President of Armenia

Armenian President resigns: "This is not an emotionally-driven decision"

Politics in Armenia

January 24, 2022

President of Armenia resigns, claims that this is not an emotionally-driven decision, cites lack of influence, being targeted by various political groups

Armenian opposition blocks off parliament demanding PM's resignation

Politics in Armenia

March 10, 2021

The reason for this was the dismissal of the Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces. He has already gone to court to challenge this decision. The President addressed the Constitutional Court on the same issue.

Armenian opposition meets with president – social media commentary on unrest

Armenia

March 03, 2021

President Armen Sargsyan discussed with representatives of the opposition the issue of dismissing the head of the General Staff of the Armenian Armed Forces. Comments on the situation from social networks

Collusion or split – what's happening between the Armenian PM & president?

Politics in Armenia

March 02, 2021

The Prime Minister twice sent the President the documents on the dismissal of the head of the General Staff of the Armed Forces and twice the President returned them unsigned. The decision may already come into force without his signature

Update – criminal case against ex Armenian president Sargsyan to be taken to trial

January 10, 2020

Sargsyan stands accused of embezzling budget funds to the amount of more than a million dollars

Armenian president donates annual salary for reconstruction of city affected by earthquake

July 30, 2019

In the course of the charity marathon, almost half a million dollars were raised to help Gyumri, of which 23,000 were given by the president