change of power.”
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Armenian Union Party calls for brotherhood, coexistence
The Armenian Union Party condemned attacks on national, ethnic, and cultural symbols and beliefs, and called on all Syrians to exercise patience, apply reason, and uphold the spirit of brotherhood and coexistence that has long characterized the nation’s social fabric.
In a statement issued today, the Armenian Union Party emphasized the need to respect Syria’s national and ethnic symbols, stating:
“In light of recent events accompanying the Newroz celebrations, the Armenian Union Party reaffirms its firm stance on the necessity of preserving civil peace and avoiding any actions that could incite strife or destabilize society.
Respect for national, ethnic, and cultural symbols and beliefs is the duty of every individual. Any offense against them, including lowering the Syrian flag, constitutes an individual act that is unacceptable and does not represent the positions or orientations of national components. We also note that certain parties seek to exploit such incidents to drag Syria into internal conflicts that serve only the enemies of the homeland.
The Armenian Union Party condemns any attacks on national, ethnic, and cultural symbols and beliefs, and calls on all Syrians to exercise patience, apply reason, and uphold the spirit of brotherhood and coexistence that has always distinguished our national fabric.
This stage requires the highest levels of awareness and responsibility from everyone, to preserve Syria’s unity, security, and stability.”
A-H
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168: Has Pashinyan already agreed with Aliyev when Azerbaijan will attack?
March: 19, 2026
Nikol Pashinyan represents the “War Party” in Armenia. About this 168 TVof Revue announced on the air of the program Christine Vardanyan, member of the National Assembly “Armenia” faction, member of the Supreme Body of the ARF Armeniaresponding to Nikol Pashinyan’s accusations against the opposition.
“Nikol Pashinyan is the leader, during the years of his rule, the most wars and attacks have been recorded, and if Pashinyan has been saying for days and hours when there will be an attack on Armenia or when there will be a war, I can’t help myself and ask if they have already agreed with Azerbaijan, has Pashinyan agreed with Aliyev, when Aliyev will attack Armenia?” What does it mean to say with a date that there will be an attack on Armenia or there will be a war against Armenia? And maybe there is no war, and Pashinyan is just constantly threatening the Armenian society with war,” answered the deputy.
Vardanyan notes that Azerbaijan no longer threatens Armenia with war in the recent period, but Nikol Pashinyan does so.
“Now, is it normal for the leadership of any country to constantly threaten its own people with war?” There was no leader in Armenia who provoked a war, brought a war. If Pashinyan pursued such a policy and this is a self-confessed testimony, we can very well accept it as a self-confessed testimony, but there is no one else but him who instigated the war.
If he is talking about us, for example, Dashnaktsutyun, the Second President, then the years of their power were the most peaceful years, and no war was recorded during that period. How can a person, during whose reign there were the most wars and attacks, talk about wars and attacks? Can it not happen if he is not in power? Threatening one’s own society with war, more than Aliyev, is a crime against one’s own society,” added the coalition deputy.
Kristine Vardanyan sees high risks arising from the ongoing war against Iran and the situation in the region, threatening Armenia, and notes that the Iran-Israeli-American war is already having a direct impact on Armenia. Meanwhile, Nikol Pashinyan and the officials of the power structures subordinate to him, as the representative of the “Armenia” bloc comments, have left Armenia’s security risks and problems behind and are busy with the pre-election campaign.
The opposition MP also referred to the never-ending topic of foreign interference and “hybrid threats” in the NA elections and, in particular, the fact that Pashinyan and his teammates only speak in hints and are trying to point the arrows in the direction of Russia, as well as the statement of the head of EU diplomacy Kaya Kalas that they will send a “hybrid rapid reaction group” to Armenia to help counter foreign interference before the elections.
Christine Vardanyan appreciates this mission of the European Union to directly interfere in the internal affairs of Armenia, but also makes a “constructive” proposal to Mrs. Kalas.
“Will the authorities of Armenia directly and publicly declare where the “hybrid threats” are coming from, instead of going, whispering in their ears, coming back here, going to Moscow, and saying, “No, we don’t mean you?”
Will it be announced directly so that it is clear to everyone where these “hybrid threats” come from? They talk about sovereignty every day. After all, if they have determined that there is a “hybrid threat” from any capital, power center, why don’t they talk about it directly?
What is the meaning of that statement by the National Security Service, which describes in detail that they discovered a scheme involving the power structures of a certain country, and does not say from which country? Are they afraid? What is this government that is afraid to say the word “Russia”?
What kind of sovereignty is that? Is it sovereignty or not? If they discovered it from Russia, why don’t they say that word? Is that a word to be afraid of, or are they leaving room for games?”
On March 16, Ishkhan Saghatelyan, the representative of the Supreme Body of the ARF, announced during the presentation of the “Armenia” alliance that the second president of the Republic of Armenia, Robert Kocharyan, and the Armenian Revolutionary Federation have decided to continue cooperation. Ishkhan Saghatelyan noted that despite the attacks, political persecutions and unprecedented pressures, the “Armenia” bloc not only remained viable, but today it presents itself with a renewed and expanded composition. During the presentation, it was announced that Robert Kocharyan is the candidate for the Prime Minister of Armenia of the “Armenia” bloc in the National Assembly elections to be held on June 7. The second president stated in his speech that they are determined and their goal is victory in the elections.
