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Hetq online has been published in Yerevan since 2001 by the Association of Investigative Journalists NGO. In 2004 the organization re-registered as the Investigative Journalists NGO. Initially publishing content in Armenian, Hetq Online has also been publishing its articles and investigations in the English language since 2002. The Hetq online newspaper was updated every Monday and articles were l

ater republished by Aravot, Haykakan Zhamanak, Azg and 168 Jam newspapers. Students from the Department of Journalism at Yerevan State University also receive practical experience by working with Hetq online. Since Novermber 2008 the Hetq Online has been updated every day. Among its many achievements, in 2002 Hetq online adopted a Code of Ethics (http://hetq.am/eng/about/code-of-ethics/) and every journalist working with us is obliged to follow the principles of this code. In 2004, the Investigative Journalists / Hetq Online received an award from the Armenian branch of Transparency International for its outstanding contribution to the struggle against corruption. One unique feature of Hetq online is that journalistic investigations are often conducted by teams — a new practice in Armenian journalism. These teams also work on investigative documentary films for Hetq which are broadcast on different TV stations in the Republic of Armenia.

The Armenian Foreign Ministry today denounced a resolution contained in the Istanbul Declaration adopted by the Organiza...
23/06/2025

The Armenian Foreign Ministry today denounced a resolution contained in the Istanbul Declaration adopted by the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Turkey this week calling on Armenia “to cease and desist from undermining the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Azerbaijan”, describing such language as biased and groundless.

The Armenian Foreign Ministry says that any talk of “Western Azerbaijan” under the guise of human rights “is a clear territorial claim by Azerbaijan of the sovereign territory of the Republic of Armenia.

As of May 31, 2025, eight Armenian police officers were fired for drug use and another two for refusing to undergo an ex...
23/06/2025

As of May 31, 2025, eight Armenian police officers were fired for drug use and another two for refusing to undergo an examination during an official investigation.

According to police data provided to Hetq, the largest number of fired police officers was in 2024 - eighteen, fifteen of whom were dismissed for drug use, two for refusing to undergo an examination during an official investigation, and one police officer was dismissed from service for engaging in the preparation and sale of large quantities of narcotics and psychotropic substances.

As of May 31, 2025, eight Armenian police officers were fired for drug use and another two for refusing to undergo an examination during an official investigation.

Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan will pay a two-day official visit to China this Wednesday.Mirzoyan, according ...
23/06/2025

Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan will pay a two-day official visit to China this Wednesday.

Mirzoyan, according to his office, is scheduled to meet with his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi.

Mirzoyan, according to his office, is scheduled to meet with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi.

Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan, now in Turkey on a working visit, toured the Holy Mother of God Armenian Apostolic Patriarc...
20/06/2025

Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan, now in Turkey on a working visit, toured the Holy Mother of God Armenian Apostolic Patriarchal Church in the Kumkapı neighborhood of Istanbul.

Pashinyan, according to his office, was accompanied by the Chairman of the Church Council Hrant Maskafian, the Second Chairman Minas Arslan, as well as the Director of the Armenian School attached to the church, Claudia Demir.

Pashinyan toured the church, lit candles, and got acquainted with the conditions of Armenian community life in the area.

Public Radio of Armenia (PRA) reports that Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan has confirmed that he will visit Turkey this Fri...
19/06/2025

Public Radio of Armenia (PRA) reports that Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan has confirmed that he will visit Turkey this Friday to meet with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan

Armenian parliamentary speaker Alen Simonyan on Tuesday said the visit would be "historic” and partly aimed at eliminating the risk of fresh fighting with Azerbaijan.

Armenia hopes the talks will facilitate the normalization of ties between Yerevan and Ankara and reopen their shared land border after decades of enmity.

The Armenian government has paid 4.3 million euros to purchase a new building to house the country’s embassy in Brussels...
19/06/2025

The Armenian government has paid 4.3 million euros to purchase a new building to house the country’s embassy in Brussels, Belgium.

The building, in 1866-1870, is located next to the European Commission, the European Parliament, several other European institutions and diplomatic missions in the Belgian capital.

