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Phishing attack by cyber fraudsters posing as members of Armenia’s ruling party

March 09, 2026

Civil society representatives receive emails posing as messages from the Civil Contract party. Experts say the goal is to obtain confidential information.

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March 09, 2026

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Armenia temporarily waives visas for citizens of 113 countries

Armenia

March 06, 2026

From 1 January to 1 July 2026, citizens of these countries can travel to Armenia without spending time obtaining a visa and may stay in the country for up to 180 days.

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Poll: Will Armenia’s ruling party win June election?

Armenia

March 05, 2026

According to an ArmES survey, the ruling Civil Contract will win a relative but not absolute majority, while opposition parties led by two oligarchs — “local and Russian” — will also enter parliament.

Events around Iran pose no threat to 'Trump route', Armenian parliament speaker says

Armenia

March 04, 2026

Alen Simonyan comments on key foreign and domestic policy issues, including the management of Armenia’s railways and the upcoming parliamentary elections.

'Electric Networks of Armenia will be nationalised' says interim manager

Armenia

March 03, 2026

According to Romanos Petrosyan, “the deal with the owner did not go through”. The state will declare the company a public priority and pay compensation to its owners. Full details inside.

Opinion: the US–Israeli military operation in Iran

Opinion: 'Possible influx of refugees from Iran poses Armenia’s biggest challenge'

Armenia-Iran

March 02, 2026

Political analyst Robert Ghevondyan on the military action in Iran, possible scenarios and their impact on Armenia

Pension rise in Armenia: economic growth or voter handout?

Armenia

February 27, 2026

Government’s pension rise branded pre-election bribery by opposition as officials cite stronger-than-expected economic growth

Armenia and Poland to continue military-technical cooperation as Pashinyan visits Warsaw

Armenia-EU

February 27, 2026

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and his Polish counterpart Donald Tusk discussed Armenia’s European integration prospects and the peace process with Azerbaijan.

Opinion: Armenia would benefit from returning its railways to state control

Armenia-Russia

February 26, 2026

Armenia’s railways have operated under a Russian concession since 2008, but growing criticism of the operator’s performance has fuelled debate over ending the contract.

Will Russia turn to Central Asia and the South Caucasus after Ukraine?

Azerbaijan-Armenia-Georgia

February 26, 2026

Alexander Dugin, often described as “Putin’s brain”, said last month that no post-Soviet state should possess sovereignty.

Armenian defence minister’s visit to Iran

Opinion: 'There are no signals that Iran plans to sell weapons to Armenia right now'

Armenia-Iran

February 25, 2026

Defence Minister Suren Papikyan met President Pezeshkian in Tehran and stressed the “need for a diplomatic solution to tensions around Iran”. Visit details and expert analysis.

Armenian parliament vice-speaker urges voters to 'burn bridges with oligarchs'

Armenia

February 24, 2026

According to Ruben Rubinyan, the upcoming elections should exclude both former presidents and the “two oligarchs” — Gagik Tsarukyan and Samvel Karapetyan — from political life.

'Yerevan and Baku are on the same side in global geopolitical struggle' - Armenian political scientist

Azerbaijan-Armenia

February 23, 2026

According to Robert Ghevondyan, Armenia and Azerbaijan “accept US hegemony in a multipolar world, which is why there is greater confidence in the preservation of peace between them.”

'Armenian Apostolic Church does not serve foreign powers': bishops meet in Austria

Armenia

February 20, 2026

Armenian authorities accuse the Catholicos of “reporting daily to foreign intelligence services” as criminal case prevents him from leaving the country, details

Electric cars are safe — the concern lies with their batteries, as Armenia debates potential risks

Armenia

February 20, 2026

Electric vehicles are often described as “green cars” because their emissions are close to zero. However, their batteries contain toxic and highly flammable materials, and typically last no more than 12 years.

Prisons come at a high cost: Armenia spends $36m a year on inmate maintenance

Armenia

February 19, 2026

There are currently 1,392 detainees and 1,462 convicted prisoners held in correctional facilities. Courts continue to rely most frequently on imprisonment as a preventive measure for defendants.

Armenians held in detention in Azerbaijan

What's next for Armenians imprisoned in Azerbaijan — and could Ilham Aliyev release them?

Azerbaijan-Armenia

February 19, 2026

Armenian parliament speaker Alen Simonyan has said that “negotiations will not stop until the last Armenian detainee is returned”, a position that differs sharply from that of Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev.

Pre-election reshuffle of Armenia’s opposition forces

'Opposition aims to take power by forming post-election coalition' – Armenian parliament vice-speaker

Politics in Armenia

February 18, 2026

Representatives of the ruling party insist that the opposition will not be able to “pull off their plans”, that they will “no more see power than they can see their own ears”, and that “there is no longer any place in politics for former presidents and oligarchs.”

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