Armenia election campaign

‘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

'We are not inclined to create tension' - Yerevan responds to Moscow's claims of 'unfriendly steps'

Armenia-Russia

May 21, 2026

Russian deputy foreign minister and Security Council secretary say Armenia’s stance on Russian-led EAEU is ‘absolutely unacceptable’

'Church cannot be a state within a state': issue included in Armenia’s ruling party programme

Armenia

April 21, 2026

The election programme of Pashinyan’s party raises the issue of removing the Catholicos from office. The prime minister says elections are, in essence, a “judicial process”, and that the public must make the decision.

'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

Robert Kocharyan named prime minister candidate: will he become represent opposition in Armenia’s upcoming elections?

Robert Kocharyan

March 17, 2026

Some suggest that opposition forces planning to take part in the June elections are betting on Kocharyan. However, most social media users oppose his return to power

'Goal is to turn Armenia into a Russian outpost': Samvel Karapetyan named as prime ministerial candidate

Armenia

February 13, 2026

Russian billionaire named Strong Armenia’s PM candidate, but dual citizenship bars him from the post