Armenia

Fact-checkers debunk reports of Turkish military base deployment in Armenia as fake

May 16, 2026

Disinformation circulated under DRM News falsely claims Armenia, with EU support, signed a secret deal allowing Türkiye to build a military base near Gyumri

‘Use longer and give new life’: introducing circular economy in Armenia

Armenia

May 15, 2026

Its goals are mainly environmental, but the model also promises economic benefits.

'There will be another revolution on 7 June' - Nikol Pashinyan confident of public support in election

Armenia

May 14, 2026

Even while on holiday, Nikol Pashinyan continues his weekly briefings — this time focusing on the upcoming elections, Armenia’s foreign policy and relations with Russia and the West.

Turkey lifts ban on direct trade with Armenia

Armenia welcomes Turkey move to lift bilateral trade ban

Armenia-Turkey

May 13, 2026

Turkey lifts ban on direct trade with Armenia. Preparations have been completed, while previous trade had to go through third countries.

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

Armenia

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 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.

Fact-checkers debunk reports of Turkish military base deployment in Armenia as fake

‘Use longer and give new life’: introducing circular economy in Armenia

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'There will be another revolution on 7 June' - Nikol Pashinyan confident of public support in election

Armenia welcomes Turkey move to lift bilateral trade ban

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

Top stories in Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Georgia from 4-8 May, 2026

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

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

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

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

Yerevan welcomes European Political Community summit participants. Photos, video

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