Armenia

15.000 out of 35.000 Armenians who submitted income declarations claimed their right to reimbursement for social expenses and have received around AMD1,4 billion (€3,2 million) in reimbursements; a proposed law aims at extending the declaration deadline

In Jan-March 2025, 988 road accidents where recorded in Armenia, resulting in 60 deaths and 1.391 injuries, confirming an alarming trend of the past 10 years; lawmakers held hearings on Road Safety to identify key problems and find systemic solutions

Former Karabakh residents assembled at Freedom Square in Yerevan; through the council for the protection of the rights of Artsakh they call for a review of the government's decision and ask to keep providing them the 40+10 thousand-dram assistance

Economy Middle East magazine has named Armenia the top destination for travel in its list of 15 best destinations to visit during the Eid Al Fitr holidays, a very special nomination considering the deep Christian roots of the country

The European Union is considering allocating an additional 10 million euros in “non-lethal” military aid to Armenia through the European Peace Facility

Armenia’s women’s national football team defeated Kazakhstan 2-0 in the second round of the UEFA Nations League

International and private schools have become very popular in Armenia, especially in Yerevan; fees are high and sometimes exceed the cost of university fees, reaching up to USD 9.000 per year

The Armenian government has proposed legislative amendments to improve the asylum and refugee protection system, including several laws to bring them in line with international standards

Figures by EU source show a 400% increase in Armenia-EU air transport passenger flow since 2018; in the first 6 days of 2025, arrivals have registered a 19,4% increase on same days of 2024

Armenia border guards will now carry out controls at Agarak checkpoint on the border with Iran; PM thanked the Border Guard Troops of the Russian Federation that carried out border control at Agarak checkpoint since Armenia's independence in 1991