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Arshaluys Barseghyan

Arshaluys has been a journalist since 2016, previously focusing on fact-checking and open-source investigations. As a journalist, her primary focus was on the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, politics, and social and gender issues. She is also a close observer of the media environment of Armenia, as well as an advocate of fact-checking and media literacy.

Azerbaijan refuses to sign peace treaty based on already agreed points

Armenia has made this offer three times since Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan first voiced such an option at the end of August. 

Armenia and EU launch visa liberalisation talks

Armenia’s Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan noted that joining the EU is on the country’s political agenda. 

Decision to reduce Russian classes in schools leads to debate in Armenia

Some on social media have misinterpreted a Sputnik report as saying that Armenia was cutting all Russian language classes in schools.

Outrage after Russian national crowned Miss Armenia

The competition was held in Moscow, and Armenian beauty queens allege they were not made aware of the pageant beforehand. 

USAID doubles aid package to Armenia to $250 million

The five-year scheme will go towards improving governance, civil participation, and increasing the competitiveness of targeted sectors.

Armenia to participate in BRICS and CIS summits

The move comes despite Armenia’s deteriorating ties with Russia.

Belarusian woman seeks asylum in Armenia after being detained at border

Unlike in previous cases, the Belarusian citizen was released soon after on bail.

Lecturer accuses Yerevan State University of firing staff over opposition protests

The lecturer has claimed that the university fired around ten of his colleagues for similar reasons.

Azerbaijan calls for ‘restrictions’ on Armenian army and withdrawal of EU Mission

The demand came in response to PM Pashinyan saying that every country has the right to have a  ‘strong and combat ready army’.

Lectures by Russian–Armenian blogger in Yerevan cancelled after public backlash

The campaign against his attendance was caused by the blogger’s anti-Armenian stance, misogynistic remarks, and admissions of having sexual relations with minors.