Today, on March 19, Nikol Pashinyan, in a briefing with journalists after the regular session of the Government, once again called the opposition forces “the party of war”, declaring that “the forces acting from the positions of peace revision are preparing for a new September war with serious consequences”.
Nikol Pashinyan made a similar statement last week, on March 11, from the podium of the European Parliament speech in the process, saying that “some clerics who cynically violated all the rules of spiritual conduct took over the leadership of the war party in Armenia, gathering around them the former leaders, some of the forces connected with them, some Russian-resident and pro-Belarusian oligarchs, and are trying to sacrifice Armenia’s independence to the interests of third countries.”
Full interview in the video.
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WATCH: Prime Minister Pashinyan inspects newly acquired police motorcycles
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on Wednesday inspected newly acquired police motorcycles.
He said on social media that the government had acquired 10 new Italian motorcycles for the Armenian Patrol Police.
In a video posted online, Pashinyan is seen inspecting the motorcycles alongside Minister of Internal Affairs Arpine Sargsyan and a Patrol Police officer.
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According to our estimation, the increase of pensions can bring inflation of 0.1-0.2 percent.
March: 17, 2026
Journalists asked the President of the Central Bank, Martin Gastyan, whether the increase in pensions and benefits, as a factor, was included in the factors of demand growth and inflation.
“Yes, according to our estimation, it can bring inflation of 0.1-0.2 percent, but until the end of the year,” Galstyan said in response.
To remind, it was announced earlier that pensions in Armenia will increase from April 1. For 623,353 people, the pension will increase by 10,000 drams and more, and for 39,594 people, it will increase by around 8,500 drams.
Details in the video
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Let’s say EVERYTHING CLEARLY TO APRIL. Raffi Hovhannisyan
Let’s say
Today’s press conference of Raffi Hovhannisyan at the “Mirror” club began with a memory.
when years ago, the speech of the leader of “Heritage” in Baku was attempted by our enemy
to silence by banging hands on tables. But, though under the noise, the speaker sounded
every last word he had to say.
Many issues were touched upon. Criticizing the government, Hovhannisyan noted. “…If this continues, both the museum and Matenadaran will be closed.
Corners of glory in schools, in turn, textbooks…. Whatever they have
beyond the small badge of propagandism, idea, thought, civilization,
right, inheritance, will be completely absent. And this time we live in
whether electoral or non-electoral, it is really a choice for Armenia, for the identity of the Armenian people,
the future of sovereignty, statehood, on the other hand, the oblivion of all that,
between concession, degradation”.
Speaking about the upcoming elections, the founder of the party informed,
that some issues will be clarified in the coming week. But that party
will take part in the elections, it is clear. According to him, it is not worth burdening the field separately
participations, especially since he does not suffer from the stigma of being a candidate for the prime minister.
On these issues, on the dangerous war going on in the region, etc
learn more in the video.
Information service of the “Heritage” party
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Armenian PM joins EU-led videoconference on Middle East tensions
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan participated in a videoconference meeting organized by President of the European Council António Costa and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, during which leaders from several countries discussed the situation in the Middle East and possible ways to reduce regional tensions, the Prime Minister’s Office said in a press release.
During the discussion, participants exchanged views on the current situation and possible solutions, emphasizing the need to intensify diplomatic efforts.
Pashinyan said Armenia is following developments in the region with concern, particularly as a number of Armenia’s partner and friendly countries are involved in the situation.
He stressed the importance of diplomatic efforts aimed at reducing tensions and stabilizing the situation, and underscored the need to resolve the crisis as soon as possible. Pashinyan reaffirmed Armenia’s readiness to support all constructive initiatives aimed at ensuring peace and stability.
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Khamenei’s son signed his death sentence. The US will arm the Iranian opposition
March: 9, 2026
168TVof “Trigger” the guest of the program former head of the Israeli “Nativ” special service, military-political analyst Yakov Kedmi:
During the program, the aggravation of the situation around Iran was discussed, including the goals and consequences of the actions of Israel and the USA, the announcements about the possible change of the regime in Tehran, as well as the hypotheses of the preparation of different scenarios for the development of the conflict.
Special attention was paid to the reports of Iranian missile and drone attacks directed at a number of countries in the region, the information about the attack on the Nakhichevan airport, and the movement of heavy equipment by Azerbaijan to the Iranian border.
During the program, the topic of the possibility of a ground operation against Iran from the territory of Iraq or Azerbaijan was raised.
The visits of American officials to Armenia and Azerbaijan were discussed.
Reference was made to the issue of creating a possible “humanitarian corridor” connecting Azerbaijan with Nakhichevan through the territory of Armenia and the regional risks associated with it.
The air also talked about the change of Iran’s supreme leader, Israeli security structures urging their citizens to refrain from visiting a number of countries in the South Caucasus, as well as the impact of the conflict on energy markets and oil prices.
