YEREVAN, ARMENIA – Ishkhan Saghatelyan, Vice President of Parliament and representative of the ARF Supreme Body of Armenia told NEWS.am that “the authorities [Pashinyan’s government]
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Pashinyan’s ‘News Conference’ Boycotted By Media
Azatutyun.am – Several dozen media outlets boycotted or objected to Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s latest virtual press conference on Monday, calling it a charade that
Armenia to Go Cash-free
By Ani Meljumyan, Eurasianet Most major transactions in Armenia – buying a car or even a house – typically are conducted in cash, with buyers
Armenia’s Ruling Party Accused Of Curbing Local Democracy
Azatutyun.am – The ruling Civil Contract party has drafted legislation which critics say would allow the Armenian authorities to force opposition members of local councils
AUA to Co-host 5th Armenian Genealogy Conference in September
YEREVAN, ARMENIA — The fifth Armenian Genealogy Conference will be held in Armenia this fall. Since 2016, four conferences devoted to Armenian genealogy have been held in
Gallup Poll Shows 89% of Armenians Oppose Placing Artsakh Under Azeri Rule
In a May 26-28, 2022 Gallup International Association poll, 89.3% ofArmenia’s surveyed citizens said it was unacceptable for them “if thepopulation of Artsakh will be
Head Of Armenian Judicial Watchdog Sacked After Accusing Government Of Blackmail
Azatutyun.am – The nominal head of a state body overseeing Armenia’s courts was formally relieved of his duties on Thursday three days after publicizing what
Following War, Russian Jews Congregate in Yerevan
In contrast to many other places where Jews have lived, in Armenia they never suffered from pogroms or other persecutions. Gershon Meir Burshtein, Yerevan’s Chief
Armenian Opposition To Seek No-Confidence Vote On Pashinyan
Azatutyun.am – A leader of the Armenian opposition said on Thursday that it will push for a parliamentary vote of confidence in Prime Minister Nikol
Opposition Leaders Appeal To Russia’s Lavrov
Azatutyun.am – Armenian opposition leaders on Thursday urged Moscow to stop doing business with Armenia’s government as they rallied supporters during Russian Foreign Minister Sergei