Location: Armenia Event: Effective 1 January 2020, potential penalties for evasion of military service in Armenia have changed.  The section of Armenia’s legal code which governs evasion of military service is Article 327 Evasion from regular military service or training exercises of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Armenia, accessible online at  http://parliament.am/legislation.php?sel=show&ID=1349&lang=eng .  Armenian citizens, including …

Location: Armenia Event: Heightened Middle East Tensions There is heightened tension in the Middle East that may result in security risks to U.S. citizens abroad. The Embassy will continue to review the security situation and will provide additional information as needed. Actions to Take:  Keep a low profile. Be aware of your surroundings. Stay alert …

October 15, 2019 Location: U.S. Embassy, Isakov Avenue, Yerevan Event: Demonstrations are expected to take place on October 15, 2019 beginning at 12:00PM in relation to events in northern Syria. As of now there is no impact on U.S. Embassy operations. Actions to Take: Avoid the area. Monitor local media for updates. Keep a low …

12 December 2018 Location:  Armenia, countrywide Event: As the holiday season approaches, the U.S. Embassy in Yerevan reminds U.S. citizens in Armenia to exercise vigilance and awareness of your surroundings.  During this time, there may be an increase in robberies, pick-pocketing, purse snatching, and residential break-ins.  There are also ongoing threats posed by transnational terrorist organizations …

Location: Alaverdi, Armenia on Route M6 and Armenia to Georgia Rail line Event: Demonstrations began this morning (October 19, 2018) blocking the M6 highway in Alaverdi between Yerevan and Tbilisi and the railway in that area.  U.S. citizens are urged to avoid that area and use an alternate route that also avoids the Armenian – …

October 18, 2018 — Alexandria, Va. — The Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) has become aware of reports that some overseas voters are unable to access their state’s online voter registration and election systems. This is primarily due to states blocking web traffic from foreign countries in an effort to increase the cybersecurity of their …

Demonstration Alert – U. S. Embassy Yerevan, Armenia (October 2, 2018) Location: Downtown Yerevan Event: Demonstrations are expected near the National Assembly through October 3. U.S. citizens are urged to avoid the area. Baghramyan Avenue in the area of the National Assembly is closed to traffic. It is likely that traffic disruptions will continue through …

Location: Yerevan Zoo Event: Armenia’s Ministry of Health reports that a large number of animals at the Yerevan Zoo have died due to tuberculosis. Zoo employees tested were found not to be infected. While the ministry reports that visitors to the zoo are generally not at risk of contracting the virus, it can pose a …

Locations: Downtown Yerevan Gyumri, Vanadzor Spitak, Armavir Throughout Armenia Event:  Groups continue to protest Armenian election results.  Police/security forces have detained individuals in the area of the protests.  Protesters have blocked roads, including intrastate highways throughout Armenia, without notice.  Widespread protests and massive road closures that have impacted the metro, railroad, and airport may continue. …

Demonstration Alert – U.S. Embassy Yerevan, Armenia (May 1, 2018) Location: Gatherings throughout downtown Yerevan, Armenia and other parts of Armenia. Event: Demonstrations that began on April 13 continue throughout Yerevan, Gyumri, Vanadzor, Spitak, Armavir and other locations in Armenia with no set end date. The groups are protesting the Armenian government.  Recent protests have …

Location: Gatherings throughout downtown Yerevan, Armenia and other parts of Armenia. Event: Demonstrations that began on April 13 continue throughout Yerevan, Gyumri, Vanadzor, Spitak, Armavir and other locations in Armenia with no set end date. The groups are protesting the Armenian government.  Recent protests have encountered a large police/security force presence and these forces have …

Location: Gatherings throughout downtown Yerevan, Armenia and spreading to other parts of Armenia. Event: Demonstrations that began on April 13 continue throughout downtown Yerevan, Armenia (and in other locations throughout Armenia) with no set end date. The groups are protesting the Armenian government. Recent protests have encountered a strong police/security force presence and these forces …

Location: Announced gatherings throughout downtown Yerevan, Armenia. Event: Demonstrations are continuing throughout downtown Yerevan, Armenia with no set end date. The groups are protesting the Armenian government. Recent protests have encountered a strong police/security force presence and detentions. Additional demonstrations in Gyumri, Vanadzor, Spitak, and Armavir are occurring.  Roads and the surrounding areas are congested. …

Event: Protests in Downtown Yerevan The U.S. Embassy in Yerevan is aware of ongoing protests in downtown Yerevan (and other regions in Armenia) today and announced plans for more protests on April 17 causing roads and the surrounding areas to be congested. Due to the unpredictable nature of the protests, there could be a potential for …