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Court Extends Detention of Prosperous Armenia Party Leader Tsarukyan
Court extends Gagik Tsarukyan’s detention by two months
A Yerevan court has extended the pretrial detention of Gagik Tsarukyan, leader of the Prosperous Armenia Party and prominent businessman, for an additional two months. The September 4 decision follows a prosecution request at the Yerevan Court of General Jurisdiction. Tsarukyan w
Israeli Diplomat's Armenian Heritage Used in Political PR Strategy
Israel’s PR instrumentalizes a diplomat’s Armenian and Arab Christian lineage
The Armenian Weekly examines how Israel has instrumentalized an Arab Christian diplomat with Armenian ancestry in its public relations efforts. George Deek, born in 1984, serves as Israel's Special Envoy to the Christian World and previously as ambassador to Azerbaijan. His pater
Florian Escudié Appointed France's Ambassador to Armenia
Florian Escudié: France's New Ambassador to Armenia
Florian Escudié has been appointed as France's new ambassador to Armenia, according to reporting from Hetq. He succeeds Olivier Decottignies, who served in the diplomatic post since July 2023. The appointment reflects ongoing diplomatic representation between France and Armenia,
Armenia Reports 14.6% Growth in Tax Revenues
Armenia’s Tax Revenues Rise 14.6% in First Eight Months of 2026
Armenia collected AMD 258 billion in additional tax revenues during the first eight months of 2026, representing a 14.6 percent increase compared to the same period last year, according to government figures reported by Massis Post. The significant growth in tax collection reflec
Putin and Pashinyan discuss Armenia's geopolitical future in Bishkek
Pashinyan, Putin and the blame game over Artsakh in Bishkek
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Russian President Vladimir Putin met on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Bishkek, where they addressed Armenia's strategic direction. Putin warned that Armenia cannot indefinitely maintain membership in b
Armenia Detains Former Finance Minister; Artsakh Prisoners Isolated
The Region in Brief
Armenia's Anti-Corruption Court has ordered former Finance Minister Gagik Khachatryan held in pretrial detention for two months on charges of large-scale bribery and money laundering. Video footage of his arrest on September 1 showed the 71-year-old being removed from his home on
Pashinyan Tours COP 17 Biodiversity Summit Venue in Yerevan
Pashinyan Visits Yerevan COP 17 Site; Work Said to Progress Despite Botched Prep
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan visited the Meridian Expo Center in Yerevan today to inspect preparations for the COP 17 biological diversity conference scheduled for October. The site visit comes as organizers work to complete logistics for the international summit, whic
Armenia Secures €80 Million Loan from OPEC Fund
Armenia to Receive €80 Million Loan from OPEC Fund
Armenia has secured an €80 million loan from the OPEC Fund for International Development, according to reporting from Massis Post. The loan represents financial support from the multilateral development institution owned by member states of the Organization of the Petroleum Expor
Armenia and Turkmenistan Seek to Expand Trade Relations
Pashinyan, Turkmenistan President Stress Expanding Bilateral Agenda
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Turkmenistan's president have emphasized the importance of strengthening bilateral economic and trade ties between the two nations. During discussions, both leaders stressed the need to take concrete steps toward expanding their economic agenda.
EU Backs Armenia-Turkey Business Forum in Yerevan
EU Ambassador highlights trade diversification at Armenia-Türkiye Business Forum
The EU Ambassador to Armenia opened a two-day Armenia-Türkiye Business Conference in Yerevan, bringing together roughly 200 entrepreneurs from both countries to explore economic cooperation opportunities. The forum spans multiple sectors including IT, tourism, construction, food
Documentary on Artsakh War Premieres to Focus Group in Massachusetts
Bared Maronian previews “Genocide 2.0,” a documentary on the Artsakh War and ethnic cleansing
Filmmaker Bared Maronian hosted a screening of his documentary "Genocide 2.0" on June 10 in Newton, Massachusetts, drawing approximately 100 Armenian and non-Armenian attendees. The film examines the 2020 Artsakh War, the subsequent Azerbaijani blockade, and the 2023 ethnic clean
Czech Republic Pledges Economic Support for Armenia
Czech President Pledges Support for Armenia’s Efforts to Reduce Economic Dependence on Russia
Czech President Petr Pavel has pledged support for Armenia's efforts to reduce economic dependence on Russia, according to statements made in Prague. The commitment reflects broader international engagement with Armenia as it navigates regional geopolitics and seeks to diversify