Armenia

Catholicos removal in Pashinyan programme

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

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.

'Armenia as a bridge to Europe' — deputy foreign minister speaks at forum in Turkey

Armenia

April 20, 2026

Vahan Kostanyan joined counterparts from Turkey, Azerbaijan, and Georgia in Antalya for a panel discussion on the South Caucasus as an emerging strategic hub

Opinion: 'Control over corridors, not territories, is becoming decisive'

Azerbaijan-Armenia-Georgia

April 20, 2026

In the new system, the roles of regional states are shifting: Azerbaijan is emerging as a key hub, Armenia as an adapting actor, while Georgia risks losing its agency.

'Hint of discontent': Armenia’s foreign minister skips Antalya diplomatic forum

Armenia-Turkey

April 17, 2026

According to Turkologist Nelli Minasyan, the Armenian side is signalling its dissatisfaction with Turkey’s failure to implement the agreements reached.

How universal health insurance works in Armenia: views from patients and doctors

Armenia

April 17, 2026

Patients are largely satisfied with the services despite long queues, while medical staff work under heavy strain as they wait for this “difficult transition period” to end

Hybrid attacks on Armenia by two supposedly rival hacking groups

Armenia

April 16, 2026

Media expert Samvel Martirosyan says Telegram channels Armenian Code and Wolves of Turan aim to trigger a cyber war and are run from a single centre, likely Russian

Man who tried to hit Pashinyan released from detention

Young man who tried to hit Pashinyan in a church released from detention

Politics in Armenia

April 15, 2026

The preventive measure against 18-year-old David Minasyan has been changed to a ban on leaving the country. Social media reactions are divided: some support the decision, while others say it could lead to a sense of impunity

'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

What Armenian experts’ visit to Azerbaijan means for the region’s peace agenda: a view from Baku

Armenia-Azerbaijan

April 14, 2026

The fourth bilateral meeting under the “Bridge of Peace” initiative was held in Gabala on 10–12 April

'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

19 Armenian experts arrive in Azerbaijan as fourth 'Bridge of Peace' meeting begins

Armenia

April 10, 2026

Together with 20 Azerbaijani experts, they are taking part in the “Bridge of Peace” initiative, in its fourth meeting, which takes place alternately in each country

High demand for new housing in Armenia: what’s driving it and what to expect

Armenia

April 09, 2026

According to real estate agents, many buyers have recently preferred newly built housing, and more than half of apartments in completed buildings have already been sold

Opinion on Armenia’s domestic political situation

'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

'Army of fake accounts backs one of 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

Russia threatens Armenia with gas price hikes

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.

Economist on Armenia’s shift into a transit hub

'Armenia could become a small transit hub': economist on developments around Iran

Armenia-Iran

April 03, 2026

Aghasi Tavadyan says the current situation brings both risks and real opportunities for Armenia’s economy

Why journalists are leaving the profession: three personal stories from Armenia

Armenia

April 03, 2026

Why have experienced journalists chosen to leave the profession? We asked them directly.

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

'Armenia as a bridge to Europe' — deputy foreign minister speaks at forum in Turkey

Opinion: 'Control over corridors, not territories, is becoming decisive'

'Hint of discontent': Armenia’s foreign minister skips Antalya diplomatic forum

How universal health insurance works in Armenia: views from patients and doctors

Hybrid attacks on Armenia by two supposedly rival hacking groups

Young man who tried to hit Pashinyan in a church released from detention

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

What Armenian experts’ visit to Azerbaijan means for the region’s peace agenda: a view from Baku

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

19 Armenian experts arrive in Azerbaijan as fourth 'Bridge of Peace' meeting begins

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High demand for new housing in Armenia: what’s driving it and what to expect

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'Army of fake accounts backs one of prime ministerial candidates,' Armenian fact-checkers say

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'Armenia could become a small transit hub': economist on developments around Iran

Why journalists are leaving the profession: three personal stories from Armenia

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