Armenian Apostolic Church
Another Armenian bishop charged amid deepening church–state confrontation
Bishop Mkrtich Proshyan’s detention marks the third high-ranking arrest as the government cracks down on the church.
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Armenia
Armenian lorry drivers protest tightening Russian restrictions
Many now face deportation from Russia after new rules shortened the length of stay permitted for foreign drivers.
Armenia
Yerevan denies plans to change constitution under Azerbaijani pressure
Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan has emphasised that any change regarding the constitution ‘belongs to’ Armenian citizens.
Armenian Apostolic Church
Armenian authorities crack down on the church, again
At least 10 priests and one bishop have been arrested after police and National Security Service raids.
2026 Armenian parliamentary elections
Opposition politician Tsarukyan unveils new programme ahead of 2026 elections
Tsarukyan said the new initiative aims to unite ‘knowledgeable and capable individuals’ from Armenia.
Azerbaijan-Armenia conflict
UK lifts arms embargo on Armenia and Azerbaijan
Minister of State Stephen Doughty said that London’s decision aims to ‘elevate bilateral relations with Armenia and Azerbaijan to a strategic partnership’.
Chechnya
Abducted by Kadyrov’s forces, blogger Areg Shchepikhin is sentenced to five years in prison
Areg Shchepikhin was convicted on charges of extremism and offending religious feelings.
