Armenia

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

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.

'We know better when to decide': Nikol Pashinyan responds to Vladimir Putin on choice between EU and EAEU

Armenia-Russia

May 11, 2026

Putin said Armenia should decide “as soon as possible” between the EU and EAEU in order to pursue “a soft divorce”. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan disagrees. Here are the details.

Russia's reaction to EU summit in Yerevan

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

'Parent hour' and flexible schedules: Armenia changes labour code

Armenia

May 08, 2026

Armenia is revising labour conditions and working hours, introducing rules for remote work and granting specific benefits to parents with young children.

'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.

Opinion: 'Summit in Yerevan shows European leaders have confidence in Pashinyan'

Armenia-Georgia

May 07, 2026

Georgia’s former ambassador to Ukraine analyses developments at the 8th summit of the European Political Community.

Armenia-France strategic partnership declaration

Opinion: 'Strategic partnership with France marks new chapter in Armenia’s history'

Armenia-EU

May 06, 2026

Political analyst Ruben Meghrabyan believes France has “taken on the role of the driving force behind Armenia’s European integration”.

First Armenia–EU summit in Yerevan adopts 44-point joint declaration

Armenia-EU

May 05, 2026

The sides also initialled a cooperation agreement on border management. Letters of intent on cooperation were handed to six Armenian companies.

European Political Community summit in Yerevan

'Building the Future': Yerevan hosts 8th European Political Community summit

Armenia

May 04, 2026

Leaders from Armenia’s neighbours are also taking part, including the Georgian prime minister and the Turkish vice-president, while Azerbaijan’s president joined the summit online

Yerevan welcomes European Political Community summit participants. Photos, video

Armenia-EU

May 03, 2026

Participants are expected to exchange ideas on closer cooperation and coordinated action "to build a more resilient, secure, and united European space." Up to 50 high-level delegations are taking part, with documents already being signed ahead of the summit

Why did Azerbaijan suspend relations with the European Parliament, and what does it actually change?

Azerbaijan-EU

May 02, 2026

The move was triggered by a European Parliament resolution on Armenia that also includes references to Azerbaijan. Baku described those provisions as biased and undermining the peace process

Opinion: What’s behind Armenia’s economic growth figures?

Armenia

May 01, 2026

Economy Minister Gevorg Papoyan posted figures on Facebook that appear to signal an economic triumph. Economist Suren Parsyan explains what is driving these results.

Disinformation watch: false claims on Armenia village transfer to Georgia debunked

Armenia-Georgia

April 30, 2026

Disinformation published by Georgian media sparks outrage in Armenia: verified information and reactions from both countries

EPC summit in Yerevan: expectations in Armenia

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.

Hakobyan denies allegations against her Foundation

'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 on peace with Azerbaijan: video survey

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?

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

'We know better when to decide': Nikol Pashinyan responds to Vladimir Putin on choice between EU and EAEU

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

'Parent hour' and flexible schedules: Armenia changes labour code

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

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First Armenia–EU summit in Yerevan adopts 44-point joint declaration

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