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EU Officials Pledge Support for Armenia Amid Russian Pressure
EU Officials Pledge Support for Armenia Amid Growing Russian Pressure
European Union officials have pledged continued support for Armenia as the country faces mounting pressure from Russia. EU Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos is scheduled to visit Armenia to demonstrate the bloc's commitment to the country's stability and development. The vis
Trump administration signals imminent Iran peace deal
Trump may release US-Iran deal before Friday, Vance says
Vice President JD Vance said the Trump administration may release a preliminary deal to end the U.S.-Iran conflict before Friday, according to reporting by the BBC and Public Radio of Armenia. Vance described the memorandum of understanding as roughly one-and-a-half pages long an
Noise Pollution Emerges as Public Health Concern in Yerevan
Uncomfortable Yerevan: Why the City Is So Noisy
Residents of Yerevan face persistent noise pollution that has become a significant public health issue, according to reporting from Hetq. The constant noise levels in Armenia's capital have made silence increasingly rare for residents, who have largely grown accustomed to the ele
Prosperous Armenia Party Fails Election Threshold
“Prosperous Armenia” Party Fails to Pass Threshold as CEC Finalizes Election Results
Armenia's Central Electoral Commission finalized results on June 14, confirming that the "Prosperous Armenia" party did not meet the electoral threshold required for parliamentary representation. The party, which has been a fixture in Armenian politics, fell short of the percenta
Armenia Central Bank Holds Key Rates Steady at June Meeting
Armenia’s Central Bank keeps refinancing rate unchanged at 6.50%
Armenia's Central Bank maintained its key interest rates at a June 16, 2026 meeting, keeping the refinancing rate at 6.50%, the Lombard Repo Facility Rate at 8.00%, and the Deposit Facility Rate at 5.00%. The decision to hold rates unchanged reflects the central bank's current mo
Armenian Foreign Minister Attends EU Ministers' Meeting
Mirzoyan Attends EU Foreign Ministers’ Meeting at Invitation of EU High Representative
Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan attended a meeting of EU Foreign Ministers in Brussels at the invitation of the EU High Representative. The gathering brought together foreign policy officials from across the European Union to discuss regional and international matters.
Italian PM Meloni Congratulates Pashinyan on Election Victory
Italian PM Giorgia Meloni congratulates Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on election victory
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has congratulated Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan following his parliamentary election victory and reappointment as head of government. In her message, Meloni expressed confidence in Pashinyan's leadership and acknowledged the Armenia
UNICEF: Over 668,000 Armenian Children Exposed to Air Pollution
UNICEF Report: More Than 668,000 Children in Armenia Exposed to Air Pollution
A new UNICEF report has identified more than 668,000 children in Armenia as exposed to air pollution, according to findings released by the international organization. The report provides an expanded global assessment of climate risks facing children worldwide, documenting exposu
Russian strikes kill nine, damage historic Kyiv cathedral
Russian strikes kill nine and set historic cathedral in Kyiv ablaze
Russian missile and drone strikes on Ukraine have killed at least nine people, including four in Kyiv and five rescue workers in Kharkiv, according to Ukrainian officials. The 11th-century Dormition Cathedral in Kyiv sustained significant damage in the attacks, which Ukrainian Pr
Prosperous Armenia Party Narrowly Misses Parliamentary Vote Threshold
Prosperous Armenia Party Fails to Make Vote Threshold for Parliament
The Prosperous Armenia Party failed to clear the 4% electoral threshold required for parliamentary representation, according to Armenia's Central Electoral Commission. The party received 3.989% of the total vote in the recent election, falling just shy of qualification by a margi
EU Commissioner Announces July Visit, Economic Support for Armenia
EU’s Marta Kos announces July 5 visit to Armenia, vows economic Assistance
European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos announced plans to visit Armenia on July 5 to advance cooperation between Yerevan and the European Union. Following talks with Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan, Kos stated the EU intends to provide financial assistance and
Opposition Parties Challenge Legitimacy of Armenian June Election
Armenia: Opposition Challenges Legitimacy of June 7 Election
Six opposition political parties that competed in Armenia's June 7 parliamentary election issued a joint statement on June 14 challenging the legitimacy of the vote. The parties, which ran against Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's Civil Contract party, claimed the election was not