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August 19, 2026

The latest developments as reported by local media, commentary, trending photos and videos

Anna Hakobyan's campaign against domestic violence

Armenia

Armenian prime minister's wife launches campaign against domestic violence

Armenia

August 18, 2026

Soon after Anna Hakobyan called for a public discussion of the issue, she received death threats but continued to promote her initiative. The first stage will involve drafting new legislation.

Armenia

Suicides in Armenia's military: the statistics and debate over who should be held responsible

Armenia

August 18, 2026

The prime minister said individual officials would now be held personally accountable for such cases and announced dismissals. However, the chief of the General Staff and defence minister have kept their posts.

Armenia

More than 32,000 applications for Armenian citizenship in a year: who is applying and why

Armenia

August 14, 2026

The Interior Ministry says the number of applications received in 2025 was a "historic high in the entire history of the Republic of Armenia".

Armenian workers turn to Europe instead of Russia

Russia no longer attracts Armenian migrant workers as they look for new opportunities in Europe

Armenia-EU

August 14, 2026

Russia, once the main destination for Armenian labour migrants, is losing its appeal. Many migrants are returning home, while others are seeking new opportunities in Europe

'We have proved that Armenia is not a province, but a crossroads' — Pashinyan

Armenia

August 13, 2026

At a briefing, the Armenian prime minister again addressed Armenia's choice between the Russian-led EAEU and the European Union. He also spoke about why removing Russia from the railway concession would be undesirable.

Yerevan reacts to Aliyev's AzTV interview

'Even if nuclear power plant is shut down, Armenia will not face serious problems': Reaction to Aliyev's remarks

Armenia-Azerbaijan

August 13, 2026

Yerevan reacts to Aliyev's AzTV interview: Armenian ruling-party MP responds, political analyst comments

Armenia seeks alternatives amid concerns over possible Russian gas price hike

Armenia

August 11, 2026

Ruling-party MP Sargis Khandanyan said Armenia could import gas from Iran or Azerbaijan.

'Regional stability is main achievement': assessing Washington peace summit one year on

Armenia-Azerbaijan

August 10, 2026

A historic summit was held in the US on 8 August 2025, where Armenia and Azerbaijan initialled a peace agreement. The Armenian prime minister's message marking the anniversary, and an analyst's assessment.

Armenian Catholicos Garegin II attends first hearing in criminal trial

Armenia

August 07, 2026

Catholicos of All Armenians appears in court. Garegin II and six bishops face charges of obstructing the enforcement of a court ruling. Full story

Armenia's growing number of large families: Statistics, one couple's story and expert insights

Armenia

August 07, 2026

More young families in Armenia are choosing to have a third or even fourth child. The number of third and subsequent births increased by around 45% between 2018 and 2024, and the upward trend continues.

Armenia begins shift from Russia towards EU – but finish line remains distant

Armenia-EU

August 07, 2026

JAMnews reviewed the latest developments and spoke to analysts with opposing views. Residents of Armenia also shared their opinions on how they believe the country should shape its future.

'There are signs Armenia is heading for 'divorce' from the Russian-led EAEU,' says Armenian political analyst

Armenia-Russia

August 06, 2026

Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk has described the decline in trade between Armenia and Russia as "dramatic". Analysts in Yerevan are examining the reasons behind the downturn and what it could mean for Armenia's future ties with the EAEU.

Head of US-based TRIPP+ foundation holds talks in Armenia: Key takeaways

Armenia

August 05, 2026

TRIPP+ Foundation chief Konstantin Sokolov met Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan in Yerevan. Both the Armenian and US sides stressed their commitment to implementing the Trump Route (TRIPP) programme as quickly as possible.

Armenia approves new government as Pashinyan promises appointments based on merit

Armenia

August 04, 2026

The prime minister announced the creation of a government talent pool that will include graduates of the world's leading universities. The government has already received 1,141 applications

Armenia's new parliament holds first session as opposition, as expected, makes its presence felt

Armenia

August 03, 2026

For the first time in Armenia's history, the Catholicos was not invited to bless the opening of parliament. The ruling party's candidate became speaker, although one opposition bloc boycotted the vote while the other voted against him.

Russian woman faces prison after calling Armenians 'rat-like' people

Armenia-Russia

July 31, 2026

Armenia's Investigative Committee has launched criminal proceedings against blogger Nadezhda Pirozhkova. Social media users are actively discussing her conduct, with many calling for the harshest possible punishment or her deportation.

Pashinyan: 'Russia wants either exclusive ties or nothing'

Armenia-Russia

July 30, 2026

The Armenian prime minister said Russia's approach is that relations between the two countries should either be exclusive or not exist at all. He stressed that Yerevan does not share that view

SVR warns of economic crisis in Armenia as Yerevan pushes back

'Moscow will only push Armenia out of Russian-led blocs': Reaction to Russia's foreign intelligence claim

Armenia-Russia

July 29, 2026

Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service said the Russian-led EAEU would not "sponsor Armenia's marathon swim towards the EU" and warned the country would face an economic crisis if it left the bloc. The statement prompted a sharp response from Yerevan.

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