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Pashinyan hails 'historic victory' in Armenia's decisive election

Sunday's result gives Pashinyan a strong mandate for Armenia’s balanced pro-West course and peace with its historic rivals, but also signals Russia’s diminishing influence in a region it once dominated, despite reported threats from Moscow and claims of interference.

08/06/2026

Armenia

Counting is underway in Armenia’s pivotal vote for the South Caucasus future

Polls close in Armenian’s decisive election for the South Caucasus country and the region’s future, against the backdrop of a Russia-West clash

07/06/2026

Armenia

Armenia goes to polls in pivotal vote to decide South Caucasus future

Armenians will decide their future on Sunday against the backdrop of a Russia-West clash, as both the EU and the US support PM Pashinyan’s cautious pro-Western drive, while Russia embarked on an onslaught of economic and political pressures on Yerevan to keep the former Soviet state in its orbit.

07/06/2026

Armenia

EU backs Pashinyan on the eve of Armenia's defining elections

The EU endorsed Armenia’s PM Nikol Pashinyan and announced a support package to counter Russian sanctions, just days before Armenia’s historic elections. Meanwhile, Pashinyan said he would go to Moscow after the vote and proclaimed that "abandoning Karabakh was my greatest service to Armenia".

04/06/2026

Armenia

Pashinyan moves to defuse Russia tensions ahead of crucial vote

With the latest polls showing him on course for a landslide victory on Sunday, PM Nikol Pashinyan told Armenians – and Russia – that he is seeking a balanced yet sovereign approach to his foreign policy, as Russia continued to exert pressure by imposing more sanctions ahead of the crucial vote.

02/06/2026

Armenia

Pashinyan on course for landslide win in Armenia vote, new poll shows

A new poll projects Armenian Premier Nikol Pashinyan’s party could win a large parliamentary majority, as Russia intensifies its campaign to counter Yerevan's pro-West realignment, warning of a Ukraine scenario.

31/05/2026

Armenia

Russia pulls Armenia envoy over EU ties days before decisive elections

Moscow has escalated pressure on Yerevan ahead of the 7 June elections, including trade bans, EAEU suspension warnings and a Putin drawing parallels between Armenia and Ukraine, days after Trump gave Pashinyan his "complete and total endorsement".

29/05/2026

Armenia

Trump endorses Pashinyan ahead of Armenia’s high-stakes elections

Trump endorsed PM Pashinyan by calling on Armenians to “Make Armenia Great Again“ ahead of the decisive June elections. The US and EU’s support for Armenia’s pro-West course and Russia's mounting economic pressure to counter Pashinyan mark the geopolitical juncture.

28/05/2026

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Armenia holds first military parade in a decade on Republic Day

Armenia marked Republic Day on 28 May with a military parade in Yerevan, the first such event held in the country since 2016.

28/05/2026

Armenia

US and Armenia pledge to move forward on corridor during Rubio visit

Marco Rubio visited Yerevan, backing PM Pashinyan’s pro‑western course and signed TRIPP corridor and strategic partnership deals to boost regional peace.

26/05/2026

Armenia

Pashinyan grabs megaphone as exchange turns heated during election campaign

Armenian's election campaign turns fiery as Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan grabbed a megaphone and confronted critics accusing him of giving up Karabakh, during an election campaign event in Yerevan.

21/05/2026

The Cube

A large scale disinformation campaign is targeting Armenia's election

For several months, Armenia has been the target of a wide-ranging Russian disinformation campaign ahead of its parliamentary elections in early June. Researchers say the operation is among the most extensive in recent years. The Cube examines how and why false claims have been circulating.

20/05/2026

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Brown bears rescued from harsh captivity conditions in Armenia

Bears rescued from captivity in Armenia are recovering at a wildlife refuge after being kept in poor conditions as status symbols.

08/05/2026

Armenia

Macron touts Armenia’s turning point, stealing the show at EPC summit

French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit marked a visible shift for Armenia as he proclaimed “a Europe which goes from Iceland to the Caucasus” while being greeted with adulation — strolling avenues to La Marseillaise, singing Aznavour and receiving a medal to boot.

05/05/2026

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Macron sings Aznavour song as Armenian PM Pashinyan plays drums at official dinner

French President Emmanuel Macron performed Charles Aznavour’s “La Bohème” during an official dinner in Armenia, accompanied by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on drums.

05/05/2026

Armenia

Armenia tests Moscow’s patience with Zelenskyy visit and EU summit

One month before the highly anticipated parliamentary elections, Armenia’s Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan set out the country’s foreign policy trajectory with striking clarity, hosting European leaders, the NATO secretary general, and even Ukraine’s president.

04/05/2026

Europe News

Clash between Azerbaijan and European Parliament at the Yerevan summit

Aliyev lashed out at the European Parliament over its "obsession" with the country, announcing a suspension of cooperation. Metsola offered a sharp rebuttal in defense of her institution: "Won't change the way we work."

04/05/2026

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Armenia marks 111th anniversary of 1915 massacres in Yerevan

Armenia marked the 111th anniversary of the 1915 massacres on 23 and 24 April 2026 with marches and ceremonies in Yerevan, drawing thousands of participants.

24/04/2026

wellbeing

235 metres underground, a hospital in Armenia is fighting to survive

Once state-funded, the centre now faces possible closure after the government withdrew support, saying the treatment lacks scientific evidence.

06/04/2026

Armenia

Putin issues ultimatum to Armenia over closer ties with EU

In a rare blunt exchange at the Kremlin, Russia's president issued a public warning to Armenia, telling Yerevan to choose between the EU and Russia. The Armenian prime minister responded that in his country, the people of Armenia run a democratic political process.

03/04/2026

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Armenia’s unique salt mine asthma clinic faces closure as funds dry up

Armenia is home to a rare underground clinic beneath Yerevan, where asthma and allergy patients descend 235 metres into the Avan salt mine to breathe mineral‑rich air in a setting unlike any conventional hospital.

02/04/2026

Destinations

Armenia scraps visas until July. Here’s why you should visit

New entry rules mean citizens from 113 countries can now visit without needing a visa until 1 July 2026.

26/02/2026

Armenia

Vance promotes peace corridor in first visit by US VP to Armenia

US Vice President JD Vance visits Armenia and Azerbaijan to promote a new trade corridor, TRIPP, after the two sides signed a historic peace deal following decades of conflict.

10/02/2026

Armenia

Russia increasing military presence in Armenia, Ukraine claims

Yerevan denied the initial claims but Kyiv posted what it claims to be a Russian army order to increase its military presence at Russia's largest base in Armenia, near the border with Türkiye.

08/07/2025

Europe News

Armenian PM says he is not circumcised in ongoing duel with church

Pashinyan responded to a challenge by the Armenian Apostolic Church leader's spokesperson, saying he was ready to prove he had not been circumcised.

26/06/2025

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Watch: The inclusive café baking brilliance in Armenia

Tigranuhi Akopyan, director at the Caritas Aregak Foundation, believes that employing staff with disabilities helps with social inclusion.

03/02/2025