Armenia

Melik Khachatryan, 61, shares a room with Yeghoyan and is waiting for the chance to be vaccinated. © Armine Avetisyan

Armenia: Homeless Amid the Pandemic

It’s hard to protect yourself from the virus without proper facilities.

30 Nov 21

Armenian servicemen in frontline trenches separating the Armenian-controlled territory from the Azerbaijani forces in Nagorny Karabakh, pictured in May 2016. © Monica Ellena

The Open Wound of Armenia’s POWs

As Azerbaijan captures 13 Armenian servicemen amid the worst fighting since the 2020 war, the fate of other prisoners of war remains uncertain.

25 Nov 21

A military cemetery in Yerevan where Armenian soldier's are buried. © Armine Avetisyan

Armenia: Mothers Bereaved by War Offered IVF

Amid trauma of defeat, there has been little discussion of the ethical implications of state-sponsored programme.

15 Nov 21

Armenian Opposition Protests Electoral Changes

Claims that the new system is being implemented without proper public consultation and will weaken democracy.

19 Oct 21

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan [L] and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. © [L] Sean Gallup [R] Alexis Mitas / Getty Images

Is Armenia-Turkey Détente Ahead?

Leaders of both countries have repeatedly hinted that direct talks on a rapprochement could soon begin.

30 Sep 21

Many popular tourist destinations like the city of Yerevan were badly affected by the war and the pandemic.

Armenian Tourism Hit Hard by Pandemic - and War

Experts say that serious investment and rebranding efforts are key to recovery.

31 Aug 21

Village of Kut, which has been the site of recent clashes. © Courtesy of residents near Kut

Armenian-Azerbaijani Border Tensions Escalate

Experts warn that the respective countries’ approaches to ending the conflict are currently irreconcilable.

31 Aug 21

Vladimir Vardanyan, the lawmaker who co-authored the new law, makes a case for it during the July 30 session that ratified it. © The National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia Website

Armenia Criminalises Offence

Using foul language or “hurting the dignity” of public figures could lead to up to three months in jail.

17 Aug 21

Residents of Iran in queues in front of mobile clinics in Yerevan awaiting their turn on 21 July 2021. © Arshaluis Mghdesyan/IWPR

Iranians Flock to Armenia For Covid-19 Vaccines

Vaccination tourism booming as foreign citizens offered their jabs for free.

28 Jul 21

Rally led by Nikol Pashinyan at the Republic Square in Yerevan, Armenia. 17 June 2021.

Russia Looms Large Over Armenian Elections

Security consequences of Karabakh war may reverse the country’s pro-Western drift.

18 Jun 21

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