Politics in Armenia

“TRIPP - a subject of bilateral discussion with the U.S.”: Pashinyan detailed agreements with Trump

Armenia

September 11, 2025

"There cannot be infrastructure called the ‘Zangezur Corridor’ on Armenian territory; ‘There was never anything useful in the work of the Minsk Group’ — Armenian Prime Minister responds to MPs’ questions"

Moscow banks on ‘new faces’ to push its interests in Armenia

Armenia-Russia

September 05, 2025

Comment by political analyst Robert Gevondyan on who these new players are and how Russia plans to use them

"Pashinyan won’t stay in power — we’ll join the election fight": Armenian ex-president

Nikol Pashinyan

August 05, 2025

At the 2026 elections, Robert Kocharyan expects a three-way race between the ruling party, his Hayastan bloc, and a political force backed by businessman Samvel Karapetyan. Details and commentary

29 lawsuits against media in Armenia in six months

Armenia

August 01, 2025

Among the plaintiffs were three current or former officials and two political figures. The latest data on the media situation was presented by the head of the Committee to Protect Freedom of Expression

Can Armenia refuse to implement arbitration court’s decision? Nationalisation of Electric Networks of Armenia

Armenia

July 29, 2025

The Stockholm Arbitration Institute has ordered the government of Armenia to “refrain from further steps to confiscate” the company Electric Networks of Armenia. Comment from the Minister of Justice

Tensions between Armenian authorities and Church: Pashinyan’s plan to remove Catholicos

Armenia

July 24, 2025

The prime minister reportedly proposes appointing a married priest as acting Catholicos and holding elections for a new one. Full details of the plan and expert commentary

Pashinyan remains Armenia’s most trusted politician, but his approval rating has declined: IRI poll

Nikol Pashinyan

July 22, 2025

According to a poll conducted by the International Republican Institute (IRI), Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan holds the second-highest trust rating among Armenian politicians, followed by former President Robert Kocharyan in third place

Arrested Russian-Armenian businessman Samvel Karapetyan forms a political party

Politics in Armenia

July 17, 2025

Dollar billionaire Samvel Karapetyan did not rule out “cooperation with like-minded individuals.” So far, only the parliamentary faction *I Have Honour* has announced its support for him. More details and commentary to follow

Opinion: "The foreign policy landscape is clearly shifting against the ruling Georgian Dream"

Azerbaijan-Armenia-Georgia

July 15, 2025

Tamta Mikeladze on the Baku-Moscow standoff, Armenia–Turkey relations, and Georgia’s losing strategy as its government “supports defeated powers - Iran and Russia”

"Nationalisation of Armenia’s electric networks would collapse Russian influence": Opinion

Armenia

July 09, 2025

Political analyst Robert Ghevondyan believes that to stop the “Russification” of Armenia, the government should also regain control over ArmRosgazprom and the South Caucasus Railway.

Former Armenian defense minister may face criminal charges

Politics in Armenia

July 05, 2025

Preliminary investigation findings indicate that his actions resulted in state losses of no less than $328 million.

Archbishop’s diary and attempted coup in Armenia

Politics in Armenia

July 01, 2025

Head of the Investigative Committee, Artur Poghosyan, has revealed new details about the attempted coup in Armenia, including information about its participants and masterminds

'Russian trace' suspected in Armenian clergy: Another priest faces criminal charges

Politics in Armenia

June 27, 2025

The head of the Shirak Diocese stands accused of calling for the seizure of power — the same charge brought against the already-detained head of the Tavush Diocese. Political analyst Ruben Mehrabyan comments on the case

Armenian security services say attempted coup foiled, release evidence

Politics in Armenia

June 25, 2025

It is reported that “the criminal group planned to carry out terrorist attacks.” The National Security Service has detained Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan, leader of the opposition movement “Sacred Struggle”

Impeachment proceedings against Pashinyan: Armenia debates whether opposition can even initiate them

Nikol Pashinyan

June 10, 2025

Opposition members believe they can succeed despite lacking enough votes to even initiate impeachment proceedings in parliament

Pashinyan says people in Armenia live better than in 2018 – they disagree

Armenia

June 04, 2025

The Prime Minister claimed that the average salary has increased by 75% since April 2018

Blackmail or message to Catholicos? Analysing Pashinyan’s social media posts

Politics in Armenia

June 02, 2025

The prime minister said Armenia should have the final say in electing the Catholicos and accused clergy of committing sins.

Pashinyan’s popularity keeps sliding, with just 15% trusting him – CRRC poll

Politics in Armenia

May 30, 2025

According to the Caucasus Research Resource Center poll, the approval ratings of Armenia’s former presidents were also low. Robert Kocharyan is trusted by 4% of respondents, while Serzh Sargsyan is trusted by just 2%.

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