In the historical context, the document of 1982, known as the “Oded Inon Plan”, was mentioned.
In addition, during the program, the hypotheses of the possible involvement of major powers in the conflict, the role of the EU in the world and the situation around Russia and China were touched upon.
Hayk Derzyan
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KGMSN about final exams of 9th and 12th grades
At the end of the 2025-2026 academic year, the process of the 9th grade final exams is regulated by the 2012 Decree of the Minister of Education and Science. In accordance with the requirements of the order of May 3 N 388-N: st1yle=”box-sizing:border-box;padding:0px;margin:0px;border:0px”>
According to the schedule established by the order of the Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sports, the graduates of the 9th grade will take final exams in the following subjects:
• Joint essay of “Literature” and “History of Armenia” subjects
examination in science subjects in the form of a test or a study project
• “Armenian language” (written): test
• “Mathematics” (written): test
• “Foreign language” (from the foreign languages taught at the given institution, chosen by the learner): oral
• “Physical education” – test
Students of classes taught in Russian also take an exam in the subject “Russian Literature” (oral).
• Students of ethnic minority classes also take an exam in their native language and literature (oral).
The final exams of the 9th grade will be organized in educational institutions.
At the end of the 2025-2026 school year, the final exam in the subjects “Literature” and “History of Armenia” in the 9th grade will be carried out in the format of an essay, through a written work integrating the content of both subjects. The need to introduce the essay format stems from the requirement for the formation of abilities defined by the State Standard of General Education and envisages the development of students’ analytical and critical thinking, the ability to see cause-and-effect relationships, the ability to constructively formulate their own thoughts in writing, as well as the ability to apply interdisciplinary connections.
Learners present their position on a topic based on studied literary works and historical events, which allows them to assess their comprehensive thinking and ability to make connections between different disciplines, which is an important component of modern education.
The learner will complete one integrated written work, which will be evaluated by relevant specialists, teachers of literature and history, with a separate 20-point system. The averaged score of the two assessments will be considered the student’s final score in the integrated exam, providing an assessment of the work from the professional perspective of both subjects and forming a more accurate picture of the student’s overall preparation.
In the text of the exam essay, there is no separate check of grammar or spelling knowledge of the Armenian language, considering that a mandatory test is scheduled for the same student. During the essay check, the student’s ability to understand the content of the topic, to present facts and ideas about it, to compare and analyze literary and historical materials is emphasized. Essay exam topics are developed by responsible education professionals and provided to schools for examination purposes.
Starting from the 2025-2026 academic year, all students of the 9th grade of RA public schools can take the final exam of science subjects also in the format of an educational project, while maintaining the test method of the exam. The process is regulated by the 2012 Decree of the Minister of Education and Science. in accordance with the procedure established by the order No. 388-N of May 3.
The approach of passing an exam through project work was introduced, taking into account that in grades 1-11 of public schools, new curricula based on the state standard of General Education are already implemented, which prioritize the provision of the end results defined by the standard in the field of science education, the applied nature of the acquired knowledge, the development of research thinking and the formation of interdisciplinary connections.
This approach allows students to apply the knowledge and skills acquired in various science disciplines, promotes the implementation of research work, data collection and analysis, the formulation of justified conclusions, as well as the identification and application of substantive connections between different subject areas, ensuring the formation of the capabilities envisaged by the standard.
The project work can be carried out in the subjects “Physics”, “Chemistry”, “Biology” or “Geography” according to the student’s choice. The project must include a combination of at least two science subjects and correspond to the content of the curricula of grades 7-9.
The list of project topics is published by the “National Center for Education Development and Innovations” Foundation. In schools, teachers and students together choose the topic, make the project plan and submit it for approval in the prescribed manner.
Implementation of projects in schools begins in March, and defense of projects is organized in the last week of May. During the defense, students present their work, research results and conclusions.
The project is evaluated on a 20-point system based on several components designed by the project-based learning concept. The evaluation is carried out by the teachers who participated in the implementation of the project, and the average result of their evaluations is considered the final evaluation of the student.
If desired, the learner can refuse the project work and participate in the final exam of the same subject in a test format. He also has the opportunity to participate in the test exam in order to get a higher result. in this case, the highest obtained score will be considered the final grade of the student’s final exam.
In the 2025-2026 academic year, the graduates of the 12th grade of RA schools will pass the state final exams according to the logic and content of the previous years’ exams. no new approach is defined. The only exception is the schools of Tavush marz, where for the second year already, students take state final exams 3 times: in January and June, with the content of the old standard, and in July, with the new content of the National Academic Standard.
In the 2026-2027 school year, graduates who have already completed the 12th grade will take final and joint exams in accordance with the requirements of the new state standard of general education, as well as subject standards and programs approved by the orders of the Minister of Education and Culture.
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Armenian defense minister meets Belgian counterpart in Brussels
Armenian Defense Minister Suren Papikyan met with Belgian Minister of Defense and Foreign Trade Theo Francken during his working visit to Brussels, Papikyan said.
Papikyan shared photos from the meeting and wrote that he had met Francken on March 12 as part of his visit to the Belgian capital.
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