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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
Armenia’s Elina Avanesyan Wins ITF W100 Zagreb Title With Dominant Straight-Sets Victory
Armenian tennis player Elina Avanesyan has claimed the ITF W100 Zagreb championship, continuing her impressive rise on the international circuit with a dominant performance in Croatia. Avanesyan secured the title on Sunday after defeating Sweden's Kajsa Rinaldo Persson in straight sets, 6-1, 6-3, in the tournament final. The Armenian star controlled the match from start to finish, wrapping up the victory in just 1 hour and 7 minutes. The triumph capped a strong week for Avane
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Jun 15
Wife of Armenian POW Ruben Vardanyan Calls for International Humanitarian Mission to Azerbaijan
Veronika Zonabend, the wife of Armenian businessman and former Artsakh State Minister Ruben Vardanyan, has announced plans to organize an international women's humanitarian delegation to Azerbaijan, citing what she describes as a growing humanitarian vacuum surrounding Armenian detainees held in Azerbaijani custody. In a public appeal, Zonabend said her husband has remained in detention since September 2023 and has been separated from his family for years, including missing t
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Jun 15
Armenia Finalizes Election Results, Rejects Opposition Calls for Repeat Vote
Photo Credit: Hetq.am|Narek Aleksanyan Armenia's Central Election Commission (CEC) officially finalized the results of the country's June 7 parliamentary elections on Sunday, confirming the composition of the next National Assembly while rejecting opposition demands for repeat voting and the annulment of the election results. The session took place Sunday during heightened political tensions, as opposition parties gathered supporters outside the CEC headquarters in Yerevan, c
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Jun 14
Armenian Ex-POW Karlen Stepanyan Dies at 52 After Battling Cancer and Enduring Personal Loss
Karlen Stepanyan, an Armenian serviceman who spent weeks in Azerbaijani captivity following the deadly border clashes of November 2021, has died at the age of 52 after battling cancer. His death became publicly known only days later after filmmaker and activist Hovhannes Ishkhanyan shared the news on social media. As of now, Ishkhanyan appears to be the only person to have publicly reported Stepanyan's passing. According to Ishkhanyan, Stepanyan died three days ago after endu
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Jun 13
Armenia’s Reservoirs Near Full Capacity After Heavy Rains, Boosting Water Security
Armenia’s major reservoirs are nearing full capacity after months of abundant rainfall —a significant boost to the country’s water resources and strengthening prospects for agricultural and environmental sustainability. Meteorologists reported that intense rainfall on June 11 pushed the Aparan Reservoir to 100% capacity, while the water level of Lake Sevan rose by 2 centimeters within just a few hours. “Yesterday’s heavy rainfall left its mark on water resources. The Aparan R
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Jun 12
Armenia Bans Wheat Exports for Six Months to Protect Food Supply
Armenia has introduced a six-month temporary ban on wheat exports to countries outside the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), citing concerns over food security and the need to stabilize the domestic economy. According to the Armenian government, the measure is intended to safeguard the country’s food supply at a time when domestic wheat production remains insufficient to meet national demand. Armenia relies heavily on imports—primarily from Russia—to cover its wheat needs, maki
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Jun 11
Armenian Government Reassures Public: No Gas Price Increase Expected Before Winter Despite Moscow Warning
Armenian authorities are reassuring the public that natural gas prices will remain unchanged in the near term, despite recent warnings from Moscow that preferential energy rates could be reconsidered if Armenia alters its economic alignment. Speaking to reporters in parliament on June 11, Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure Davit Khudatyan said there is currently no basis for concerns about a gas price increase, citing an existing supply agreement with R
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Jun 11
Armenia’s Biggest Mining Firm Commits to U.N. Standards on Environment, Labor, and Transparency
Armenia’s largest mining company, Zangezur Copper Molybdenum Combine (ZCMC), has joined the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative — a significant step in its efforts to align with international standards on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance. By becoming a participant in the UN Global Compact, ZCMC has committed to integrating the initiative’s Ten Principles into its operations and business practices
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Jun 11
Ancient 4,000-Year-Old Akkadian Tablet Donated to Armenia’s Matenadaran by Prince Dani Badawi
A rare artifact dating back nearly 4,000 years has been donated to the Matenadaran in Yerevan, adding a significant piece of ancient Near Eastern history to Armenia’s renowned repository of manuscripts and historical treasures. Prince Dani Badawi, a representative of the Badawi royal dynasty, and Grammy Award-winning singer Mohombi visited the Matenadaran accompanied by Armenia’s Ambassador to the United States, Narek Mkrtchyan. During the visit, Prince Badawi presented the M
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Jun 11
Pashinyan Unfazed by Possible CSTO Expulsion: ‘I Am Not Concerned’
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said on Wednesday that Yerevan would have no option but to accept a decision by the Russian-led Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) to expel Armenia if member states choose to pursue such a move. Speaking to reporters in Yerevan, Pashinyan dismissed concerns over the possibility of Armenia being removed from the bloc, which includes Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan. “I know that there is a mechanism for
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Jun 11
Armenia Opposition Parties Reject June 7 Election Results, Cite Irregularities and Voter Pressure, Demand Recounts
Several political parties and opposition figures that participated in Armenia’s June 7 parliamentary elections have rejected the preliminary results, alleging that the vote was affected by widespread irregularities, misuse of administrative resources, and pressure on voters. The statements came after preliminary results showed Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s ruling Civil Contract party retaining power, prompting criticism from opposition groups that argue the election did no
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Jun 10
Trump Congratulates Pashinyan Before Armenia Certifies Final Election Results
Three days after Armenia's parliamentary elections, U.S. President Donald Trump publicly congratulated Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on securing re-election, even though the country's final election results have not yet been officially certified. In a statement, Trump praised Pashinyan's victory and expressed confidence in Armenia's future under his leadership. “Congratulations to Nikol Pashinyan for his decisive victory in Armenia’s National Elections. I was very proud to h
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Jun 10
22 Child Trafficking Victims Identified in Armenia Since 2022, European Report Finds
Armenia has made notable progress in strengthening its response to human trafficking, according to a new assessment by the Council of Europe’s anti-trafficking monitoring body, which praised improvements in victim identification and support services while calling for more decisive action against labor exploitation. In its latest report, the Group of Experts on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings (GRETA) reviewed developments in Armenia since 2022 and highlighted advanc
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Jun 10
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