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The Independentworld7 days ago
Unfinished 77-Metre Jesus Statue Draws Tourists in Armenian Village
A three-piece aluminium statue intended for Mount Hatis remains in pieces behind a fence in Zovuni. Russian tourists have begun stopping to photograph the components while local debate continues over the project.
thesouthafrican.comfinance12 days ago
Armenia's Ruling Party Wins June 7 Election With 50 Percent of Vote
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's Civil Contract Party received just under 50 percent of the vote in Armenia's June 7 parliamentary election. Two pro-Russian parties placed second and third. The Central Election Commission reported turnout at 59 percent.
tass.comworld12 days ago
Armenia's governing party wins parliamentary majority with 49.8 percent of vote
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's Civil Contract party secured enough seats to retain control of parliament. The outcome follows the 2023 loss of Nagorno-Karabakh and reflects voter support for his peace agenda.
thesouthafrican.compolitics12 days ago
Ruling Party Wins Armenia Election by Large Margin
Armenia's ruling party secured a large majority in the parliamentary election. Russian officials described the outcome as the result of Western interference.
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Washington Examinerpolitics13 days ago
Armenian Prime Minister's Party Wins Parliamentary Election With 49.82 Percent
Nikol Pashinyan's Civil Contract party secured 49.82 percent of the vote in Sunday's parliamentary election. The result leaves the party short of a supermajority needed to amend the constitution.
France 24politics13 days ago
Armenia’s Pashinyan Wins Parliamentary Majority; Pro-Russian Opposition Takes 23%
Civil Contract secured more than half the ballots after 94 percent were counted. Strong Armenia placed second with 23 percent.
NBC Newspolitics13 days ago
Armenia Election Delivers Fragmented Mandate: Pashinyan Party Takes 49.81% Plurality, Pro-Russia Parties Gain Seats
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s Civil Contract party led Sunday’s parliamentary election with 49.81% of the vote. Preliminary results give the party enough seats to form a government without coalition partners.
winnipegfreepress.compolitics13 days ago
Armenian Parliamentary Election Gives Pashinyan’s Party 54 Percent of Vote
The ruling party secured a slim majority in the 101-seat parliament after Sunday’s vote. Preliminary results showed the opposition Strong Armenia alliance finishing second.
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france24.compolitics13 days ago
Pashinyan Re-elected as Armenian Prime Minister but Falls Short of Constitutional Majority Amid Opposition Crackdown
Nikol Pashinyan secured re-election on Sunday in the Caucasus nation of 3 million people after leading Armenia through a military defeat to Azerbaijan three years earlier.
pbs.orgpolitics13 days ago
EU official congratulates Armenia's ruling party on election win
The European Union issued a statement of congratulations after Armenia's ruling party received more than half the votes. The outcome follows a contest framed by differing foreign policy directions.
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Kosovo Election Results Show Incumbent Party Leading but Short of Majority
Kosovo's ruling party secured the most votes in a snap election but fell short of a majority. Armenia held a separate vote amid reported Russian pressure on trade and energy ties.
Euronewspolitics14 days ago
Armenia Parliamentary Election Vote Count Begins Amid Conflicting Exit Polls
Polls closed Sunday evening in Armenia’s parliamentary elections. The official count is underway amid competing exit-poll claims.
Al Jazeerapolitics14 days ago
Armenia Holds Parliamentary Election as Government Seeks Stronger Mandate
Voting began Sunday in Armenia's parliamentary election. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and his Civil Contract party are seeking a mandate to continue shifting ties toward Europe and away from Russia.
azernews.azpolitics14 days ago
Armenian Leader Discusses European Union Ties Ahead of Sunday Election
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has spoken about joining the European Union and referenced an endorsement from President Donald Trump. The statements come days before a national election on Sunday.
al-monitor.compolitics14 days ago
Armenians Vote in Parliamentary Election Focused on Peace Deal and Russia Ties
Voters in Armenia go to the polls on Sunday to elect a new parliament. The contest centers on the government's peace efforts with Azerbaijan and relations with Russia.
