Armenia

May 02, 2026 20:04

• Activists in Yerevan demanded the release of Russian political prisoners.

  A picket for the freedom of Russian political prisoners was held near the Russian embassy in Yerevan.

May 01, 2026 12:27

• Armenian politicians began their campaign for votes before the start of their campaign.

  Election banners and portraits of political leaders have already appeared on the streets of Armenia, despite campaigning being officially permitted since May 8. Of the 19 parties and blocs, no more than four have a chance of entering parliament, and the battle will likely be between the parties led by Pashinyan and Karapetyan, analysts believe.

May 01, 2026 11:25

• The Azerbaijani Parliament has suspended relations with the European Parliament.

  Parliamentarians decided to suspend all ties between the Milli Majlis and the European Parliament after the latter adopted a resolution affirming the right of return of Armenians to Karabakh and demanding the release of Armenian prisoners of war. The Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry delivered a note of protest to the EU Ambassador.

May 01, 2026 03:33

• Three Strong Armenia representatives arrested in voter bribery case

  The court has remanded three Strong Armenia representatives arrested on charges of vote-buying. Party leader Samvel Karapetyan has once again been denied release from house arrest.

April 30, 2026 21:02

• The Central Election Commission of Armenia demanded that eight parties correct inaccuracies in their documents.

  Eight parties have been given two days to correct inaccuracies in the packages of documents submitted for participation in the parliamentary elections in Armenia.

April 29, 2026 21:01

• Azerbaijan and Armenia discussed border delimitation rules

  Azerbaijan and Armenia have made progress on border delimitation. During the latest meeting of their commissions, the parties agreed on key technical documents and confirmed the continuation of dialogue.

April 28, 2026 04:52

• An Armenian court has arrested Artur Avanesyan.

  The court has ordered Artur Avanesyan, an associate of Strong Armenia party leader Samvel Karapetyan and a participant in the Karabakh conflict, to be held in pretrial detention for two months.

April 25, 2026 13:58

• Observers considered concerts featuring Pashinyan to be propaganda.

  Concerts featuring Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's band should be considered propaganda events, observers have stated. According to them, instances of public sector workers being coerced into attending the performance in Gyumri have been recorded.

April 24, 2026 12:02

• Five wagons of Russian grain were shipped via Azerbaijan to Armenia.

  350 tons of grain from Russia were shipped via Azerbaijan to Armenia. Since the start of shipments, 24,000 tons of grain have been transported to Armenia via Azerbaijani railways.

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