The building, in 1866-1870, is located next to the European Commission, the European Parliament, several other European institutions and diplomatic missions in the Belgian capital.

Yerevan law enforcement today detained businessman Samvel Karapetyan after he gave an interview with news.am in which he...
18/06/2025

Yerevan law enforcement today detained businessman Samvel Karapetyan after he gave an interview with news.am in which he denounced those politicians who have recently called for a new leader of the Armenian Apostolic Church.

Karapetyan said the following in the interview:

“A small group, forgetting the history of Armenia, the history of the Armenian Church for thousands of years, attacked the Armenian Church, the Armenian people... Since I have always been on the side of the Armenian Church and the Armenian people, I will have a direct participation. If politicians fail, then we will also participate in all this in our own way."

Yerevan law enforcement today detained businessman Samvel Karapetyan after he gave an interview with news.am in which he denounced those politicians who have recently called for a new leader of the Armenian Apostolic Church.

Secretary General of the Armenian Ministry of Foreign Affairs David Karapetyan today met with the Honorary Consul of Fra...
17/06/2025

Secretary General of the Armenian Ministry of Foreign Affairs David Karapetyan today met with the Honorary Consul of France in Goris Carmen Apunts.

Karapetyan, according to his office, congratulated Carmen Apunts on her appointment to the position of Honorary Consul, and both sides emphasized the importance of the recent opening of the office of the Honorary Consul of France in Armenia’s southern Syunik Province.

Secretary General of the Armenian Ministry of Foreign Affairs David Karapetyan today met with the Honorary Consul of France in Goris Carmen Apunts.

Armenia received US$86 million in humanitarian aid in 2024, 52% from the U.S.This is a 5.5-fold increase compared to the...
16/06/2025

Armenia received US$86 million in humanitarian aid in 2024, 52% from the U.S.

This is a 5.5-fold increase compared to the previous year.

Germany was the second biggest donor Germany ($8.3 million), followed by France ($3.8 million).

Germany was the second biggest donor Germany ($8.3 million), followed by France ($3.8 million).

Armenia’s Lake Sevan contributes $400 million annually to the national economy according to a two-year project is being ...
14/06/2025

Armenia’s Lake Sevan contributes $400 million annually to the national economy according to a two-year project is being implemented with the support of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), with the participation of the Armenian Ministry of Environment and the Water Committee.

Armenia’s Lake Sevan contributes $400 million annually to the national economy according to a two-year project is being implemented with the support of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), with the participation of the Armenian Ministry of...

Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan and visiting Council of Europe (CoE) Secretary General Alain Berset met today in Yerevan an...
11/06/2025

Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan and visiting Council of Europe (CoE) Secretary General Alain Berset met today in Yerevan and discussed Armenia-CoE cooperation, as well as prospects for expanding joint programs in the fields of democracy and the rule of law.

Pashinyan, according to his office, thanked the Council of Europe for its continuous support for the democratic reforms being implemented in Armenia.

Pashinyan, according to his office, thanked the Council of Europe for its continuous support for the democratic reforms being implemented in Armenia.

Hundreds of citizens, chanting Vehapar, Vehapar (His Holiness) descended on Yerevan’s Zvartnots Airport last night to we...
11/06/2025

Hundreds of citizens, chanting Vehapar, Vehapar (His Holiness) descended on Yerevan’s Zvartnots Airport last night to welcome Catholicos Karekin II on his return from the UAE in a symbolic sign of solidarity with the head of the Armenian Apostolic Church.

Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan, over the past ten days in a series of Facebook posts, has called for Karekin II to step down, claiming the church leader has broken his vow of celibacy and has a child.

Yesterday, Pashinyan proposed that a council be formed to organize elections to select a new Catholicos.

Hundreds of citizens, chanting Vehapar, Vehapar (His Holiness) descended on Yerevan’s Zvartnots Airport last night to welcome Catholicos Karekin II on his return from the UAE in a symbolic sign of solidarity with the head of the Armenian Church.

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