news from Yerevan

Armenia begins EU accession process: No answer on whether it is welcomed in Europe

The process was initiated by pro-Western politicians, and the authorities supported their initiative despite opposition protests. According to surveys, the majority of the population also seeks to join Europe, although not everything is clear to the people yet.

Opinion: 'If Armenia abandons its red lines, it will only be state on paper'

Military expert Leonid Nersisyan believes that Azerbaijan's demands contradict the existence of Armenia, its sovereignty, and independence.

Armenia doubles betting duty in fight against gambling addiction

The government also plans to create a regulatory authority, the Gambling Oversight Body, which will monitor all processes in the industry.

Armenia leads in regional democracy rankings despite decline

According to the Democracy Index report by the Economist Intelligence Unit, Armenia ranks 82nd among 160 countries, Georgia 94th, and Azerbaijan 126th.

Why is Baku rejecting Yerevan’s proposals? Pashinyan’s take on regional unblocking

Armenian PM hopes Baku’s goal is not to “create a false pretext for escalation.”

'Some countries oppose Armenia becoming Russia’s backyard': Debates in Yerevan

Armenian political analysts discuss possible scenarios for resolving the Ukraine crisis and their impact on the South Caucasus.

Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty: Expectations and prospects for signing

Political Analyst Robert Gհevondyan on the interests of the parties and factors that could influence the signing of the treaty.

Fatherhood clubs in Armenia: How to become attentive dad and supportive partner

Fatherhood clubs operate in three regions of Armenia: who joins and how effective are they?

'Nikol Pashinyan's statements on arms control not up for discussion' – Azerbaijani experts on Armenian PM’s remarks

The Prime Minister of Armenia told journalists that "two points of the peace treaty between Azerbaijan and Armenia have yet to be agreed upon.

'No grounds to reject Yerevan's proposal on unblocking' – Pashinyan

Are Armenia’s youth returning to universities? Unprecedented turnout in first round of exams

The Center for Assessment and Testing reports that more than 11,000 applicants have taken the unified entrance exams.

'EU-Armenia ties have never been this close': European parliamentarians in Yerevan

However, the co-chair of the EU-Armenia Parliamentary Partnership Committee, Nils Ušakovs, warned that Armenia's accession to the European Union could take 5 to 10 years.

Opinion on possible Trump-Putin deal: 'Armenia has nothing to worry about'

Political analyst Ruben Megrabyan believes Yerevan’s task remains the same—countering threats from Russia, including those carried out through Azerbaijan.

'No point in revisiting 2020 statement' - Secretary of Armenia’s Security Council

Armen Grigoryan did not explain why Armenia has not withdrawn its signature from the trilateral agreement despite Russia and Azerbaijan's failure to meet their obligations.

Pashinyan under pressure from Baku? Experts weigh in on 'Real Armenia' concept

The Prime Minister presented his "Real Armenia" concept. One of its points is the need to adopt a new constitution—something Azerbaijan has long been pushing for.

Armenia introduces digital employment contract system: what are its benefits?

From July 2025, employers can voluntarily start signing electronic contracts. From January 1, 2026, it will become mandatory.

'Armenia no longer seen as Russia’s appendage': Key takeaways from Munich conference

Armenian delegation at the Munich security conference and political analyst's comment

'Russia shouldn't be ignored to this extent' – former Armenian president Robert Kocharyan

He suggested looking at the situation "through Russia's eyes" and stated that Yerevan "betrayed Moscow and switched to the enemy camp."