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MONEYVAL Report Assesses Armenia's Anti-Money Laundering Efforts
Armenia’s Shortcomings and Progress in Combating Money Laundering: MONEYVAL’s Latest Report
An evaluation team from MONEYVAL, an international financial monitoring organization, visited Armenia in October 2025 to assess the country's effectiveness in combating money laundering, terrorist financing, and weapons proliferation financing. The assessment examined measures Ar
Council of Europe Praises Armenia's Anti-Money Laundering Efforts
Council of Europe praises Armenia’s anti-money laundering progress, highlights remaining gaps
The Council of Europe's anti-money laundering body, MONEYVAL, released a report commending Armenia's progress in combating financial crime while identifying areas for improvement. The assessment praised Armenia's national strategies addressing money laundering and terrorist finan
Prosperous Armenia Leader Tsarukyan Arrested in Fraud Investigation
Tsarukyan’s arrest sparks political uproar
Gagik Tsarukyan, leader of Armenia's Prosperous Armenia Party, was arrested on July 6 following coordinated raids on more than 70 locations linked to him, his family, and his Multi Group business empire. Armenia's Investigative Committee alleges that a criminal organization under
Russian Import Restrictions Present Growing Economic Risk to Armenia
Russian Restrictions Pose Limited but Growing Risk to Armenia, Central Bank Board Member Says
A member of Armenia's Central Bank Board has warned that Russian restrictions on Armenian agricultural imports pose a limited but expanding economic risk to the country. The comments come as Russia has begun limiting the entry of certain Armenian farm products, potentially affect
Armenia Considers Mandatory Mediation for Labor Disputes
Labor Dispute Mediation May Become Mandatory in Armenia
Armenia's Ministry of Justice has introduced a legislative proposal requiring mandatory mediation in labor disputes. The package has been submitted for public discussion as part of efforts to reform the country's labor dispute resolution process. Mandatory mediation systems aim t
Iran's Ambassador Raises TRIPP Project Concerns With Armenia
Iran’s Ambassador: Managing Risks Related to TRIPP should be on Armenia-Iran agenda
Iran's Ambassador to Armenia, Khalil Shirgolami, has called for managing risks related to the TRIPP project to be included in bilateral discussions between Yerevan and Tehran. The ambassador expressed concern about potential U.S. military presence near Iran's borders, referencing
US and Iran Exchange Military Strikes, Ceasefire Collapses
Iran fires at American military sites in Bahrain and Kuwait after US hits dozens of Iranian targets
The United States and Iran have escalated tensions after both countries conducted military strikes this week, effectively ending a ceasefire agreement signed last month. The US Central Command reported firing at more than 80 Iranian targets, including over 60 Islamic Revolutionar
Archbishop Galstanyan Files Defamation Suit Against Prime Minister Pashinyan
Archbishop Galstanyan Sues Pashinyan for Defamation
Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan, head of the Armenian Apostolic Church's Tavush Diocese, has filed a defamation lawsuit against Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, according to reporting from Hetq. Galstanyan was taken into custody by Armenia's National Security Service in June 2025. Th
Vardanyan's Wife Seeks Support for Detainee Humanitarian Visit
Ruben Vardanyan’s wife seeks international support for humanitarian visit to Armenian detainees in Azerbaijan
Veronika Zonabend, wife of Armenian businessman Ruben Vardanyan, announced plans to organize an international women's humanitarian delegation to visit Armenian detainees held in Azerbaijan. The initiative aims to deliver letters, photographs, and personal items from families, and
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Armenian Businessman Tsarukyan Detained in Money Laundering Probe
Gagik Tsarukyan Gets Two-Month Detention
Armenia's Investigative Committee has detained businessman Gagik Tsarukyan for two months as part of a money laundering investigation, according to reporting from Hetq, an Armenian investigative news outlet. Tsarukyan, a prominent figure in Armenian business and politics, was det
EU to Build Three Border Crossing Points in Armenia
EU plans three border crossing points in Armenia, demining to be first step
The European Union plans to construct three border crossing points in Armenia, with demining operations serving as a prerequisite for the infrastructure projects, according to EU Ambassador Vassilis Maragos. Maragos announced the plans during a ceremony in Yerevan where the EU pr
Israel's Genocide Recognition Triggers Diplomatic Tension With Azerbaijan
Israel’s Recognition of Armenian Genocide Sparks Crisis with Azerbaijan
Israel's recognition of the Armenian Genocide has created diplomatic strain between Israel and Azerbaijan, according to reporting from Israeli news outlet Ynet citing unnamed officials. While both countries have avoided public statements on the matter, sources indicate underlying