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Armenian Official Criticizes Russian Restrictions on Businesses
Rubinyan: Unjustified Restrictions on Armenian Businesses Violate Spirit of Armenia-Russia Relations and EAEU Rules
Armenian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Vahram Rubinyan has criticized what he describes as unjustified restrictions imposed on Armenian businesses, arguing they contradict the spirit of Armenia-Russia relations and violate Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) rules. Rubinyan stated tha
Armenia Appoints Military Attaché to Poland
Armenia to appoint Military Attaché to Poland
Armenia's government has approved the appointment of a military attaché to Poland, tasked with coordinating defense and military-political cooperation between the two nations. The attaché will strengthen bilateral relations, propose long-term partnership developments, and facilit
Son of Former Armenian President Detained on Corruption Charges
Son of Former Armenian President Robert Kocharyan Detained for Two Months
Armenia's Anti-Corruption Court has ordered the two-month detention of Sedrak Kocharyan, son of former president Robert Kocharyan. The court's decision comes as part of an ongoing anti-corruption investigation. The case marks continued legal scrutiny of figures connected to the f
Armenia Assesses Impact of New US Iran Sanctions
Armenia assessing impact of new US sanctions on Iran trade – Pashinyan
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said the government is analyzing how new U.S. sanctions against Iran could affect Armenia-Iran economic relations. Speaking August 27, Pashinyan stressed that the practical impact of sanctions cannot be determined from headline descriptions
Armenia Will Not Block Russian Entry, Says Parliament Speaker
Armenia Will Not Obstruct Entry of Russians and Will Help if Necessary, Says Alen Simonyan
Armenian Parliament Speaker Alen Simonyan stated that Armenia does not intend to prohibit or obstruct the entry of Russian citizens into the country, and will provide assistance if necessary. The statement addresses the movement of Russians across Armenia's borders amid ongoing g
European Commission: Armenia Closer to EU Than Ever
Armenia Is Closer to the EU Than Ever Before, European Commission Spokesperson Says
A European Commission spokesperson stated that Armenia has reached its closest point to European Union integration to date, according to reporting from Brussels. The statement reflects ongoing diplomatic engagement between Armenia and EU institutions as Armenia continues navigati
Armenia's Opposition Faces Arrests After Political Tensions
Pashinyan brands himself ‘judge’ of the opposition
Opposition lawmaker Levon Kocharyan accused Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan of overstepping democratic boundaries by publicly declaring who should face imprisonment and property seizure. The confrontation escalated when Pashinyan demanded explanations about the Kocharyan family's
Series of Noncombat Deaths Raises Concerns in Armenian Military
The Region in Brief
Armenia has experienced a troubling surge in noncombat deaths among service members over the past two weeks, reigniting concerns about military conditions and personnel safety. Between August 13 and 25, at least seven service members died in noncombat circumstances, including dea
Pashinyan Congratulates Moldova on Independence Day
Pashinyan congratulates Sandu on Moldova’s on Independence Day
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan sent congratulations to Moldovan President Maia Sandu and the Moldovan people on their country's Independence Day. In his message, Pashinyan stressed Armenia's commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with Moldova based on shared dem
Former Armenian President Kocharyan Detained in Corruption Investigation
Court Orders Two Month Detention for Former Armenian President Robert Kocharyan
A court has ordered the two-month detention of Robert Kocharyan, former president of Armenia, as part of a major corruption investigation. Kocharyan and his eldest son, Sedrak, were taken into custody on Tuesday. The detention order comes as authorities pursue allegations related
Noncombat Deaths Expose Crisis in Armenian Military
Noncombat deaths expose a deeper crisis in Armenia’s army
Noncombat deaths among Armenian service members have reached critical levels, with systemic failures in military infrastructure and psychological support contributing to preventable casualties. According to a Helsinki Citizens' Assembly report, 76 service members died in Armenia
Armenia and France Advance Defense Cooperation Ties
Armenia, France highlight progress in defense cooperation
Armenia's Defense Minister Suren Papikyan met with France's Ambassador to Armenia Olivier Decottignies on August 26 as the ambassador concluded his diplomatic assignment. Papikyan acknowledged Decottignies' contributions to strengthening bilateral defense relations during his ten