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Pashinyan Dares Critics to Launch a Revolution Over Election Claims
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan challenged opponents of his government to take to the streets and seek a change of power if they disagree with the country's current political direction, framing the post-election period as a struggle between revolution and counter-revolution. “Those citizens of the Republic of Armenia who do not agree with this line, I call on you to carry out a revolution and change the government,” Pashinyan said during the first parliamentary questi
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Jun 17
U.S. Paralympic Champions Bring Wheelchair Basketball Initiative to Armenia
Paralympic athletes from the United States joined young people in Armenia for a wheelchair basketball masterclass to help promote inclusion, accessibility, and the power of sport. Paralympic medalist Rose Hollermann and three-time Paralympic gold medalist Steve Serio visited Armenia through the U.S. State Department’s Sports Envoy Program, organized with the support of the U.S. Embassy in Armenia. The initiative was implemented in partnership with the Armenian Wheelchair Bas
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Jun 17
Armenia Named Most Peaceful Country in the South Caucasus, Ranking Ahead of Georgia and Azerbaijan in Global Peace Index
Armenia has emerged as the most peaceful country in the South Caucasus, climbing seven places to rank 51st out of 163 nations in the 2026 Global Peace Index published by the Institute for Economics and Peace. With a score of 1.825, Armenia was classified among countries with a “high” level of peace, a designation it has maintained since 2025. In the regional rankings, Armenia outperformed its neighbors, with Azerbaijan placing 110th and Georgia 94th. Iceland retained its posi
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Jun 17
EU Preparing Emergency Trade Measures to Help Armenia Weather Russian Import Restrictions
The European Union is preparing emergency trade measures to support Armenia as the country faces growing economic pressure from Russian import restrictions, according to a report by the Financial Times. The proposed package, currently being developed by the European Commission, would lower tariffs on Armenian food and agricultural exports entering EU markets, helping Armenian producers diversify their trade opportunities and reduce dependence on Russia. According to the Finan
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Jun 17
Pashinyan: Return of 300,000 Azerbaijanis to Armenia ‘Will Not Happen’
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has firmly dismissed opposition claims regarding the potential return of 300,000 Azerbaijanis to Armenia, describing the issue as a fabricated narrative that has no basis in reality. Speaking during a question-and-answer session in parliament, Pashinyan said the topic was being promoted by political forces seeking to undermine Armenia's peace agenda. “The issue of the return of 300,000 Azerbaijanis is an invented and fabricated topic. I
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Jun 17
Armenia Sweeps Azerbaijan 3-0 to Open Billie Jean King Cup Campaign
Armenia opened its Billie Jean King Cup campaign with a commanding 3–0 victory over Azerbaijan in the first round of Group III competition in San Marino. The Armenian team secured the tie through dominant performances in both singles and doubles matches. Ani Amiraghyan delivered a flawless 6–0, 6–0 win, while Elina Avanesyan followed with a 6–3, 6–2 victory to give Armenia an unassailable lead. In the doubles match, Maria Azizyan and Alina Soghomonyan completed the clean swee
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Jun 17
UNICEF Warns More Than 580,000 Children in Armenia Face Multiple Climate Threats
Photo Credit: UNICEF Armenia/2024/Margaryan More than 580,000 children in Armenia are exposed to at least two climate-related hazards, while nearly 30,000 face three or more simultaneous climate risks, according to UNICEF’s newly released Children’s Climate Risk Report 2026. The report shows the growing impact of climate change on children across Armenia, warning that droughts, extreme heat, heatwaves, flooding, and air pollution are increasingly threatening children's health
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Jun 16
Council of Europe Warns Thousands of Forcibly Displaced Artsakh Armenians Still Face Housing, Citizenship, and Economic Struggles in Armenia
The Council of Europe’s Commissioner for Human Rights, Michael O’Flaherty, has called for sustained international support and stronger integration measures for Armenians forcibly displaced from Nagorno-Karabakh, warning that many continue to face significant social, economic, and legal challenges nearly three years after their forced mass exodus. In a memorandum released following his visit to Armenia, O’Flaherty welcomed the Armenian government’s initial response to the huma
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Jun 16
Civil Contract Pushes Bill Requiring Voters to Spend 183 Days in Armenia Before Elections
Photo Credit: Hetq.am|Narek Aleksanyan Armenia’s ruling Civil Contract party has introduced legislation that would require citizens to have lived in the country for at least six months during the year preceding a national election or referendum in order to vote. The proposed amendments, authored by lawmakers Arusyak Manavazyan and Alkhas Ghazaryan, would require voters to have been physically present in Armenia for at least 183 days within the 365 days before an election or r
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Jun 16
Armenian Prosecutors Seek Criminal Proceedings Against Former President Robert Kocharyan
Armenia's Prosecutor General's Office has formally petitioned the Central Electoral Commission (CEC) to authorize criminal proceedings against former President Robert Kocharyan, leader of the opposition Hayastan (Armenia) Alliance, escalating tensions between the government and one of its most prominent political rivals. The development comes just two days after Kocharyan was reportedly prevented from leaving Armenia through Zvartnots International Airport. His son, oppositio
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Jun 16
Armenian Election Monitors Accuse CEC of Breaking Law by Refusing Re-Vote at Voided Polling Stations
A leading coalition of Armenian election watchdogs has accused the country’s Central Electoral Commission (CEC) of violating electoral law by refusing to organize repeat voting at three polling stations where results from the June 7 parliamentary elections were annulled due to documented violations. The dispute emerged after the Prosperous Armenia Party narrowly missed the 4% threshold required for parliamentary representation. Following unsuccessful recount efforts, the part
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Jun 16
Unexpected Sighting: Mike Tyson Spotted Dining at Smoking Chef Steakhouse in Armenia
Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson has been spotted in Armenia, drawing attention after photos and videos emerged showing the boxing legend dining at Smoking Chef Steakhouse in Yerevan. The 59-year-old former world champion was seen at the restaurant, where visitors and fans shared images of the boxing icon on social media. His presence quickly sparked discussion online, with many wondering what brought Tyson to Armenia. As of publication, the reason for Tyson’s vi
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Jun 15
Armenian Court Orders Return of $95 Million Tsaghkadzor Land to State, Dealing Blow to Gagik Tsarukyan’s Olympic Committee
A court in Armenia has invalidated the ownership registration of a vast state-owned land parcel in the country's premier mountain resort town of Tsaghkadzor, dealing a significant legal setback to the Armenian National Olympic Committee and its longtime leader, businessman and politician Gagik Tsarukyan. The ruling comes just days after Tsarukyan's Prosperous Armenia Party failed to secure representation in Armenia's newly elected parliament, narrowly missing the 4% threshold
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Jun 15
Armenia to Host Eagle Partner 2026 Military Drills With U.S., France, and Greece
Armenia will host the multinational military exercise "Eagle Partner 2026" from June 17 to June 25 as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen its participation in international peacekeeping missions, the Armenian Ministry of Defense announced. The annual exercise will bring together peacekeeping personnel from Armenia, the United States, France, and Greece, to show growing international defense cooperation and a shared focus on global peacekeeping operations. According to the
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Jun 15
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