Armenia

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

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

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'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.

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Armenian government to decide fate of $500,000 Zayed Prize awarded to Pashinyan

Nikol Pashinyan

April 02, 2026

The Corruption Prevention Commission classified the cash prize as a gift to a public official. The government will use the funds to cover expenses, though it will decide which ones. The prime minister will put forward his proposals

Pashinyan-Putin meeting in Moscow: Working visit to tackle pressing issues

Armenia-Russia

April 01, 2026

Given that sensitive issues were already raised during the part of the talks open to the press, it can be assumed that their discussion continued behind closed doors.

Vote-buying in Armenia: ‘Strong Armenia’ party disguised bribes as salaries and charity

Armenia

March 31, 2026

The Anti-Corruption Committee says organisers used a “vote-delivery” mechanism for the party led by Russian businessman Samvel Karapetyan.

Attempt to strike Nikol Pashinyan in church: what happened

Armenian PM Pashinyan targeted in church assault attempt, suspects detained

Nikol Pashinyan

March 30, 2026

Most Armenians and the expert community have condemned such behaviour towards the country’s leader. However, some argue that the prime minister may have “provoked” the incident by moving through the crowd toward the altar during the service.

Analysis: Economic growth and living standards rise in Armenia — but may be overstated

Armenia

March 27, 2026

A businessman, a marketing specialist, and an economist comment on growth indicators and how they reflect new economic realities

Part of gas pipeline supplying Armenia with Russian gas via Georgia to be relocated

Azerbaijan-Armenia-Georgia

March 27, 2026

JAMnews says relocation of Armenia–Georgia gas pipeline section is under discussion, but Georgia has received no request from Armenia

'Armenia’s security guarantor led us to slaughter' — Nikol Pashinyan

Armenia

March 26, 2026

Armenia’s opposition in recent days has spoken about the need for a “peace guarantor” with Azerbaijan. The authorities are trying to explain the shortcomings of the “guarantor” concept, recalling the recent past.

Former MP becomes Constitutional Court judge

Former ruling party MP becomes Constitutional Court judge in Armenia, NGOs warn of risks

Armenia

March 25, 2026

Civil society representatives say Vladimir Vardanyan’s party ties raise doubts about his impartiality as a Constitutional Court judge

Armenia’s parliament speaker on “parties of war”

'Opposition forces are parties of war,' says Armenia’s parliament speaker

Politics in Armenia

March 25, 2026

Following Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, Alen Simonyan says voters in the 7 June elections will have to choose between peace and a possible war

Pashinyan calls Karabakh Armenians “fugitives”

'Stigmatising refugees is unacceptable': Pashinyan refers to Karabakh Armenians as 'fleeing people'

Nikol Pashinyan

March 23, 2026

Details of the Yerevan metro incident, where Armenia’s prime minister encountered a mother with a child and became involved in an argument, followed by his apology, an ombudsman’s statement and widespread reaction

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

'Battle for scandal-loving voters': Armenia’s pre-election mood

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

Opinion: 'Russia ‘blackmails’ Armenia with threat of gas price hikes'

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

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

Top stories in Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Georgia from 30 March-3 April, 2026

Armenian government to decide fate of $500,000 Zayed Prize awarded to Pashinyan

Pashinyan-Putin meeting in Moscow: Working visit to tackle pressing issues

Vote-buying in Armenia: ‘Strong Armenia’ party disguised bribes as salaries and charity

Armenian PM Pashinyan targeted in church assault attempt, suspects detained

Analysis: Economic growth and living standards rise in Armenia — but may be overstated

Part of gas pipeline supplying Armenia with Russian gas via Georgia to be relocated

Top stories in Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Georgia from 23-27 March, 2026

'Armenia’s security guarantor led us to slaughter' — Nikol Pashinyan

Former ruling party MP becomes Constitutional Court judge in Armenia, NGOs warn of risks

'Opposition forces are parties of war,' says Armenia’s parliament speaker

'Stigmatising refugees is unacceptable': Pashinyan refers to Karabakh Armenians as 'fleeing people'

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