Armenian government U-turns on expelling opposition MPs
The Civil Contract party had intended to strip 33 opposition MPs of their posts for their absences from parliamentary sessions.
A strong dram and rising inflation leave Armenians in a bind
Following Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine, a strong dram has hurt Armenian exporters while inflation has continued to skyrocket.
Ground broken for massive Christ statue in Armenia
The statue is designed to be 33-metres high and will be set on a pedestal at least twice its height.
Canadian statement on new Yerevan embassy sparks Russian ire
‘One cannot but wonder how such a line will affect the well-being and security of the Armenian people’, reads the response from the Russian embassy.
Head of Armenia’s Supreme Judicial Council resigns
The resignation comes two weeks after a recording of Gagik Jhangiryan threatening his predecessor was published.
Western co-chairs, Pashinyan, and Lavrov dispute Minsk Group status
The US and the Armenian Prime Minister have both questioned the veracity of Sergei Lavrov’s comments about the supposed demise of the OSCE Minsk Group.
Pashinyan confirms the city of Lachin to be handed to Azerbaijan
In an online press conference that lasted over three-and-a-half hours, Pashinyan dedicated considerable time to the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.
Armenian media outlets: Pashinyan’s insistence on virtual press conferences ‘non-democratic’
Nikol Pashinyan has been holding press conferences in an online format since 2021.
Armenia’s opposition rallies in Yerevan over deadly shooting
Citing anonymous sources, the opposition has claimed the death of two men is linked to the ruling party; police have denied that the shooting was political.
Armenian opposition dismantles tents on central Yerevan square
Protesters had set up an encampment in France Square over a month ago, vowing to remain until Nikol Pashinyan resigned.