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Strong Armenia Party challenges June election results in court
Strong Armenia Party challenges parliamentary election results in Constitutional Court
Armenia's Strong Armenia Party has filed a petition with the Constitutional Court to invalidate results from the June 7, 2026 parliamentary elections. Party representative Aram Vardevanyan submitted the application, arguing the election results should be declared invalid, though
US-Iran Talks Postponed After Vance Cancels Switzerland Trip
US-Iran talks postponed as Vance pulls out of Switzerland trip
A scheduled round of direct talks between the United States and Iran has been postponed after Vice President JD Vance cancelled a planned trip to Switzerland, according to BBC reporting. The White House announced Thursday that logistics for the meetings had not been "simple or pr
Israeli strikes in Lebanon kill 18, four Israeli soldiers die
Lebanon says Israeli strikes kill 18 as Israel says four soldiers killed by Hezbollah
At least 18 people were killed in southern Lebanon following overnight Israeli airstrikes, according to Lebanon's health ministry. The Israeli Defense Forces said it struck 80 targets linked to Hezbollah and killed "dozens" of the Iran-backed group's members. Four Israeli soldier
European Court Rules Azerbaijan Liable for Armenian Soldier's Death
ECHR Holds Azerbaijan Responsible for Killing and Torture of Armenian Soldier During April 2016 Hostilities
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has ruled that Azerbaijan is responsible for the killing and torture of an Armenian soldier during the April 2016 hostilities between the two countries. The court's decision, delivered in Strasbourg, addresses violations that occurred dur
Turkey Signals Readiness for Armenia Normalization Talks
Fidan Says Turkey Is Ready for Normalization With Armenia Under the Right Conditions
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated that Turkey is prepared to pursue normalization of relations with Armenia, provided certain conditions are met. The remarks, made in Ankara, reflect ongoing diplomatic efforts between the two neighboring countries to resolve longstandin
Armenia Opens Renovated Hakob Kojoyan Educational Complex
PM Pashinyan attends opening of reconstructed Hakob Kojoyan educational complex in Yerevan
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan attended the opening of the reconstructed Hakob Kojoyan Educational Complex in Yerevan on Wednesday. The project, part of the government's "300 Schools, 500 Kindergartens" initiative, involved reconstructing three buildings and constructing a new fa
Mirzoyan Calls on EU to Increase Support for Armenia
Mirzoyan Urges EU Countries to Accelerate Support for Armenia Amid Russian Restrictions
Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan has urged European Union countries to accelerate financial and political support for Armenia, citing restrictions imposed by Russia that are affecting the country's development and stability. Speaking in Brussels, Mirzoyan emphasized Arme
Yerevan to Relocate Vahagn Dragon Slayer Statue
Yerevan's "Vahagn the Dragon Slayer" Statue to be Moved to Russia Square
The Armenian government has approved the relocation of a statue depicting Vahagn Vishapakagh, the ancient Armenian pagan deity associated with fire, thunder, and war, from its current location to Russia Square in central Yerevan. The monument, which represents an important figure
EU Disburses β¬34 Million in Economic Support to Armenia
EU delivers β¬34 million in immediate support to Armenia as announced by President von der Leyen
The European Commission has delivered β¬34 million to Armenia to help counter the economic effects of Russian trade restrictions on the country's private sector. The disbursement follows a recent call between EU President Ursula von der Leyen and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pash
Armenian Professionals at U.N. Hold Forum in New York
Armenians at the U.N. reunite in New York City
Thirty Armenian professionals working across United Nations agencies gathered at Fordham University in May 2026 to discuss their involvement in the global organization. A follow-up forum in June brought together 25 participants to explore ways to increase Armenian engagement at t
Idram and Glovo Partner to Expand Digital Services in Armenia
Idram and Glovo Sign Memorandum of Cooperation in Barcelona
Two digital service companies have signed a memorandum of cooperation aimed at enhancing the user experience in Armenia. Idram, a payments and financial services platform, and Glovo, a delivery and logistics service, announced the collaboration in Barcelona. The partnership seeks