Armenia

Sales of books by Armenian authors are growing — who is helping and how?

April 25, 2025

Authors, publishers, and bookstores are announcing new book releases through their social media pages. Special attention is now also being given to design and presentation.

Armenia

56 cases of media restrictions in Armenia: a three-month review

Armenia

April 25, 2025

International organisations classify Armenia as a country with a partially free press. The reported violations were detailed by the chairman of the Committee to Protect Freedom of Speech.

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Azerbaijan-Armenia-Georgia

April 25, 2025

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Armenia-Turkey

110th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide: 'International recognition is not among government’s priorities'

Armenia-Turkey

April 24, 2025

A significant part of society sees the government's shift on this issue as unacceptable. Here's what has changed in the authorities’ approach — and what experts have to say.

Thousands of unreliable borrowers in Armenia to receive state aid to repay loans

Armenia

April 23, 2025

The government has decided to allocate additional funds for the programme, which aims to help people restore their economic activity and credit reputation.

'Baku rewrites history and threatens Armenia' - on ‘Western Azerbaijan’ narrative

Azerbaijan-Armenia

April 23, 2025

Azerbaijan expert Tatevik Hayrapetyan on whether Baku is preparing for peace — and why it is calling all of Armenia ‘Western Azerbaijan’

10 deaths in 4 months: rights activists alarmed by prison conditions in Armenia

Armenia

April 22, 2025

They claim that law enforcement agencies are trying to present the incidents in a more favourable light, instead of addressing the underlying problems.

'We consider acquiring new satellites' – Armenia’s minister of high-tech industry

Armenia

April 21, 2025

According to Mkhitar Hayrapetyan, work on the national space strategy is nearing completion. It will help the government determine which additional satellites should be acquired.

Yerevan–Tbilisi–Baku trilateral format: what to expect from foreign ministry talks

Azerbaijan-Armenia-Georgia

April 18, 2025

Deputy foreign ministers of the three countries met yesterday in Tbilisi. Political analyst comments on what might be discussed at this level — and the potential effectiveness of the format.

Fewer tourists, more trouble: Armenia’s travel sector under strain

Armenia

April 18, 2025

With the start of the new tourist season, the effectiveness of new laws and taxes will be put to the test. Travel agents report rising risks.

Baku purchased over $2 billion worth of weapons in 2024: Armenian expert explains why

Azerbaijan-Armenia

April 17, 2025

Military expert Davit Arutyunov believes that Azerbaijan is actively arming itself to deepen the existing regional imbalance and with the aim of aggression against Armenia.

Vardan Ghukasyan becomes mayor of Gyumri

'Gyumri — foothold of counterrevolution': opposition candidate elected mayor of Armenia’s second-largest city

Politics in Armenia

April 16, 2025

Political analyst Ruben Mehrabyan is convinced that the opposition is using Gyumri as “a springboard for regime change and the return of a criminal, corrupt system.”

Pashinyan on Azerbaijan shelling of Armenian settlements

'There will be no war, there will be peace' and other statements by Pashinyan in Armenia’s parliament

Nikol Pashinyan

April 15, 2025

The prime minister called on Azerbaijan to investigate the reasons behind the shelling of Armenian villages and to take measures to stop it. He again reaffirmed that Armenia is ready for peace.

'Mr Pashinyan, please confirm that I did not cooperate with Armenian intelligence' – letter from Azerbaijani activist

Azerbaijan

April 14, 2025

Doctoral candidate at Charles University in Prague and anti-war activist Bahruz Samedov, who is accused of treason in Azerbaijan, has written a letter to the Prime Minister of Armenia.

'There’s a chance to open new era in Caucasus' - Armenian Foreign Minister at Antalya forum

Armenia-Turkey

April 14, 2025

Mirzoyan sees no real progress with Azerbaijani counterpart, more optimistic about talks with Turkish minister

Search over for Azerbaijani who beheaded Armenian man

Armenia drops search for Azerbaijani who beheaded elderly Armenian man — but why?

Azerbaijan-Armenia

April 11, 2025

International law experts insist that war crimes cannot go unpunished — even if two countries agree otherwise.

Students in Armenia more concerned about quality of education than tuition fees

Armenia

April 11, 2025

The state and various foundations help cover tuition, but society now expects universities to deliver education that matches the investment.

'Political message to Baku — and beyond': on Armenian-Iranian military drills

April 10, 2025

Political analyst Hakob Badalyan considers the drills highly significant, particularly for maintaining relative stability along the border.

60 deaths in three months: alarming road accident statistics discussed in Armenian parliament

Armenia

April 09, 2025

“It turns out that over a 10-year period, more than 3,600 people have died and 70,000 have been injured in the country,” calculated Civil Contract MP Armen Khachatryan.

Armenian government to launch additional aid programme for Karabakh Armenians

Armenia

April 08, 2025

Over 100,000 people who fled Nagorno-Karabakh after the September 2023 fighting have been receiving support for rent and utilities. But what’s next for them?

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