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Azerbaijan-Armenia-Georgia

September 03, 2026

The latest developments as reported by local media, commentary, trending photos and videos

Former head of Armenia’s State Revenue Committee arrested after appearing in court on stretcher

Armenia

September 02, 2026

Gagik Khachatryan, 71, was brought to court on a stretcher, with his lawyers saying the authorities’ actions amounted to torture. Full details of the case and comments.

'Kocharyan's arrest is driven by geopolitical motives': Former Armenian president's team speaks out

Robert Kocharyan

September 01, 2026

Kocharyan’s lawyer and allies say the former president should be released “not at Putin’s request”, despite his friendship with the Russian president, but because there are no legal grounds for his detention.

Top stories in Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Georgia from 24-28 August, 2026

Azerbaijan-Armenia-Georgia

August 28, 2026

The latest developments as reported by local media, commentary, trending photos and videos

Terabank sale: Armenian businessman, Georgian bank and possible Russian link

Armenia-Georgia

August 26, 2026

Arins Group, owned by Armenian businessman Karen Safaryan, is buying Georgia's Terabank and the Biltmore Hotel in Tbilisi.

Armenia's new parliament: balance of power, tools of government and opposition's dead end

Armenia

August 22, 2026

Political analyst Alexander Iskandaryan on what to expect from Armenia's ninth National Assembly and the tactics chosen by the government and opposition amid the country's pressing challenges

Opinion: 'Moscow’s main fear is that Armenia will choose European Union'

Armenia-Russia

August 21, 2026

Experts from the Armenian Council think tank explain why Russia is urging Armenia to hold a referendum as soon as possible on EU membership or remaining in the Russian-led EAEU

Armenia-Azerbaijan exports could begin 'soon': Pledges, figures and remaining barriers

Azerbaijan-Armenia

August 21, 2026

Pashinyan’s statement comes against the backdrop of tangible but still highly asymmetrical trade relations.

Top stories in Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Georgia from 17-21 August, 2026

Azerbaijan-Armenia-Georgia

August 21, 2026

The latest developments as reported by local media, commentary, trending photos and videos

'From crisis management to stability': Pashinyan unveils new government programme

Nikol Pashinyan

August 21, 2026

Armenia's Cabinet approves 2026–2031 programme: Pashinyan explains what to expect over the next five years and outlines the government's foreign policy priorities

Armenian prime minister's wife launches campaign against domestic violence

Armenia

August 18, 2026

Soon after Anna Hakobyan called for a public discussion of the issue, she received death threats but continued to promote her initiative. The first stage will involve drafting new legislation.

Suicides in Armenia's military: the statistics and debate over who should be held responsible

Armenia

August 18, 2026

The prime minister said individual officials would now be held personally accountable for such cases and announced dismissals. However, the chief of the General Staff and defence minister have kept their posts.

More than 32,000 applications for Armenian citizenship in a year: who is applying and why

Armenia

August 14, 2026

The Interior Ministry says the number of applications received in 2025 was a "historic high in the entire history of the Republic of Armenia".

Russia no longer attracts Armenian migrant workers as they look for new opportunities in Europe

Armenia-EU

August 14, 2026

Russia, once the main destination for Armenian labour migrants, is losing its appeal. Many migrants are returning home, while others are seeking new opportunities in Europe

Top stories in Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Georgia from 10-14 August, 2026

Azerbaijan-Armenia-Georgia

August 14, 2026

The latest developments as reported by local media, commentary, trending photos and videos

'We have proved that Armenia is not a province, but a crossroads' — Pashinyan

Armenia

August 13, 2026

At a briefing, the Armenian prime minister again addressed Armenia's choice between the Russian-led EAEU and the European Union. He also spoke about why removing Russia from the railway concession would be undesirable.

'Even if nuclear power plant is shut down, Armenia will not face serious problems': Reaction to Aliyev's remarks

Armenia-Azerbaijan

August 13, 2026

Yerevan reacts to Aliyev's AzTV interview: Armenian ruling-party MP responds, political analyst comments

Armenia seeks alternatives amid concerns over possible Russian gas price hike

Armenia

August 11, 2026

Ruling-party MP Sargis Khandanyan said Armenia could import gas from Iran or Azerbaijan.

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