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
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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
U.S. Lawmakers Visit Armenia, Try to Prop Up Pashinyan
A delegation of U.S. lawmakers concluded their four-day visit to Armenia on Friday, expressing support for the country’s sovereignty and praising its government for implementing
Progress Reported in Armenia-Azerbaijan Border Delimitation Talks
Armenia and Azerbaijan have made progress in their ongoing border delimitation negotiations, the Armenian government reported on Monday. “Negotiations continue constructively,” stated a brief announcement
Cyprus-Registered Firm Sues Armenian Government for $1.2 Billion Over Mining Stake Dispute
A Cyprus-registered shell company holding a minority stake in Armenia’s largest mining enterprise has filed a $1.2 billion lawsuit against the Armenian government. The company,
Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace Talks Hinge on Constitutional Change
Armenia must amend its constitution before signing a peace treaty with Azerbaijan, stated Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov on Thursday, reiterating a precondition set by
Pashinyan Voices Doubts Over Proposed EU Membership Referendum
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan expressed reservations on Monday about the idea of a referendum on Armenia’s membership in the European Union, which has been suggested
More Protesters Charged
Armenian authorities have filed criminal charges against four more opposition supporters in connection with the June 12 clashes in Yerevan between riot police and protesters