Armenia’s economy continued its downward trajectory in the first two months of 2025, with official data showing a marked decline in industrial output—highlighting the growing
Category: Armenia
Russia Moves Closer to Opening Consulate in Syunik
Russia announced on Wednesday that it has made progress toward establishing a consulate in Armenia’s Syunik region, although it has yet to receive final approval
Armenia and Iran Launch Joint Military Drills Near Border
Armenia and Iran have commenced a joint military exercise along their shared border, the Armenian Defense Ministry announced on Wednesday. The two-day drill, involving special
EU and U.S. Push for Armenian Border Openings to Advance Geopolitical Interests
The resolution of the Armenian-Azerbaijani conflict—and the consequent opening of Armenia’s borders with Azerbaijan and Turkey—is being framed by Western leaders as a strategic opportunity
Court Delivers Final Blow to Yerevan Mayor’s Cases Against Ishkhan Saghatelyan
The legal battles initiated by the Mayor of Yerevan against opposition leader Ishkhan Saghatelyan have come to a definitive end, with Armenia’s highest court rejecting
Displaced Artsakh Armenians Launch Sit-In at Freedom Square, Demand Right to Return
On March 29, displaced Artsakh Armenians gathered at Freedom Square in Yerevan to demand urgent solutions to their deepening crisis. Organized by the Committee for
Gyumri Election Marks Beginning of the End for Civil Contract as Opposition Gains Momentum
The municipal election in Gyumri marked a turning point in Armenian politics, signaling the beginning of the end for Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s Civil Contract
Andranik Kocharyan’s Latest Outburst
The latest altercation between a pro-government lawmaker and the press is yet another reminder of the deepening hostility toward journalists in Armenia’s political landscape. Andranik
Armenian Foreign Ministry Backtracks as Azerbaijan Pressures Yerevan for More Concessions
Baku is pressing Yerevan for further concessions even after Armenia agreed to Azerbaijan’s proposals on the remaining differences in the draft peace treaty. Azerbaijan’s Foreign
Pashinyan to Attend Moscow’s Victory Day Parade
In what appears to be another overture to Russia, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan informed Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday that he will attend the