what’s happening in Armenia

Former Armenian president recently released from prison withdraws appeal case to Constitutional Court concerning criminal case charges against him

June 26, 2020

Robert Kocharyan’s lawyers say he made this decision so as to not prevent the opposition from going to the highest court regarding constitutional amendments adopted by the ruling political party

Ex-presidents Serzh Sargsyan and Robert Kocharyan, recently freed from custody, meet in Armenia

Corruption scandals in Armenia

June 24, 2020

What the former leaders discussed is still unknown. Experts suggest they may start cooperating, despite confrontation in the past

Armenian PM declines invite to participate in Victory Day parade

Nikol Pashinyan

June 23, 2020

Putin’s spokesman said Russia understands that some countries’ leaders will not be able to come. What does Armenia think about the reasons for Pashinyan cancelling the visit?

Armenian parliament makes moves to resolve Constitutional Court crisis – without a referendum

Corruption scandals in Armenia

June 22, 2020

The ruling majority adopted a draft amendment to the Constitution, according to which the chairman of the Constitutional Court, elected under the previous government, will resign. The opposition boycotted the parliamentary session

An Armenian village living just 800 meters from the Azerbaijani border. Video

Azerbaijan-Armenia

June 21, 2020

Despite the danger in Berkaber, there are young people starting business, exporting organic products and even trying to develop tourism – for thrills seekers who want to have a cup of coffee between the fighting posts of the conflicting countries

Armenian ex-President Robert Kocharyan released on bail following court decision

Corruption scandals in Armenia

June 18, 2020

The Armenian Court of Appeals has decided to grant former president Robert Kocharyan bail

What kind of assistance is Armenia offering citizens to help mitigate the coronavirus crisis?

Coronavirus

June 18, 2020

All you need to know about the government anti-crisis programs, why the wealthy receive assistance while the poor do not, protecting labor rights and plans to improve the lives of the most vulnerable social groups

Armenian parliament revokes immunity of opposition faction leader and businessman

Corruption scandals in Armenia

June 17, 2020

Gagik Tsarukyan denies the charges against him and considers what is happening to be political persecution in response to his call for the resignation of the government

Armenia: prominent businessman, opposition leader brought in for questioning, protest breaks out despite epidemic regulations

Corruption scandals in Armenia

June 14, 2020

Gagik Tsarukyan himself and his supporters consider what is happening to be a case of political persecution, and in response to the call of the head of Prosperous Armenia for a change of government

Azerbaijani citizen allegedly crosses over Armenian border seeking work, shelter

Azerbaijan-Armenia

June 12, 2020

The head of the rural community where the violator was discovered said that he “asked residents to give him housing and work”

State of emergency extended in Armenia for another month

Coronavirus

June 12, 2020

The government justified this decision by saying that the situation with coronavirus "continues to threaten the life and health of people"

Armenia refuses loan from Russia to repair nuclear power plant

Nikol Pashinyan

June 12, 2020

The Armenian government will finance the modernization of nuclear power plants from its own funds

Coronavirus vs. business – video from Yerevan

Coronavirus

June 12, 2020

Businessman Sergey Sargsyan talks about his European cheese shop, how he held out during the period of severe emergency restrictions and what he faces now

Under lock: Armenian labour migrants cannot leave for Russia

Coronavirus

June 11, 2020

In 2020, due to the spread of the coronavirus and closed borders, tens of thousands of people were unable to leave for seasonal work. How will this turn out for the country's economy, and how are the authorities going to provide them with work

Armenia: ex-president’s son-in-law accuses PM’s wife of ‘cigarette smuggling racket’

Corruption scandals in Armenia

June 11, 2020

The son-in-law of the former Armenian president and the brother-in-law of the current prime minister exchange mutual accusations

Armenia receives medical equipment from Georgia to aid in fight against coronavirus

Coronavirus

June 09, 2020

Georgia has been successful in fighting the disease and is ready to help neighboring countries where the situation is more serious.

Armenian Prime Minister recovers and returns to work. His return is accompanied by the resignation of several high-ranking security workers.

Coronavirus

June 09, 2020

The Chief of General Staff of the Armed Forces the head of the National Security Council, and head of the police all resigned. And the opposition urges all members of the current administration to resign.

“While my country is in turmoil, I will live here” – asylum seekers in Armenia

Coronavirus

June 08, 2020

Refugees receive the same rights as citizens of the country - along with the same problems. How to solve them in a foreign country without knowledge of the language?

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