Politics in Armenia

Pay and serve just one month in the army: A new legislative proposal in Armenia

Armenia

May 14, 2025

According to political analysts, MP Hayk Sargsyan from the ruling Civil Contract party is seeking to “legalize exemption from military service for money” through his proposal

Armenian Prosecutor General seeks confiscation of former President Robert Kocharyan’s illicit assets

Robert Kocharyan

May 13, 2025

Details of the lawsuit filed by the Prosecutor General’s Office, the current status of the case, and commentary from political analyst Ruben Mehrabyan

"Results expected soon": 2020 attack on Armenian speaker still under investigation

Armenia

May 12, 2025

On the day the Karabakh ceasefire was signed, Ararat Mirzoyan — then parliament speaker, now foreign minister — was brutally attacked

Armenian parliament declines to address MP’s insult to journalist

Politics in Armenia

May 07, 2025

Ruling majority MP Andranik Kocharyan told journalist Ripsime Dzhebedzhyan to 'stay away' from him and to 'wipe her lips'. The opposition and journalist organisations are demanding an apology.

'Gyumri — foothold of counterrevolution': opposition candidate elected mayor of Armenia’s second-largest city

Politics in Armenia

April 16, 2025

Political analyst Ruben Mehrabyan is convinced that the opposition is using Gyumri as “a springboard for regime change and the return of a criminal, corrupt system.”

Pashinyan under pressure from Baku? Experts weigh in on 'Real Armenia' concept

Armenia

February 20, 2025

The Prime Minister presented his "Real Armenia" concept. One of its points is the need to adopt a new constitution—something Azerbaijan has long been pushing for.

"Former Armenian Karabakh leaders imprisoned in Baku given psychotropics" – key points from Pashinyan's interview

Nikol Pashinyan

January 26, 2025

Armenian Prime Minister shared intelligence data indicating that "under their influence, attempts are being made to extract testimony from the prisoners against Armenia to justify a new escalation"

Armenia in 2024: Choosing between Europe and Russia, skepticism, and fight for future

Armenia

December 31, 2024

Key events of the past year and local analysts' contrasting predictions for the year ahead.

Show of discipline? Armenian MP expelled from ruling party

Politics in Armenia

December 05, 2024

It was first reported that Ovick Aghazaryan had disclosed "confidential information," but later the Armenian Prime Minister stated that the MP had leaked state secrets.

Armenian Prime Minister defends staff shake-up, analyst labels it 'unsubstantiated'

Politics in Armenia

November 26, 2024

According to the expert, both Armenia's Prime Minister's foreign policy course and his personnel policy can be described as "chaotic."

Pashinyan’s shake-up: Mass resignations amid calls for systemic reform

Politics in Armenia

November 19, 2024

Political analyst Hakob Badalyan ties the resignations to external factors, citing Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's need for "more reliable system"

"In Armenia, it is possible to freely express your opinions without fear": USAID study

Armenia

October 04, 2024

The U.S. Agency for International Development has published the results of its annual study on the state of freedom of speech and media consumption in Armenia. All the details

Demand for Pashinyan’s resignation – live at midnight on Armenia's Public TV

Armenia

October 03, 2024

The leader of the "Tavush for the Homeland" movement and hundreds of his supporters gathered outside the public television building, demanding the opportunity to address the nation. The channel's management offered an interview format

"Pashinyan's proposal to Baku is not in Armenia's best interest." Opinion from Yerevan

Azerbaijan-Armenia

September 12, 2024

"Armenian officials want to quickly sign a peace treaty with Azerbaijan to present it as an achievement for the 2026 parliamentary elections. However, Baku is likely seeking more: the disappearance of Armenia"

Turkey's position on Armenia-Azerbaijan peace agreement: a view from Yerevan

Azerbaijan-Armenia

July 17, 2024

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan believes that the "final step" for signing a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be the opening of the "Zangezur Corridor." Political analyst Ara Poghosyan, however, notes that this is just one of several preconditions

"Military exercises with the USA contribute to enhancing Armenia's sovereignty." Opinion

Politics in Armenia

July 16, 2024

From July 15 to 24, Armenian-American military exercises "Eagle Partner 2024" will take place in Armenia. Here is everything known about them so far, as well as a comment by political scientist Robert Gevondyan

"We won't leave the streets in the coming months," - leader of the protest movement in Armenia

Armenia

June 19, 2024

Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan, leading the "Tavush for the Homeland" movement, stated at a press conference that the demand for the resignation of Armenia's prime minister remains relevant for the opposition, and the struggle will continue

"Armenia is doing everything to be excluded from the CSTO": On the escalation of relations with Belarus

Politics in Armenia

June 16, 2024

Political analyst Areg Kochinyan views the exchange of notes between the foreign ministries of the two countries as a "diplomatic shootout". What's going on - all the details

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