Armenia

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. © IWPR/Arshaluis Mghdesyan

Russia Looms Large Over Armenian Elections

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

18 Jun 21

Yerevan's marketplace known as Bangladesh.

Armenia Extends Turkish Import Ban

Officials argue that that political and security issues trump any economic consequences.

10 Jun 21

Men from the village of Verin Shen in Syunik, not far from where Azerbaijani soldiers are alleged to have crossed the border. © Arshaluis Mghdesyan

Border Tensions Signal Fresh Danger for Armenia and Azerbaijan

Moscow has offered to act as intermediary in delimitation efforts.

1 Jun 21

Armenia Pursues “Astronomical” Fines for Defamation

Warnings that new legislation will have a chilling effect on independent media.

1 May 21

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