Prosecutor-General Anna Vardapetyan has petitioned the Armenian parliament to authorize criminal charges against two opposition lawmakers, escalating political tensions in the country. The lawmakers in
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Armenian Authorities File New Charges Against Former President Serzh Sargsyan
Armenian law enforcement has brought new criminal charges against former President Serzh Sargsyan, less than a year after his acquittal in a lengthy corruption trial.
ARF Bureau Holds Press Conference, Outlines Political Priorities
YEREVAN—The newly elected Bureau of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF) held a press conference on March 10 at the Kristapor Mikaelian Center, where Bureau Representative
ARF 35th World Congress Statement
The 35th World Congress of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF) convened at a time of severe geopolitical and internal challenges for the Republic of Armenia
Armenia Risks Consequences Over Unpaid CSTO Fees, Warns Russian Diplomat
Armenia could face repercussions if it fails to settle its outstanding membership fees with the Russian-led Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), a senior Russian diplomat
Gyumri Gears Up for Contentious Local Election
Six political parties and three alliances have entered the race for the upcoming municipal election in Gyumri, Armenia’s second-largest city, set for March 30. Voters
By Questioning the Genocide, Pashinyan Encourages Turkish and Azeri Denialists
By Harut Sassounian www.TheCaliforniaCourier.com There has been much debate recently among Armenians about Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s controversial statements regarding the Armenian Genocide. Pashinyan’s supporters
Justice Denied: Pashinyan’s Indifference to the Tragic Death of Sona Mnatsakanyan
The unbearable pain of a grieving family has been met with silence, indifference, and a shameful display of impunity from Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s government.
Another Yerevan Official Arrested on Corruption Charges as Investigations Cast Shadow Over City Hall
Armenia’s Anti-Corruption Committee (ACC) has brought corruption charges against yet another senior official from Yerevan’s municipal administration, raising further questions about governance under Mayor Tigran
Pashinyan’s Inaction on Armenian Prisoners Sparks Outrage
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated on Wednesday that his government will make only “proportionate” and “reasonable” efforts to secure the release of Armenians imprisoned in