Armenia governance

'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.

New EU civilian mission to be deployed in Armenia

Armenia-EU

April 22, 2026

The mission aims to support the country in countering hybrid threats. It will be based in Yerevan for an initial two-year period and will include 20 to 30 experts

Armenian government to decide fate of $500,000 Zayed Prize awarded to Pashinyan

Nikol Pashinyan

April 02, 2026

The Corruption Prevention Commission classified the cash prize as a gift to a public official. The government will use the funds to cover expenses, though it will decide which ones. The prime minister will put forward his proposals

Former ruling party MP becomes Constitutional Court judge in Armenia, NGOs warn of risks

Armenia

March 25, 2026

Civil society representatives say Vladimir Vardanyan’s party ties raise doubts about his impartiality as a Constitutional Court judge