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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.

Putin says it’s ‘not in Armenia’s interests’ to leave Russian-led groups

President Putin’s statement came following months of growing tensions between Armenia and Russia. 

Yerevan warns of ‘ticking time bomb’ as Nagorno-Karabakh government-in-exile debate rages

The row between the Armenian Government and former officials from Nagorno-Karabakh is continuing.

Russian military police ‘abduct’ Russian deserter in Armenia

Dmitriy Setrakov was allegedly abducted by Russian troops stationed in Armenia for deserting his military unit.

Armenia and Azerbaijan make joint statement announcing ‘confidence-building measures’

Thirty-two Armenian and two Azerbaijani soldiers will be exchanged as part of the agreement. 

Civil Contract accused of ‘anti-democratic interference’ in local councils

Civil Contract has abruptly scrapped a power-sharing deal with another party in Gyumri, and ousted an opposition mayor in Alaverdi.

Armenian soldier reportedly killed on Nakhchivan border 

Armenia claimed the soldier was shot by an Azerbaijani sniper while Azerbaijan accused Yerevan of ‘creating artificial tension’

The fight to save Nagorno-Karabakh’s burns patients

Over 200 people were injured in a fuel depot explosion in Nagorno-Karabakh as people fled en masse, leaving them fighting for their lives having lost their homes. 

Russia blocks Armenian goods over ‘sanitary concerns’

Russian customs have blocked the entry of a number of Armenian lorries for ‘violating sanitary measures’, as relations between the two countries continue to deteriorate.

Anti-government protesters detained for setting up tent in Yerevan

Several people were detained in Yerevan after protesting against the government's approach to the country's security and the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.

Teenager takes own life in Armenia after being outed online

The teen was reportedly kicked out of home after being outed by a popular local Telegram channel.