latest news from Armenia

'Whether we should ‘marry’ the EU is question for future', Armenia’s foreign minister says about EU membership

Armenia

October 14, 2026

Speaking at the Warsaw Security Forum, Ararat Mirzoyan also discussed relations with Russia, Turkey and Azerbaijan, as well as the situation in Georgia and Iran.

Progress or disaster? Armenia begins operations at Amulsar mine

Armenia

October 14, 2026

Environmentalists who have long warned of the project's risks condemned the decision. However, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan insisted there were no risks and all environmental concerns had been addressed.

From Uzbekistan to EU: Where Armenian goods are exported after Russia imposes restrictions

Armenia

October 12, 2026

Products traditionally exported to Russia are now being shipped in varying volumes to other countries, including Kazakhstan, Georgia, Ukraine and Iraq.

Non-medical support during childbirth in Armenia: who are doulas and what do they do?

Armenia

October 12, 2026

They have been working in Armenia for six years, but few people know about them. Doulas support women throughout pregnancy and even after childbirth.

Armenian AI factory rejects Russian allegations of intelligence gathering

Armenia-Russia

October 09, 2026

“Claims about Firebird AI’s activities are untrue and have no factual basis,” the company said in response to a statement by Alexei Shevtsov, deputy secretary of Russia’s Security Council.

Azerbaijani soldier enters Armenia, fires at local residents

Armenia-Azerbaijan

October 02, 2026

He wounded a 39-year-old resident of Shaki in the leg. One of her sons suffered a broken wrist, while the other sustained bruises. Armenian experts and the public are calling for a full investigation under the law. Experts' views.

How Armenia is reacting to export restrictions on Russia: farmers' views and official statistics

Armenia

October 02, 2026

Russia's ban on Armenian goods has accelerated efforts to diversify foreign markets. Here's what is happening.

'We will decide in the coming months': Pashinyan on choosing model for Armenia's new nuclear power plant

Armenia-Russia

October 01, 2026

Armenia's prime minister has not ruled out choosing Russia's proposal, which Rosatom's director general presented in Yerevan in recent days.

'Transparent and competitive, but also cause for concern': PACE report on Armenia’s elections

Armenia-EU

September 30, 2026

Key findings of the report and its recommendations for addressing the problems identified, as well as journalists' observations of selective reporting — how ruling party and opposition MPs presented PACE's assessment to the public.

'Unresolved issues and conflicting narratives remain' — Pashinyan on relations with Azerbaijan

Nikol Pashinyan

September 25, 2026

"We have achieved more than satisfactory results, which should mean more to us than conflicting narratives," Armenia's prime minister told the UN General Assembly.

'TRIPP project will move forward slowly': US discusses regional connectivity agenda

Armenia-USA

September 24, 2026

The US believes it is too early to begin construction of the Trump Route, which will connect Azerbaijan with its exclave of Nakhchivan, given the project's technical complexity and geopolitical sensitivity.

Armenia-Azerbaijan relations in crisis: domestic and external factors

Armenia-Azerbaijan

September 24, 2026

Political analyst Boris Navassardian discusses the causes of the crisis and what could help resume civil society dialogue under the “Bridge of Peace” initiative.

Armenia marks 35 years of independence: the country’s gains and losses, according to AI

Armenia

September 21, 2026

JAMnews asked AI to assess Armenia’s progress over the past 35 years. The AI said Armenia had made significant progress, particularly in democratisation, but that major challenges remained unresolved.

Pashinyan’s salary to nearly double as Armenian civil servants set for pay rises from 2027

Nikol Pashinyan

September 18, 2026

Ordinary residents and opposition figures criticised the government’s decision, citing the country’s poverty rate.

Armenia’s anti-corruption campaign: law on confiscating illicit assets takes effect

Armenia

September 18, 2026

Expert analysis of the law’s provisions, the need to prevent political selectivity in its application, and whether confiscated property is genuinely being returned to the people.

Armenians to be able to fund media directly through their income tax payments

Armenia

September 17, 2026

Those wishing to support quality media outlets, NGOs or political parties will only need to name the recipient and specify the amount in their tax declaration

'Poland is ready to support Armenia’s ambitious goal of joining EU' — Marcin Bosacki

Armenia-EU

September 15, 2026

Poland’s state secretary for foreign affairs warns that joining the European Union “will not happen overnight”, but assures that “it is entirely possible”.

Armenian citizenship to become harder and five times more expensive under Interior Ministry draft

Armenia

September 12, 2026

If parliament approves the draft, the fee for renouncing citizenship will also increase — by ten times. Here are the details of the draft and the reasons the government has given for making the procedure more difficult.