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Armenian Prosecutor Seeks Approval to Charge Tevanyan
Prosecutor Seeks CEC Approval to Launch Criminal Proceedings Against Andranik Tevanyan
A prosecutor in Armenia has submitted a motion to the Central Electoral Commission (CEC) requesting approval to launch criminal proceedings against Andranik Tevanyan. The motion marks a significant legal development in Armenia's ongoing political landscape. Tevanyan, a prominent
Pope Leo Issues First Encyclical Urging AI Development Slowdown
Pope Leo urges world to ‘slow down’ on AI in fervent first manifesto
Pope Leo released his first major encyclical Monday, calling on world governments to slow the development of artificial intelligence systems. The 43,000-word document, titled "Magnifica Humanitas" (Magnificent Humanity), warns that rapid AI advancement spreads misinformation, cre
Armenian Party Stages Barrel Rolling Protest in Yerevan
“I Am Against Everyone” Party Stages Barrel Rolling in Yerevan
Armenia's "I'm Against Everyone" party held a barrel-rolling demonstration in central Yerevan on Wednesday, drawing attention ahead of the country's June parliamentary election. The stunt, which involved rolling barrels through the city center, served as a public campaign action
Armenia's June elections marked by escalating political tensions
Escalating rhetoric ahead of Armenia’s June parliamentary elections
Armenia's political environment has grown increasingly volatile ahead of the June 7 parliamentary elections, characterized by rising rhetoric and institutional pressure against opposition figures. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, who came to power in 2018 on democratic reform prom