Yerevan news

Yerevan to host European Political Community summit: expectations in Armenia

Armenia-EU

April 29, 2026

According to international affairs expert Varduhi Harutyunyan, Armenia’s selection as host and organiser of the summit underlines its importance to Europe.

'Don’t rush to judge': Pashinyan’s wife denies allegations against her 'My Step' foundation

Armenia

April 28, 2026

Independent Observer seeks legal action against Anna Hakobyan over alleged breaches of election-period charity rules. Her lawyers are preparing counterclaims.

Yerevan vox pops: what residents say on peace with Azerbaijan

Armenia-Azerbaijan

April 27, 2026

The Armenian-Azerbaijani border has been calm for two years, with no exchange of fire. Both governments say peace has been established. But what do Yerevan residents think?

111th anniversary of Armenian Genocide: rumours about removal of Tsitsernakaberd memorial denied

Armenia

April 24, 2026

Commemorations take place as usual in Yerevan, despite recent disinformation about the demolition of the Tsitsernakaberd Memorial Complex and the cancellation of the remembrance day — facts and reactions

'It is false to claim that former Armenian president Serzh Sargsyan is not taking part in election' - Nikol Pashinyan

Politics in Armenia

April 24, 2026

According to Pashinyan, Sargsyan is “taking part” in the elections by backing the pro-Russian “Strong Armenia” party

Opinion: Is Azerbaijan to blame for the delay in normalising relations between Turkey and Armenia?

Armenia-Azerbaijan

April 23, 2026

Alen Simonyan says Azerbaijan is slowing the normalisation of Turkey–Armenia relations

New EU civilian mission to be deployed in Armenia

Armenia-EU

April 22, 2026

The mission aims to support the country in countering hybrid threats. It will be based in Yerevan for an initial two-year period and will include 20 to 30 experts

'Church cannot be a state within a state': issue included in Armenia’s ruling party programme

Armenia

April 21, 2026

The election programme of Pashinyan’s party raises the issue of removing the Catholicos from office. The prime minister says elections are, in essence, a “judicial process”, and that the public must make the decision.

'Robert Kocharyan is the prime ministerial candidate of the ‘three-headed party of war’,' says Armenia’s deputy speaker

Armenia

April 14, 2026

Ruben Rubinyan says opposition forces will “tell fairy tales” that they are not connected to each other, but will ultimately unite around former Armenian president Kocharyan

'On security, we are in the same boat': Armenian experts on visit to Azerbaijan

Armenia-Azerbaijan

April 14, 2026

Participants in the Peace Bridge initiative have returned to Yerevan and shared their impressions with journalists after their trip to Gabala and meetings with Azerbaijani partners

Opinion: 'Russia ‘blackmails’ Armenia with threat of gas price hikes'

Armenia-Russia

April 06, 2026

Armenian experts say Yerevan could turn to alternatives, such as importing gas from Kazakhstan. They add that Russia would also incur losses if it raises prices.

Armenian government to decide fate of $500,000 Zayed Prize awarded to Pashinyan

Nikol Pashinyan

April 02, 2026

The Corruption Prevention Commission classified the cash prize as a gift to a public official. The government will use the funds to cover expenses, though it will decide which ones. The prime minister will put forward his proposals

'Armenia’s security guarantor led us to slaughter' — Nikol Pashinyan

Armenia

March 26, 2026

Armenia’s opposition in recent days has spoken about the need for a “peace guarantor” with Azerbaijan. The authorities are trying to explain the shortcomings of the “guarantor” concept, recalling the recent past.

Electric cars are safe — the concern lies with their batteries, as Armenia debates potential risks

Armenia

February 20, 2026

Electric vehicles are often described as “green cars” because their emissions are close to zero. However, their batteries contain toxic and highly flammable materials, and typically last no more than 12 years.

Armenian and Azerbaijani NGOs meet in Yerevan: what to expect

Azerbaijan-Armenia

October 22, 2025

JAMnews has learned some details about the closed-door discussions. Political analyst Robert Ghevondyan did not rule out the possibility of holding the next meeting in Baku.