Armenia’s political leadership has announced plans to reduce the length of compulsory military service by 2027, raising concerns about national security among the opposition. The
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Armenia Declines to Host Eurasian Economic Union Summit, Citing Diplomatic Strains
Amid mounting tensions with Moscow, Armenia has reportedly opted out of hosting the upcoming summit of the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU), a Russian-led trade bloc
Hovik Aghazaryan Cites Corruption Allegations as He Delays Resignation
Hovik Aghazaryan, a pro-government lawmaker who has fallen out of favor with Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, announced on Tuesday that he is postponing his decision
Pashinyan’s Power Play Raises Concerns of Judicial Overreach
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan confirmed that he instructed Karen Andreasyan, the head of Armenia’s judicial oversight body, to resign last week, citing dissatisfaction with some
Armenia Shuns Yet Another CSTO Summit
Armenia will not attend this week’s summit of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) in Astana, Kazakhstan, a senior Russian official announced on Monday. The
Armenia’s Public Debt Doubles Under Pashinyan
Armenia’s public debt has surged to over $12.6 billion during Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s tenure, effectively doubling since he took office, according to official data.
German Foreign Minister Stops in Yerevan for Peace Talks
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock made a brief stop in Yerevan late Tuesday on her way to Baku for the COP29 climate summit. During her
U.S. Lawmakers Face Threats While Advocating for Armenians at COP29 Summit in Baku
Two U.S. Congress members reported facing physical threats and intimidation while urging Azerbaijan to ensure the safe return of Artsakh’s displaced Armenians and release Armenian
Aghazaryan Digs In: Embattled MP Clings to Power Amid Scandals and Resignations
Pro-government lawmaker Hovik Aghazaryan asserted on Wednesday that Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan is not pressuring him to resign from parliament, despite the recent forced resignations
Pashinyan Appoints New Ministers Following Political Purge
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has named Arpine Sargsyan as Armenia’s new Minister of Interior and Davit Khudatyan as the new Minister of Public Infrastructure. These