Keywords: Nikol Pashinyan


Azerbaijan says peace with Armenia is within reach but constitutional changes remain key

Azerbaijan has signaled that its relationship with Armenia has entered what officials describe as a period of "real peace," while stressing that a comprehensive peace treaty will depend on constitutional reforms in Armenia that Baku considers essential to resolving long-standing disputes. The......

Armenia seeks to repair strained ties with Russia after recent trade dispute

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has expressed hope that Armenia and Russia can overcome recent tensions and restore stronger bilateral relations following a period marked by trade disputes and diplomatic strain. Speaking on the sidelines of the Innoprom 2026 international industrial exhibition......

Armenia’s top court upholds election result, rejecting opposition challenge

Armenia’s constitutional court has rejected an appeal from a pro-Russian opposition alliance seeking to annul the results of the country’s June parliamentary election, confirming the re-election of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and his ruling Civil Contract party. The decision, reported......

Armenia tightens overseas voting rules following election interference concerns

Armenia has approved new electoral legislation that significantly tightens voting eligibility for citizens residing abroad, marking a major shift in the country's electoral framework amid growing concerns over foreign influence. The legislation, adopted by parliament on Friday, introduces stricter......

EU boosts support for Armenia with €18 million package amid rising Russian economic pressure

The European Union has announced a new €18 million support package for Armenia, alongside measures aimed at easing access for Armenian exports to European markets, as tensions rise over growing economic pressure from Russia. The announcement was made during a high-level visit to the Armenian capital,......

Armenian opposition calls for vote recount after parliamentary elections

Armenia’s main opposition force has formally requested a recount of votes cast in the parliamentary elections held on June 7, following a decisive victory by the ruling party of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. The request was submitted to the Central Electoral Commission by representatives of......

Armenia's ruling party wins parliamentary elections with nearly half of the vote

Armenia's ruling Civil Contract party, led by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, has emerged as the leading force in the country's parliamentary elections, according to preliminary results released by the Central Election Commission. The commission announced that Civil Contract secured 49.81% of......

Armenia's Election puts Pashinyan's peace strategy to the test

Armenia is preparing for a crucial parliamentary election that could shape the country's political direction and its position in a rapidly changing regional landscape. The vote is widely seen as a referendum on Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's efforts to secure peace with neighboring Azerbaijan......

Russia seeks to maintain influence as Armenia looks westward

Armenia has emerged as one of the latest arenas in the growing geopolitical competition between Russia and the West. As the country prepares for a crucial parliamentary election, tensions between Moscow and Yerevan continue to rise over Armenia’s efforts to deepen relations with the European Union......