Pashinyan to opposition: ‘I challenge you to support new elections’
Armenia’s embattled Prime Minister also called for a constitutional referendum to make Armenia into a semi-presidential republic.
Political crisis in Armenia continues
Armenia remains in a tense political stand-off after the country’s top military brass called for Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation.
Armenian opposition announces ‘non-stop’ protests
Over two dozen have been detained after trying to prevent Nikol Pashinyan from entering the government building.
New policies threaten Armenia's press freedom
One new proposed law would penalise ‘insult or slander’ of government officials with up to 2 years in prison.
Russian language law presented to Nagorno-Karabakh parliament
A new draft law envisions elevating Russian to the status of an official language.
Armenia to implement new partnership agreement with EU
The agreement may open the road to a visa-free regime between Armenia and the EU.
Nagorno-Karabakh entry applications to be passed on to Russian peacekeepers
Local officials have said that the information will be shared with Russian peacekeepers for ‘security purposes’.
Pashinyan government: ‘No demand’ for new elections
In a brief statement released online stressed that there is no popular demand for snap elections.
Robert Kocharyan calls for ‘full-fledged integration’ with Russia
Armenia’s second president stressed that his proposal was not ‘about the restoration of the Soviet Union’.
Getting Hye: Armenia to legalise industrial hemp cultivation
The decision is a part of the ‘Economic Response’ programme, the recreational use of cannabis will remain illegal.