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Armenian PM Outlines Priorities After Parliamentary Elections
Armenian PM outlines post-election priorities, calls for swift implementation of TRIPP project
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan chaired a government meeting to outline post-election priorities following the June 7 parliamentary elections. He praised state institutions for ensuring smooth election operations and law enforcement efforts to combat electoral violations,
ODIHR releases preliminary findings on Armenia's recent elections
Armenia’s voters were offered a genuine choice against a backdrop of direct foreign pressure and uneven campaign opportunities
The Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) has released its preliminary conclusions following observation of recent elections in Armenia. According to the report, voters were presented with genuine political choices despite external pressures and disparities
Artist Senia Baloyan explores loss and silence through paint
An underwater village and silenced pain in Senia Baloyan’s art
Senia Baloyan, a young Armenian artist from Shirakavan in Shirak Province, creates works rooted in personal and collective memory. Her artistic journey began at age 17 under her father's encouragement and continues today under mentor Samvel Galstyan at the Gyumri Branch of the St
Haigazian University Celebrates Class of 2026 Commencement
Class of 2026 Bids Farewell to Haigazian University
Haigazian University held a commencement ceremony for its Class of 2026, marking a significant milestone for the graduating students. University President Haidostian delivered remarks to the departing class, emphasizing the importance of personal achievement and character. The me
Criminal Tax Evasion Charges Filed Against Tsarukyan
Criminal charges filed against Prosperous Armenia leader Gagik Tsarukyan
Criminal charges have been filed against Gagik Tsarukyan, a prominent Armenian businessman and leader of the Prosperous Armenia Party, on allegations of tax evasion on an especially large scale, according to Armenia's Prosecutor General's Office. Tsarukyan was charged under Artic
Iranian President Congratulates Pashinyan on Election Victory
Masoud Pezeshkian sends congratulatory message to Prime Minister Pashinyan
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian sent a congratulatory message to Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and the Civil Contract Party following their victory in recent Armenian parliamentary elections. In his message, Pezeshkian expressed confidence that bilateral relations b
Armenia's Electoral Commission Reports No Result-Affecting Violations
Central Electoral Commission Chief: No Violations Affecting Election Results
Armenia's Central Electoral Commission (CEC) Chairman Vahagn Hovakimyan stated that no violations discovered during recent elections were significant enough to affect the overall results, according to reporting from Massis Post. The statement comes as part of ongoing scrutiny of
Life as an Unfinished Painting: Embracing Growth and Change
Keeping the painting on the easel
An essay in The Armenian Weekly explores life through the metaphor of a painting that remains perpetually on the easel rather than a finished work hung on a wall. The author argues that viewing life as an ongoing creative process—fluid, dynamic and ever-changing—allows individual
ICC Suspends Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan Amid Misconduct Investigation
ICC suspends top prosecutor after investigating misconduct allegations
The International Criminal Court has suspended chief prosecutor Karim Khan effective immediately while investigating allegations of sexual misconduct, according to reporting from Public Radio of Armenia. The ICC's management oversight body referred the matter to the court's 125 m
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Armenian Opposition Leader Criticizes Recent Election Results
Samvel Karapetyan Calls the Elections a “Disgrace”
Narek Karapetyan, leader of the Strong Armenia political alliance, has criticized recent elections in Armenia, calling them a "disgrace." The statement reflects ongoing political tensions in the country following electoral proceedings. Strong Armenia is a political coalition that
World Leaders Congratulate Pashinyan on Election Victory
World Leaders, EU Congratulate Pashinyan on Election Victory
International leaders and European Union officials have congratulated Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan following his electoral victory. French President Emmanuel Macron characterized the result as a "resounding victory" in a social media post, extending warm congratulation
Two Strong Armenia Candidates Arrested in Vote-Buying Probe
Two “Strong Armenia” candidates arrested in vote-buying and money laundering investigation
Two parliamentary candidates from Armenia's Strong Armenia alliance have been arrested as part of a criminal investigation into alleged vote-buying and money laundering, Armenia's Investigative Committee announced. Six candidates from the alliance face charges related to material