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Armenia 35th anniversary of independence celebrations

2 clusters · 22 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Armenia celebrates 35th anniversary of independence

Armenia is celebrating the 35th anniversary of its independence, marking the restoration of statehood following the 1991 referendum. The government has allocated approximately 1.3 billion drams (3 million euros) to organ

Armenian government and Church leadership conflict

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Armenia begins trial of church leader Garegin II and six bishops

The Armenian government and the Armenian Apostolic Church have entered a period of intense conflict following state policies aimed at the removal of the Church’s leadership. The tension originated from a government progr

Armenian security, constitutional reform, and election shift

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Armenia implements official salary hikes and legal reforms

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has reaffirmed that territories including Sevan Lake and Jermuk remain part of Armenia, while clarifying that the government has not raised the issue of withdrawing the 102nd Russi

Armenian institutional and political reforms

4 clusters · 21 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Armenia reports diverse political, local, and social developments

Armenia continues its period of institutional and political restructuring. The government is moving forward with a five-year program for the Armenian Apostolic Church, including a scheduled preliminary hearing in August

Armenian legislative and human rights developments

2 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Armenian lawmakers discuss domestic violence legislation and organizational reforms

Armenia is undergoing various legislative and human rights developments. Following parliamentary elections, debates emerged regarding state funding for political groups like the ‘Wings of Unity’ movement and the ‘Armenia

Armenian Church leadership trial and government conflict

6 clusters · 36 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Armenia: Government moves to remove church head and targets opposition

The prosecution of Catholicos Karekin II and six senior bishops, launched in late July 2026, moved to trial on 5 August at the Armavir Regional Court in Vagharshapat. The clerics are charged with defying a civil-court or

Armenia post‑election political and geopolitical shifts

161 clusters · 412 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Nikol Pashinyan announces Armenia’s ‘Fourth Republic’ and 2026–2031 program

Following the June 7, 2026, elections, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan faced intense diplomatic and economic pressure. In late July, Pashinyan contested Russian export bans on various Armenian products, which he argued br

Misconduct allegations in Armenian law enforcement

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated about 1 month ago

Latest: Armenia's Investigative Committee accused of covering up investigator misconduct

Allegations of misconduct and abuse of power have emerged within Armenia’s law enforcement agencies. Reports suggest that members of the Investigative Committee may be attempting to misuse their authority to cover up mis