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Ani Avetisyan

Ani is a seasoned journalist and fact-checker. Open-source investigations and data visualisation are her passions.

POWs, the economy, and vaccines discussed as Pashinyan meets Putin

Pashinyan and Putin discussed the situation over Nagorno-Karabakh and the future of Russian-Armenian relations.

Azerbaijan appears to confirm Armenian use of Iskander missiles

Azerbaijan’s National Agency for Mine Action published photos that appeared to show fragments of the Russian-made missiles.

Would a return to a presidential system solve Armenia's problems?

Nikol Pashinyan has floated the idea of reverting the country to a semi-presidential system, critics say the move would not address the country’s deeper problems.

Pashinyan announces changes to electoral system before elections

The ‘simple’ changes to the electoral code are expected to be passed before 20 June parliamentary elections.

Armenian minister punches journalist

Footage from a cafe in Yerevan shows Minister of High Tech Industry, Hakob Arshakyan, attacking journalist Paylak Fahradyan.

Pashinyan announces new elections

Both of Armenia’s parliamentary opposition parties have endorsed the election scheduled for 20 June. 

Beloved Yerevan restaurant in peril 

Famous Yerevan eatery Dolmama is threatened with destruction after authorities transfer ownership to controversial construction magnate.

Protesters blockade Armenia’s Parliament as army chief dismissed

Protesters said they would stay until MPs supported the opposition in removing Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan from office.

What has been the impact of Armenia’s Turkish product ban?

Armenia’s retailers and manufacturers face challenges and opportunities as Turkish products disappear from shelves.

Armenian opposition leader faces criminal charges 

Vazgen Manukyan has been charged with ‘calling for the violent overthrow of the constitutional order’.