Armenia governance crisis

Vote-buying in Armenia: ‘Strong Armenia’ party disguised bribes as salaries and charity

Armenia

March 31, 2026

The Anti-Corruption Committee says organisers used a “vote-delivery” mechanism for the party led by Russian businessman Samvel Karapetyan.

'Electric Networks of Armenia will be nationalised' says interim manager

Armenia

March 03, 2026

According to Romanos Petrosyan, “the deal with the owner did not go through”. The state will declare the company a public priority and pay compensation to its owners. Full details inside.

'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

'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