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Armenia Charges Former Officials, Raids Opposition-Leaning Media Days Before Key Parliamentary Vote
Armenian authorities on Friday announced criminal charges against several prominent figures linked to the country's pre-2018 political establishment and conducted searches at the offices of an opposition-leaning news outlet, moves that have intensified scrutiny of the political climate just two days before a closely watched parliamentary election. Among those charged is former Yerevan mayor and transport minister Gagik Beglaryan, who faces accusations of money laundering and
Robert Kocharyan Tells Voters June 7 Election Will Decide Whether Armenia Remains an Armenian State
Armenia’s opposition Armenia Alliance, led by former President Robert Kocharyan, held its final campaign rally in Yerevan on Friday, presenting the June 7 parliamentary election as a decisive moment for the country’s sovereignty, security and future direction. Addressing supporters at the closing event, alliance leaders sharply criticized Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s government and argued that Armenia faces growing national security challenges during the next ongoing nego
Gagik Tsarukyan Leads Major Yerevan Rally, Says Armenians Have Become Disappointed After Eight Years of Pashinyan Rule
The opposition Prosperous Armenia Party (BHK) staged a major campaign rally in Yerevan on Thursday, as supporters marched from the Matenadaran manuscript repository to Freedom Square ahead of Armenia’s parliamentary elections on June 7. Addressing the crowd, BHK leader Gagik Tsarukyan sharply criticized Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and his government, arguing that public frustration has deepened after eight years of rule during economic hardship and political tensions. "Aft
Armenia Launches $5.4 Million Plan to Boost Exports to Europe, UK and Canada Following Russian Trade Restrictions
Armenia has approved a 2 billion-dram ($5.4 million) subsidy program to help exporters reach markets in the European Union, the United Kingdom, and Canada, while the European Union has pledged more than €50 million ($57 million) in emergency financial assistance to support the country's agricultural sector following a series of Russian trade restrictions on Armenian goods. The Armenian government approved the measure during its June 4 meeting, allocating compensation to expor
Rubio Announces Armenia-Azerbaijan Agreement to End Conflict, Launch TRIPP Corridor Through Syunik
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Tuesday that Armenia and Azerbaijan have concluded an agreement that he said ends decades of conflict and opens a new transportation and economic corridor across the South Caucasus. Speaking before the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee during a hearing on the State Department’s fiscal year 2027 budget request, Rubio said he had signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) a day earlier and described it as a major step toward regi
Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan Placed Under House Arrest After 344 Days Behind Bars
Armenia's Court of Appeal has replaced the pretrial detention of Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan with house arrest, ending nearly a year of incarceration for one of the country's most prominent religious voices. Galstanyan, the former head of the Tavush Diocese and leader of the Holy Struggle movement, was transferred to his residence following Thursday's court hearing after spending 344 days in custody. The archbishop said he does not agree with the court's decision and continu
Opposition Says Armenians Returning From Russia Are Being Warned They Could Be Sent to 25-Day Military Training Before Election
As Armenia approaches its June 7 parliamentary elections, concerns are growing among opposition figures and civil society activists over reports that Armenian citizens returning from Russia are being served notices requiring them to report for 25-day military training sessions. The controversy has intensified after Armenia's Ministry of Defense confirmed that military police are operating at border checkpoints, including at Yerevan's Zvartnots International Airport, to assist
Strong Armenia Draws Massive Crowd to Republic Square as Narek Karapetyan Says June 7 Vote Will Decide Whether Armenia Keeps Its Last Armenian Land
Thousands of supporters of the opposition Strong Armenia Alliance filled Yerevan’s Republic Square on Tuesday evening for one of the largest rallies of Armenia’s parliamentary election campaign, as opposition leaders portrayed the June 7 vote as a defining moment for the country’s future, security, and sovereignty. The rally was preceded by a march through the Armenian capital, with members and supporters of the alliance walking from the Barekamutyun metro station to Republic
“What the F* Are You Doing? Everybody Hates Israel Because of This”: Trump Reportedly Confronts Netanyahu Over Israel’s Military Actions in Lebanon
U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly angrily confronted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over Israel’s threats to resume airstrikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs, according to a report published by [Axios]. “What the fuck are you doing?” Trump reportedly shouted during the Monday phone call, according to Axios, which cited a U.S. official familiar with the conversation. The report also cited the official as summarizing Trump’s remarks to Netanyahu: “You’re fucking c
Armenian Neighborhoods in Lebanon Remain Calm as Regional Tensions Rise
INTERVIEW: As fears of a major escalation between Israel and Hezbollah spread across Lebanon this week, members of Lebanon’s Armenian community say daily life in Armenian neighborhoods has remained calm despite growing regional tensions. The Armenian Report spoke with Aram Somounjian, media representative of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation in Lebanon, about the situation on the ground following reports that Israel was preparing strikes against Beirut’s southern suburbs.
First AI Processors Arrive in Armenia for Project That Could Place Country Among World’s Top Five Data Centers
The first shipment of advanced artificial intelligence processors arrived in Armenia on June 2 for the Firebird AI megaproject, a development that could position the country among the world's leading centers for AI computing infrastructure. The shipment included 1,792 NVIDIA Blackwell-generation graphics processing units (GPUs), part of a larger order of 6,144 processors planned for the project's first phase. Armenia’s Minister of High-Tech Industry Mkhitar Hayrapetyan and Fi
Violence Erupts at Armenia Election Campaign Event, Pregnant Woman Among Those Attacked
Violence broke out during an election campaign event in Armenia’s Ararat Province on Monday, leaving several opposition supporters injured, including women and a pregnant woman, according to videos circulating online and statements from opposition parties. The incident took place in the town of Masis, south of Yerevan, during campaigning by the “Strong Armenia” alliance, a political bloc associated with billionaire businessman Samvel Karapetyan ahead of Armenia’s June 7 parli
Armenian Wrestling Star Janes Nazaryan Named Best Greco-Roman Wrestler in the World This Month
European Under-17 champion Janes Nazaryan has been recognized as the best Greco-Roman wrestler of the month by the international wrestling federation, United World Wrestling (UWW). The recognition comes after the young Armenian athlete’s successful performance at the U17 European Championship held in Bulgaria, where he won the gold medal in the 71 kg weight category. Nazaryan secured the European title after defeating Georgia’s Ramaz Basilia in the final match with a 4–0 scor
Replica of Artsakh’s Iconic Tatik-Papik Monument Unveiled in Russia
A replica of Stepanakert’s iconic “We Are Our Mountains” monument was officially opened and consecrated on the grounds of the Saint Hripsime Church in the city of Yessentuki, located in Russia’s Stavropol Krai. The opening ceremony was attended by Bishop Movses Movsesyan, head of the Diocese of Krasnodar and the North Caucasus of the Armenian Apostolic Church, along with representatives of the Armenian clergy from Vladikavkaz, Mineralnye Vody, Novorossiysk, Kislovodsk, Stavro
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