Armenia politics news

Opinion: 'Russia ‘blackmails’ Armenia with threat of gas price hikes'

Armenia-Russia

April 06, 2026

Armenian experts say Yerevan could turn to alternatives, such as importing gas from Kazakhstan. They add that Russia would also incur losses if it raises prices.

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

What's next for Armenians imprisoned in Azerbaijan — and could Ilham Aliyev release them?

Azerbaijan-Armenia

February 19, 2026

Armenian parliament speaker Alen Simonyan has said that “negotiations will not stop until the last Armenian detainee is returned”, a position that differs sharply from that of Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev.