Armenia
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Von der Leyen Unveils Major Support Package for Armenia Amid Regional Realignment
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen visited Yerevan to unveil a major trade and economic support package designed to bolster Armenia’s pro-Western pivot.
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36 Injured After Bus Carrying Children Overturns Near Ashtarak
Thirty-six people, including 30 children, required medical attention following a bus crash on the Ashtarak–Sasunik road on June 17.
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Armenia’s Military Modernization Amidst Geopolitical Realignment
Armenia showcases new defense hardware, including suspected Iranian systems, as Prime Minister Nikol Pashinian navigates a precarious balance between Western integration and regional security imperatives ahead of the June 7 elections.
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Armenia showcases new defense hardware in Republic Day military parade
Armenia held its first major military parade in a decade, displaying diverse hardware including systems suspected to be of Iranian origin.
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Rubio’s Yerevan Visit: A Strategic Pivot in the South Caucasus
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s visit to Armenia signals a definitive challenge to Russian hegemony, anchoring the South Caucasus to a US-backed economic and security framework on the eve of critical parliamentary elections.
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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio Arrives in Yerevan for Strategic Partnership Talks
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has arrived in Yerevan for high-level meetings, with plans to sign a significant memorandum of understanding aimed at deepening Armenian-American bilateral ties.
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YouTube Partner Program officially launches for creators in Armenia
YouTube has officially expanded its Partner Program to Armenia, allowing local creators to monetize their content and join a global digital economy.
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Corruption Allegations Shake Uzhogh Hayastan Party Integrity
Armenian authorities have detained over a dozen individuals linked to the Uzhogh Hayastan party amid allegations of organized vote-buying and voter intimidation.
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Moscow Accuses Yerevan of Violating Non-Action Pledges
Russian Foreign Ministry officials claim Yerevan has breached private assurances, citing the recent visit of Ukraine’s President to Armenia as a provocation.
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Pashinyan Addresses Governance Challenges After Cabinet Session
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan held a press engagement following a cabinet meeting, discussing infrastructure management and ongoing political pressures.
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Opposition Labels Ruling Party a War Party Amid Policy Clash
MP Kristine Vardanian accused the ruling Civil Contract party of fueling war risks, signaling a sharp escalation in Armenia’s domestic political rhetoric.
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Armenia and ICC Deepen Ties Amid Regional Justice Shifts
Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan met with ICC President Tomoko Akane in Yerevan to discuss deepening institutional cooperation following Armenia’s accession.
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Aluminum Transit Marks New Phase in Regional Trade Logistics
For the first time, aluminum has been transported from Russia to Armenia via Azerbaijan, signaling a shift in regional logistics and economic dependencies.
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Widespread Power Outages Hit Armenia Across Eight Districts
Electric Networks of Armenia has announced extensive maintenance-related power cuts across Yerevan and all ten regions for May 7, 2026.
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Armenian Figure Joins Key Russian Presidential Commission
Artyom Vardanyan has been appointed to a Russian presidential commission focused on ethnic policy, amid ongoing scrutiny of Armenian-Russian relations.