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Opinion from Yerevan: Baku steps up pressure on Armenia with new tools

Armenia-Azerbaijan

October 06, 2026

According to political analyst Suren Surenyants, Azerbaijan is seeking to achieve its desired outcomes as quickly as possible, before the “window of opportunity” for exerting unilateral pressure on Armenia closes.

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 Anti-Corruption Commission did not open proceedings against Pashinyan

Nikol Pashinyan

September 10, 2026

Semyon Babayan, head of the human rights NGO Public Informant, asked the commission to examine “violations of the code of conduct” by Armenia’s prime minister.

False claims that text of Armenia’s new Constitution has been published, and rebuttal

Armenia

September 08, 2026

Two members of the Njhar constitutional movement spread false information. The Justice Ministry denied it. Fact-checkers investigated the claim. Here are the details.

Armenian and Turkish business leaders call for borders to reopen. Is it likely to happen?

Armenia-Turkey

September 08, 2026

Political analyst Robert Ghevondyan says significant progress requires resolving political issues first, particularly those with Azerbaijan

More than 32,000 applications for Armenian citizenship in a year: who is applying and why

Armenia

August 14, 2026

The Interior Ministry says the number of applications received in 2025 was a "historic high in the entire history of the Republic of Armenia".

'Even if nuclear power plant is shut down, Armenia will not face serious problems': Reaction to Aliyev's remarks

Armenia-Azerbaijan

August 13, 2026

Yerevan reacts to Aliyev's AzTV interview: Armenian ruling-party MP responds, political analyst comments

'Regional stability is main achievement': assessing Washington peace summit one year on

Armenia-Azerbaijan

August 10, 2026

A historic summit was held in the US on 8 August 2025, where Armenia and Azerbaijan initialled a peace agreement. The Armenian prime minister's message marking the anniversary, and an analyst's assessment.

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 begins ratifying TRIPP agreement with US: foreign minister outlines key details

Armenia-USA

July 16, 2026

The Armenian government has approved the framework agreement on cooperation under the Trump Route project and submitted it to the Constitutional Court. The court will rule on whether the agreement complies with the constitution, after which parliament must ratify it.

New EU mission in Armenia to help address post-election risks

Armenia-EU

July 15, 2026

EU mission to help Armenia counter hybrid threats. The European Union is deploying a civilian advisory mission to support the Armenian authorities in tackling hybrid threats. Political analyst Robert Ghevondyan explains its significance.

Opinion: 'EU is interested in Armenia diversifying its foreign relations'

Armenia

July 14, 2026

Diplomat Hrachya Tashchyan on the effectiveness of Armenia's membership in the Russia-led EAEU, the diversification of the country's economic ties, and the benefits of closer cooperation with the European Union.

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.

Armenia and Azerbaijan agree internet transit deal: opportunities and risks. View from Yerevan

Armenia-Azerbaijan

June 23, 2026

Telecom Armenia and AzerTelecom sign commercial internet transit agreement. Armenian experts weigh opportunities and risks

Armenian oligarch who keeps lions wants world's largest Jesus statue

Armenia

June 22, 2026

Gagik Tsarukyan is a prominent opposition politician with pro-Russian views. Authorities have threatened to jail him over alleged tax violations

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.

'Managing threat of war': Pashinyan on Grigoryan-Hajiyev meeting

Armenia-Azerbaijan

June 18, 2026

According to Nikol Pashinyan, he instructed the secretary of Armenia's Security Council to contact his Azerbaijani counterpart, citing concerns about a potential escalation that needed to be averted.

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.

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