Armenia domestic politics

'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

'Battle for scandal-loving voters': Armenia’s pre-election mood

Politics in Armenia

April 09, 2026

The ruling party and an opposition force led by Russian businessman Samvel Karapetyan are exchanging sharp statements on social media: what it means

'Main obstacle to Armenia’s EU integration is frozen EU-Georgia dialogue' – Pashinyan

Armenia

March 12, 2026

Speaking in the European Parliament, Armenia’s prime minister addressed not only the possibility of EU membership but also the peace process with Azerbaijan, the upcoming June elections and the domestic political situation.

'Let them bang their heads against the wall': Armenia’s government reacts to proposal to join Russia’s Union State

Armenia

March 10, 2026

A proposal by a former official of the former unrecognised Nagorno-Karabakh republic to join the Russia-Belarus Union State has angered not only the authorities but also experts and social media users.

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.

'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

'We will not act against Russia, but will always act in Armenia’s interests' — Pashinyan

Armenia-USA

February 11, 2026

In the interview with Channel One, the Armenian prime minister also spoke about new opportunities created by the strengthening partnership with the United States and commented on domestic political issues.