Armenia’s Investigative Committee has spent 49 million drams ($125,000) on a new Toyota LandCruiser 300 SUV for its head, Argishti Kyaramian, a government ally. The
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Pashinyan Controlled Judiciary Continues to Pursue Political Vendetta Against Kocharian
More than three years after declaring the coup charges against Robert Kocharian unconstitutional, the Constitutional Court has approved another trial for Armenia’s former president, sought
Air Arabia Plans to Sue Armenian Government Following Collapse of ANIF
Air Arabia, the Middle East’s largest low-cost airline, is reportedly planning to sue the Armenian government following the collapse of their joint venture established in
Armenia’s Anti-Corruption Commission Member Blocks Fine for Papikyan’s Wife
A member of Armenia’s Commission on Prevention of Corruption, allegedly linked to the government, has blocked the commission from fining Defense Minister Suren Papikyan’s wife
Armenia’s Tax Revenue Falls Short
The Armenian government’s tax revenue fell short of its target in the first half of this year, despite strong economic growth. The State Revenue Committee
EU Member States Clear Path for Visa-Free Travel Talks with Armenia
On Wednesday, European Union member states authorized the commencement of official negotiations with Armenia to lift visa requirements for Armenian citizens. The European Commission, as
U.S. Urges Armenia and Azerbaijan to Make Tough Compromises for Peace Accord
The United States is urging Armenia and Azerbaijan to make “tough compromises” to negotiate a bilateral peace accord, the U.S. State Department announced late on
Pashinyan’s Cabinet Approves Purchase of 49 New Vehicles Amid Criticism of Government Excess
Years after Nikol Pashinyan criticized Armenia’s former government for excessive use of official vehicles, his cabinet has approved the purchase of 49 new cars at
More U.S. and Armenia Joint Military Exercises
U.S. and Armenian troops began a joint military exercise in Armenia on Monday, which has drawn criticism from Russia. Defense Minister Suren Papikian and U.S.
Former Police Chief “Sentenced” for Corruption
Vladimir Gasparian, a former chief of the Armenian police, was sentenced on Tuesday to six years in prison on corruption charges, which he denies. Despite