Strong Armenia party

'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

'An army of fake accounts backs one of the prime ministerial candidates,' Armenian fact-checkers say

Armenia

April 07, 2026

Attempts uncovered to “create the appearance of widespread support” for Strong Armenia’s prime ministerial candidate, Russian businessman Samvel Karapetyan

Vote-buying in Armenia: ‘Strong Armenia’ party disguised bribes as salaries and charity

Armenia

March 31, 2026

The Anti-Corruption Committee says organisers used a “vote-delivery” mechanism for the party led by Russian businessman Samvel Karapetyan.

Pension rise in Armenia: economic growth or voter handout?

Armenia

February 27, 2026

Government’s pension rise branded pre-election bribery by opposition as officials cite stronger-than-expected economic growth

'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