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Pashinyan: Political Parties Engaging in Vote Buying Should Face Bans
Political Forces Operating Under the Logic of Vote Buying Must Be Barred From Future Political Activity, Pashinyan Says
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has called for safeguards to prevent political forces engaged in vote-buying from participating in future elections. Pashinyan's statement addresses concerns about electoral integrity and corrupt practices within Armenia's political system.
Sotheby's Delegation Visits Armenia's National Gallery
Sotheby’s representatives visit Armenia’s National Gallery to explore cooperation
Representatives from Sotheby's, the international auction house, visited Armenia's National Gallery of Armenia this week as part of a June 14–17 visit coordinated by Armenia's Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports. The delegation included Alina Davey, Head of Sotheby
Armenian and Azerbaijani Officials Meet in Dilijan
Armen Grigoryan and Hikmet Hajiyev Meet in Dilijan
A working meeting took place on June 14 in Dilijan between Armen Grigoryan, Armenia's Security Council secretary, and Hikmet Hajiyev, Azerbaijan's assistant to the president. The talks represent ongoing diplomatic engagement between the two countries as they navigate post-conflic
Armenia and Netherlands Discuss Deepening Strategic Partnership
Armenia, Netherlands discuss deepening strategic partnership and regional connectivity
Armenia's Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan met with newly appointed Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen in Luxembourg on June 15 to discuss expanding bilateral relations. Berendsen congratulated Mirzoyan on Armenia's recent parliamentary elections, which the Armenian minister sa
Eight killed in B-52 bomber crash at California Air Force base
Eight dead after US Air Force B-52 bomber crashes in California
Eight people died Monday when a U.S. Air Force B-52 bomber crashed immediately after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base in southern California, according to reports from Public Radio of Armenia citing the BBC. The aircraft was on a routine test mission when it went down at 11:20
Former Armenian President Kocharyan Barred from Leaving Country
Robert Kocharyan Barred from Leaving Armenia at Zvartnots Airport
Robert Kocharyan, Armenia's second president, was prevented from departing the country at Zvartnots International Airport in Yerevan by law enforcement officials. The incident marks another development in the ongoing legal proceedings against the former leader. Kocharyan has face
Analysis of Pashinyan's Contradictory Statements on Artsakh Loss
The Pashinyan paradox
An opinion piece from The Armenian Weekly examines what it describes as logical inconsistencies in Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's public statements regarding Armenia's loss of Artsakh. The article uses a philosophical framework to analyze four premises of Pashinyan's positions:
OSCE Report: Armenian Election Marred by Opposition Prosecutions
Pashinyan government prosecuted opposition figures before vote
Armenia's June election saw Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's Civil Contract party retain its majority, with international observers noting positive conditions at 98% of polling stations. However, the OSCE's preliminary report highlighted significant concerns about the campaign pe
Armenian and German Foreign Ministers Discuss Partnership
Armenian, German Foreign Ministers Discuss Bilateral Partnership
Armenia's Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan met with his German counterpart to discuss bilateral relations and cooperation between the two nations. According to Mirzoyan's office, the ministers exchanged views on implementing the Armenia-European Union Strategic Agenda, reflecting
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