Samvel Karapetyan

'We avoided disaster and overcame information interference': views on Armenia's election

Armenia

June 09, 2026

According to Ashot Melikyan, chairman of the Committee to Protect Freedom of Expression, Armenia was able to withstand external information pressure and show Russia that it intends to remain an independent and sovereign state

LIVE: Armenia heads to polls in high-stakes 2026 parliamentary election. Photos and video

Armenia

June 08, 2026

Follow our live coverage throughout election day as JAMnews brings you the latest developments in real time.

Fact-checkers expose alleged Russian FSB interference in Armenia’s parliamentary elections

Armenia

June 05, 2026

A journalist from the Armenian fact-checking platform FIP.am called several leaders of the Union of Armenians of Russia, posed as an FSB officer and uncovered details of a voter recruitment campaign.

Armenia faces critical elections with unpredictable outcome as 40% of voters trust no political force

Politics in Armenia

June 05, 2026

How the election campaign unfolded, what policies the main contenders advocate, and what impression they have left on voters

Armenia launches support programme for exporters in response to Russian restrictions

Armenia-Russia

June 04, 2026

Armenia’s exporter support programme. The government expects more than 4,250 tonnes of vegetables and strawberries and around 10 million flowers to be exported in June, while exporters will receive financial compensation

Expert: ‘Armenia recorded more cases of vote-buying in recent days than in previous 30 years’

Armenia

June 04, 2026

The Anti-Corruption Committee reported five vote-buying cases in the past three days alone. According to human rights activist Daniel Ioannisyan, the committee opened around 60 cases between February and May 2026.

‘Sensational but false’: scrutiny of election promises made by some political forces in Armenia

Politics in Armenia

May 28, 2026

Armenia’s election campaign features a wide range of promises — from creating thousands of jobs to legally banning Azerbaijanis from living in the country

Russian intelligence operatives sent to 'target Pashinyan': The Insider investigation

Armenia-Russia

May 20, 2026

The publication focuses, in part, on businessmen Samvel Karapetyan and Gagik Tsarukyan. The parties led by both men have submitted applications to take part in Armenia’s parliamentary elections. What people in Armenia are saying about the claims.

'There will be another revolution on 7 June' - Nikol Pashinyan confident of public support in election

Armenia

May 14, 2026

Even while on holiday, Nikol Pashinyan continues his weekly briefings — this time focusing on the upcoming elections, Armenia’s foreign policy and relations with Russia and the West.

Armenian political groups spend heavily on Meta ads ahead of election campaign

Armenia

May 12, 2026

Between 8 February and 8 May, political groups in Armenia spent a total of $309,000 across Meta platforms. Here is a breakdown of who spent the most and how much.

What’s behind Russia’s hostile response to Armenia’s deepening ties with EU?

Armenia-Russia

May 08, 2026

Moscow reacts to two EU-linked summits in Yerevan and the visit of the Ukrainian president — political analyst Hovsep Khurshudyan comments

'Everything has limits' - Pashinyan vows to sue Samvel Karapetyan

Armenia

May 07, 2026

Russian businessman claims Armenia’s prime minister uses “hallucinogenic mushrooms” before public appearances. What else Karapetyan said and the escalating war of words between Pashinyan and Karapetyan.

'Battle for scandal-loving voters': Armenia’s pre-election mood

Politics in Armenia

April 09, 2026

The ruling party and an opposition force led by Russian businessman Samvel Karapetyan are exchanging sharp statements on social media: what it means

'Electric Networks of Armenia will be nationalised' says interim manager

Armenia

March 03, 2026

According to Romanos Petrosyan, “the deal with the owner did not go through”. The state will declare the company a public priority and pay compensation to its owners. Full details inside.

'Goal is to turn Armenia into a Russian outpost': Samvel Karapetyan named as prime ministerial candidate

Armenia

February 13, 2026

Russian billionaire named Strong Armenia’s PM candidate, but dual citizenship bars him from the post

Armenia’s electricity network company owned by arrested Russian oligarch loses licence: what happens next?

Armenia

November 17, 2025

Businessman Samvel Karapetyan faces charges of calling for a seizure of power. His company’s value will be assessed, and he will receive compensation.

"Pashinyan won’t stay in power — we’ll join the election fight": Armenian ex-president

Nikol Pashinyan

August 05, 2025

At the 2026 elections, Robert Kocharyan expects a three-way race between the ruling party, his Hayastan bloc, and a political force backed by businessman Samvel Karapetyan. Details and commentary

Can Armenia refuse to implement arbitration court’s decision? Nationalisation of Electric Networks of Armenia

Armenia

July 29, 2025

The Stockholm Arbitration Institute has ordered the government of Armenia to “refrain from further steps to confiscate” the company Electric Networks of Armenia. Comment from the Minister of Justice

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