Armenia current affairs

Armenia's Constitutional Court begins hearings on challenges to election results

Armenia

June 26, 2026

The Constitutional Court is due to announce its ruling on 4 July. Here's what the applicants are seeking, the possible outcomes of the case, and what an independent expert makes of it.

Armenian oligarch who keeps lions wants world's largest Jesus statue

Armenia

June 22, 2026

Gagik Tsarukyan is a prominent opposition politician with pro-Russian views. Authorities have threatened to jail him over alleged tax violations

Armenian opposition challenges election results in Constitutional Court

Armenia

June 19, 2026

The Strong Armenia alliance has already filed its appeal with the Constitutional Court. Several other parties and electoral blocs also plan to challenge the results. Here are the possible scenarios under Armenian law.

'Managing threat of war': Pashinyan on Grigoryan-Hajiyev meeting

Armenia-Azerbaijan

June 18, 2026

According to Nikol Pashinyan, he instructed the secretary of Armenia's Security Council to contact his Azerbaijani counterpart, citing concerns about a potential escalation that needed to be averted.

Russia's pressure on Armenia ahead of elections: economy as tool of influence

Armenia-Russia

May 29, 2026

Experts say the pressure is temporary, but Armenia’s dependence on the Russian market has made it possible and highlights the need to diversify economic ties.

‘New army, new weapons’: military parade in Yerevan marks Republic Day

Armenia

May 28, 2026

The government showcased new weapons and military equipment acquired from foreign partners in recent years, as well as systems produced in Armenia itself.

‘Sensational but false’: scrutiny of election promises made by some political forces in Armenia

Politics in Armenia

May 28, 2026

Armenia’s election campaign features a wide range of promises — from creating thousands of jobs to legally banning Azerbaijanis from living in the country

Armenia gains access to rail connections through Turkey: what to expect

Armenia-Turkey

May 25, 2026

“The Akhalkalaki–Kars railway is now open for exports from Armenia and imports into Armenia,” Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan says. Economist Aghasi Tavadyan explains what this could mean.

'Polite children are seen as weak': violence among teenagers on rise in Armenia

Armenia

May 22, 2026

What is happening in schools: the story of a mother and her 15-year-old son. An expert explains the situation and suggests ways to address it.

Russian intelligence operatives sent to 'target Pashinyan': The Insider investigation

Armenia-Russia

May 20, 2026

The publication focuses, in part, on businessmen Samvel Karapetyan and Gagik Tsarukyan. The parties led by both men have submitted applications to take part in Armenia’s parliamentary elections. What people in Armenia are saying about the claims.

Assassination plot against Nikol Pashinyan: real or hybrid threat?

Nikol Pashinyan

May 19, 2026

A video has appeared online in which five masked men claim that Pashinyan “gave up Artsakh and will answer for it”. Armenian political analysts do not rule out the possibility that the footage was filmed in Russia.

Leak reveals secret documents on Russia’s hybrid attacks against Armenia

Armenia-Russia

May 18, 2026

According to the documents, so-called “research” centres operating in Israel and Egypt received millions of roubles. The campaigns targeted not only Armenia, but also several other countries.

'Don’t rush to judge': Pashinyan’s wife denies allegations against her 'My Step' foundation

Armenia

April 28, 2026

Independent Observer seeks legal action against Anna Hakobyan over alleged breaches of election-period charity rules. Her lawyers are preparing counterclaims.

Yerevan vox pops: what residents say on peace with Azerbaijan

Armenia-Azerbaijan

April 27, 2026

The Armenian-Azerbaijani border has been calm for two years, with no exchange of fire. Both governments say peace has been established. But what do Yerevan residents think?

111th anniversary of Armenian Genocide: rumours about removal of Tsitsernakaberd memorial denied

Armenia

April 24, 2026

Commemorations take place as usual in Yerevan, despite recent disinformation about the demolition of the Tsitsernakaberd Memorial Complex and the cancellation of the remembrance day — facts and reactions

'It is false to claim that former Armenian president Serzh Sargsyan is not taking part in election' - Nikol Pashinyan

Politics in Armenia

April 24, 2026

According to Pashinyan, Sargsyan is “taking part” in the elections by backing the pro-Russian “Strong Armenia” party

'Robert Kocharyan is the prime ministerial candidate of the ‘three-headed party of war’,' says Armenia’s deputy speaker

Armenia

April 14, 2026

Ruben Rubinyan says opposition forces will “tell fairy tales” that they are not connected to each other, but will ultimately unite around former Armenian president Kocharyan

Why journalists are leaving the profession: three personal stories from Armenia

Armenia

April 03, 2026

Why have experienced journalists chosen to leave the profession? We asked them directly.