Armenia
Armenian Parliament adopts bill allowing state to take over energy company
The company is owned by Samvel Karapetyan, who was detained for making calls to overthrow the state.
Arshaluys Barseghyan
A journalist since 2016, Arshaluys specialises in fact-checking and open-source investigations, with a focus on the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, politics, and social and gender issues. She is also a strong advocate for media literacy and closely follows Armenia’s media landscape.
Armenia
Authorities raid already detained Karapetyan’s Tashir Group’s headquarters
The raids are reportedly part of criminal proceedings launched in 2023–2025.
Armenia
Pashinyan calls for regulation of non-Armenian citizens’ participation in politics
Pashinyan’s offer came weeks after the detention of Russian–Armenian billionaire Samvel Karapetyan for calls of usurpation of power.
Armenia
Bucking precedent, Armenia orders Archbishop Ajapahyan into custody over coup calls
Archbishop Mikayel Ajapahyan has been remanded to two months of pre-trial detention.
Armenia
Armenia urges Russia not to interfere in its internal affairs
Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan’s statement came in response to his Russian counterpart's comments regarding the recent developments around the Church.
Armenia
Armenian archbishop surrenders to authorities after failed arrest attempt
Archbishop Mikayel Ajapahyan, head of Shirak Diocese, has been accused of making public calls for usurping power.
