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Book Review: 'Defeat' Examines 2020 Karabakh War
Book Review: ‘Defeat: Documenting the Karabagh War of 2020’
A new book published by the Gomidas Institute provides a structured analysis of Armenia's military defeat in the 2020 Karabakh War through interviews with senior political and military leaders. "Defeat: Documenting the Karabagh War of 2020," originally published in Armenian and n
Armenia Records 42 Media Rights Violations in Q2 2026
CPFE Records 42 Violations of Journalists’ and Media Rights in Second Quarter of 2026
The Committee to Protect Freedom of Expression (CPFE) documented 42 violations of journalists' and media rights during the second quarter of 2026, according to a report released in Yerevan. The findings highlight ongoing concerns about press freedom in Armenia during what the mon
Hayastan Alliance Elects New Parliamentary Faction Leadership
Hayastan Alliance faction elects Anna Grigoryan as new leader
The Hayastan Alliance parliamentary faction has elected Anna Grigoryan as its new leader and Artur Khachatryan as faction secretary. The elections took place during a meeting chaired by alliance leader and former President Robert Kocharyan, where lawmakers discussed the group's p
Armenian President Completes Routine Medical Examination
President Khachaturyan undergoes routine medical examination
President Vahagn Khachaturyan of Armenia underwent a scheduled medical examination at Nairi Medical Center, according to a statement from the President's Office. The routine check-up included necessary medical services, following which the president resumed his regular work dutie
Pashinyan Congratulates New UK Prime Minister Burnham
Pashinyan Congratulates New UK Prime Minister
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has sent a congratulatory message to the United Kingdom's newly appointed Prime Minister Andy Burnham. In the message, Pashinyan wished Burnham success in his role and expressed gratitude toward the United Kingdom for its ongoing support of
German Chancellor Merz Meets Armenian PM on Bilateral Ties
PM Pashinyan and Chancellor Merz Discuss Bilateral Relations, Regional Issues
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz met with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan to discuss bilateral relations and regional issues, according to reporting from Massis Post. Merz called for "further steps" to advance diplomatic ties between the two nations. The meeting focused o
Rights Groups Dispute OSCE Chief's Remarks on Armenian Church
Rights Groups Condemn Remarks by OSCE Secretary General Regarding Removal of Armenian Church Head
Human rights organizations have condemned comments made by the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) Secretary General regarding the removal of an Armenian church leader. The controversy stems from a July 8 telephone call in which Russian pranksters, imperso
Armenia and U.S. Advance Economic Cooperation Discussions
Armenia, U.S. discuss economic cooperation and market economy status process
Armenian Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan met with U.S. Chargé d'Affaires David Allen and Edward Aikler, Head of the Economic and Commercial Section at the U.S. Embassy in Armenia, on July 23 to discuss bilateral economic cooperation and Armenia's path to Market Economy Status.
ARF Condemns Alleged Political Persecution in Armenia
ARF members, supporters and sympathizers will not be intimidated
The Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF) has issued a statement accusing Armenia's current government of using law enforcement to target political opponents. The party alleges authorities are unlawfully interrogating ARF members and supporters, as well as ordinary citizens, so
Armenia, U.S. Discuss Market Economy Status
Armenia Economy Minister, U.S. Officials Discuss Market Economy Status Issue
Armenian Economy Minister Gevorg Papoyan met with U.S. officials in Yerevan to discuss Armenia's path toward market economy status. The discussions included David Allen, U.S. Chargé d'Affaires in Armenia, and Edward Eichler, Head of the Economic and Trade Section of the U.S. Emba
Drone Attacks Hit Russian Wildberries Warehouses in South
Wildberries warehouses in Krasnodar and Nevinnomyssk hit by new drone attacks
Warehouses operated by Russia's largest online retailer Wildberries came under drone attack overnight in the southern Russian cities of Krasnodar and Nevinnomyssk, according to reports from Public Radio of Armenia. The strikes triggered fires at both logistics centers, injured at
Caucasian Leopard Spotted in Armenia's Khosrov Forest Reserve
Camera traps capture rare Caucasian Leopard in Armenia’s Khosrov Forest Reserve
Camera traps in Armenia's Khosrov Forest State Reserve have captured new footage of a Caucasian leopard, Environment Minister Hambartsum Matevosyan announced. The sighting demonstrates the success of Armenia's conservation efforts and the country's rich biodiversity. The Caucasia