Armenia

Armenia's Constitutional Court begins hearings on challenges to election results

The Constitutional Court is due to announce its ruling on 4 July. Here's what the applicants are seeking, the possible outcomes of the case, and what an independent expert makes of it.

'Working in Armenia pays better'- labour migration to Russia falls

The experiences of one border village and its residents help explain why.

Top stories in Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Georgia from June 22-26 June, 2026

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

Pashinyan: 'Eurasian Economic Union must make clear whether it still exists'

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan says that without the free movement of goods, services, labour and capital, the EAEU does not exist. His remarks come amid Russian trade restrictions on Armenia

Internet transit between Armenia and Azerbaijan: Interdependence and prospects. Views from Baku

The fibre-optic route linking mainland Azerbaijan with Nakhchivan will also pass through Armenian territory

Opinion: 'ECHR ruling is indisputable historical fact'

The European Court found Baku responsible for the torture and beheading of an Armenian officer during the April 2016 war. Lawyer Ara Ghazaryan says “the ruling reveals the true face of the war.”

Armenia and Azerbaijan agree internet transit deal: opportunities and risks. View from Yerevan

Telecom Armenia and AzerTelecom sign commercial internet transit agreement. Armenian experts weigh opportunities and risks

Armenian oligarch who keeps lions wants world's largest Jesus statue

Gagik Tsarukyan is a prominent opposition politician with pro-Russian views. Authorities have threatened to jail him over alleged tax violations

Armenian opposition challenges election results in Constitutional Court

The Strong Armenia alliance has already filed its appeal with the Constitutional Court. Several other parties and electoral blocs also plan to challenge the results. Here are the possible scenarios under Armenian law.

Shortage of sign language interpreters leaves deaf Armenians without access to education

Top stories in Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Georgia from June 15-19 June, 2026

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

Armenian election commission lifts ex-president Robert Kocharyan’s immunity

Prosecutors have not yet disclosed what charges they intend to bring against Kocharyan, who leads the Armenia alliance. The bloc won seats in parliament in the recent election, meaning only the Central Election Commission had the authority to decide whether to strip him of immunity or reject the request

Armenia debates new mechanisms to tackle vote-buying

Parliament is set to debate a bill introducing penalties for political forces involved in vote-buying. Lawmakers are also expected to discuss restricting voting rights for citizens who do not reside in Armenia.

Final election results in Armenia: Pashinyan's party wins majority

Armenia's 2026 election: latest developments as the CEC confirms final results after recounts, ruling party and opposition react, and experts weigh in

Work-life balance for women in Armenia: how to create family-friendly working conditions

Family-friendly workplaces in Armenia: what employers are doing to support workers with families and what measures the state is introducing

Armenia unveils exporter support programme to offset Russian restrictions

This is the second programme of its kind. The government aims to help exporters diversify their markets while also seeking special trade preferences with the European Union

Top stories in Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Georgia from June 9-12 June, 2026

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

'Not concerned': Pashinyan on possible expulsion of Armenia from Russian-led military bloc

'If member states decide to expel Armenia, we will have to take note of that decision,' says Armenian PM. Key takeaways from Pashinyan's first post-election briefing.