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Removing Catholicos Garegin II from office to resolve crisis: Armenia debates special report

Armenia

September 29, 2026

Commissioned by the prime minister, the report contains controversial claims, including allegations of paedophilia among clergy.

Armenia's new parliament: balance of power, tools of government and opposition's dead end

Armenia

August 22, 2026

Political analyst Alexander Iskandaryan on what to expect from Armenia's ninth National Assembly and the tactics chosen by the government and opposition amid the country's pressing challenges

Armenian Catholicos Garegin II attends first hearing in criminal trial

Armenia

August 07, 2026

Catholicos of All Armenians appears in court. Garegin II and six bishops face charges of obstructing the enforcement of a court ruling. Full story

Armenia's new parliament holds first session as opposition, as expected, makes its presence felt

Armenia

August 03, 2026

For the first time in Armenia's history, the Catholicos was not invited to bless the opening of parliament. The ruling party's candidate became speaker, although one opposition bloc boycotted the vote while the other voted against him.

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 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.

'Not concerned': Pashinyan on possible expulsion of Armenia from Russian-led military bloc

Nikol Pashinyan

June 11, 2026

'If member states decide to expel Armenia, we will have to take note of that decision,' says Armenian PM. Key takeaways from Pashinyan's first post-election briefing.

Georgian experts weigh impact of Armenian election on region

Azerbaijan-Armenia-Georgia

June 11, 2026

Experts highlight three key issues: peace, the geopolitical balance and transport corridors

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.

'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

'Armenia’s security guarantor led us to slaughter' — Nikol Pashinyan

Armenia

March 26, 2026

Armenia’s opposition in recent days has spoken about the need for a “peace guarantor” with Azerbaijan. The authorities are trying to explain the shortcomings of the “guarantor” concept, recalling the recent past.

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

'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.