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Four Armenian parties challenge June election results in court
Four more political forces challenge Armenia’s Parliamentary election results in Constitutional Court
Four political parties in Armenia have filed applications with the Constitutional Court challenging the results of the June 7 parliamentary elections, joining an earlier challenge by the Strong Armenia Alliance. The Prosperous Armenia Party, Wings of Unity Party, Democracy Law an
11 Works Celebrating Armenian Fathers and Grandfathers
11 works celebrating Armenian fathers and grandfathers
The Armenian Weekly has compiled a curated list of artistic works honoring Armenian fathers and grandfathers across multiple mediums. The collection includes the podcast "Country of Dust," which explores themes of displacement and homeland connection through personal family narra
Pashinyan Defends Election Results, Discusses Azerbaijan Dialogue
Pashinyan Says Civil Contract’s Election Results Are “Impeccably Legal,” Highlights Direct Dialogue With Azerbaijan
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has defended the election results of the Civil Contract party, stating they are "impeccably legal." Pashinyan's comments come as Armenia continues direct dialogue with Azerbaijan on ongoing regional issues. The statement underscores the rul
Former Armenian MP Arrested in Criminal Investigation
Former MP Rubik Hakobyan Arrested in Criminal Investigation
Former Armenian Member of Parliament Rubik Hakobyan has been arrested as part of a criminal investigation, according to reporting by Hetq, an Armenian investigative news outlet. The case centers on allegations that Hakobyan made statements inciting hatred and discrimination, acco
Hamazkayin Benefit Gala Brings Armenian Masters to Washington
Hamazkayin benefit gala concert to feature internationally acclaimed Armenian artists
Hamazkayin U.S.A.'s Eastern Regional Committee will host a benefit gala concert on June 26 at American University in Washington, D.C., featuring the 2nd Annual Hamazkayin Eastern Region Armenian Music Festival. The event begins at 8 p.m. following a 7 p.m. reception at the Abrams
Armenian Ambassador Discusses U.S. Strategic Partnership at Think Tanks
Armenian Ambassador discusses strategic partnership with U.S. think tanks
Armenian Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan participated in a roundtable discussion with representatives from the Brookings Institution and other Washington-based think tanks to discuss the Armenia-U.S. bilateral agenda. During the conversation, Ambassador Mkrtchyan outlined recent high-
Armenian PM to attend Eurasian Council meeting in Kyrgyzstan
Armenian PM to attend Eurasian Intergovernmental Council meeting in Kyrgyzstan
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced he will attend the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council meeting scheduled for August 15 in Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan. The announcement addresses recent import restrictions on Armenian products imposed by Russia's Federal Service for V
Eastern Region Homenetmen scouts prepare for Pan-Jamboree in Armenia
Homenetmen Eastern Region scouts complete final Jamboree seminar in Detroit
Seventy-six Homenetmen Scouts from the Eastern Region gathered in Detroit from May 29-31 for the third and final preparatory seminar ahead of the 13th Pan-Homenetmen Jamboree. Participants from Boston, Providence, New Jersey, Detroit, Chicago, and Washington, D.C., completed trai
Armenia Signs Contract for Six Airbus H145 Helicopters
Airbus and Armenia sign for six H145 helicopters
Armenia has signed a contract with Airbus Helicopters for the acquisition of six H145 multi-purpose helicopters, marking the country's first agreement with the European manufacturer. The deal was finalized during French President Emmanuel Macron's official state visit to Yerevan
Armenian Foundation Develops Educational Toys for Child Development
More than toys: Inside Zarman’s educational toy lab in Armenia
The Child Development Foundation in Armenia operates Zarman, a social enterprise that designs and manufactures wooden educational toys for therapeutic and developmental purposes. Founded in 2009, the foundation employs a multidisciplinary team to create games targeting emotional
Armenia's PM escalates pressure on opposition after elections
Parliamentary elections widen Armenia’s political crisis
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has intensified confrontation with opposition figures following Armenia's June 7 parliamentary elections, in which his Civil Contract party retained power but failed to secure a constitutional majority. In a parliamentary address, Pashinyan singled
Armenian Grandmaster Sargsyan defeats Magnus Carlsen in Hong Kong
Armenian GM Shant Sargsyan defeats Magnus Carlsen at World Rapid Team Championship
Armenian Grandmaster Shant Sargsyan defeated world No. 1 Magnus Carlsen during the seventh round of the 2026 FIDE World Rapid Team Championship in Hong Kong. The tournament, which began June 16, features more than 40 teams and over 300 players competing in rapid chess format. The