Le Mondepolitics13 days ago
Armenia Holds Parliamentary Elections
Voters decide whether to continue a shift toward the European Union and the United States or maintain closer ties with Russia. Incumbent Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s party is expected to retain its majority.
al-monitor.comworld15 days ago
Armenia Arrests Six Strong Armenia Candidates on Election Eve Amid Bribery Allegations
Six candidates from the opposition Strong Armenia party were detained on June 6, 2026, one day before parliamentary elections. The arrests come amid heightened scrutiny of the pro-Russian party and its leader.
azernews.azpolitics15 days ago
Armenia holds parliamentary elections Sunday under Russian trade restrictions
Voters in Armenia go to the polls on Sunday after Moscow imposed import bans on Armenian brandy and other goods. The measures follow years of cooling ties between Yerevan and the Kremlin.
rferl.orgpolitics17 days ago
Armenians Vote to Endorse Peace Deal With Azerbaijan
Prime Minister Pashinyan campaigns on a final peace accord with Azerbaijan as more than 100,000 ethnic Armenians remain displaced after the 2023 fall of Nagorno-Karabakh.
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azernews.azpolitics17 days ago
Armenians to vote in parliamentary election on June 7
Voters will decide the makeup of parliament in an election that tests the current government's approach to relations with Azerbaijan and Western countries. The vote follows a shift away from longstanding ties with Russia.
Le Mondepolitics4 days ago
U.S. and Armenia Sign Corridor and Partnership Deals During Rubio Visit
Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan on May 26 during a refueling stop in Yerevan. The two sides signed documents on a planned corridor linking Azerbaijan to its Nakhchivan exclave and on broader strategic cooperation.
Abc Newsworld39 days ago
Turkey Lifts Restriction on Direct Trade With Armenia
Turkey removed a restriction on direct trade with Armenia on Wednesday. The change allows shipments to list their final destination or point of origin as Turkey or Armenia when routed through a third country. Both countries described the move as a step toward normalized relations…
Forbesfinance42 days ago
CSTO Security Council Committee to Meet in Moscow on May 26
The Russian Security Council Office announced the Collective Security Treaty Organization’s Committee of Secretaries of Security Councils will convene in Moscow on May 26. Representatives from Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Russia will attend alongside CSTO Secre…
ecns.cnfinance43 days ago
Lion Finance Enters FTSE 100 as Georgia and Armenia-Focused Lender
The Georgia-based bank, formerly known as Bank of Georgia, joined the FTSE 100 in March 2026 after its shares rose more than 80 per cent in the past year. Archil Gachechiladze, 46, gave his first profile interview at the Rosewood hotel in central London, detailing the company's g…
aircargoweek.comscience44 days ago
Brown Bears Rescued From Captivity in Armenia Recover at Wildlife Refuge
Bears previously kept in cages as status symbols by wealthy owners in Armenia have been rescued and moved to a wildlife refuge in the country's highlands. The animals, which faced neglect including lack of proper food and care, are undergoing physical and psychological rehabilita…
nbcnews.compolitics47 days ago
Macron Sings, Pashinyan Plays Drums at Armenian State Dinner
French President Emmanuel Macron performed a song at a state dinner in Armenia, accompanied by Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on drums. The event occurred during Macron's state visit to Yerevan on May 4, 2026. It preceded the first bilateral summit between the European U…
nypost.compolitics48 days ago
French President Macron Sings 'La Bohème' at Yerevan State Dinner with Armenian Prime Minister on Drums
French President Macron performed the song 'La Bohème' at a state dinner in Yerevan, Armenia. Armenian Prime Minister Pashinyan accompanied him on drums. The event was reported as an example of informal diplomacy.
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rediff.compolitics48 days ago
Macron Visits Yerevan for European Political Community Summit, Comments on Armenia's European Ties
French President Emmanuel Macron visited Yerevan on May 4, 2026, and stated that Armenia has chosen to break free from Russian ties and turn toward Europe. He addressed the Armenian French community and highlighted France's support during conflicts with Azerbaijan. Dozens of Euro…
en.antaranews.compolitics48 days ago
EU Deploys Experts to Armenia to Address Foreign Interference Before June Elections
The European Union is deploying a team of specialists to Armenia to combat Russian propaganda and cyber threats. This move coincides with the first EU-Armenia summit on Tuesday in Yerevan, where leaders will discuss energy, transport and economic support. The initiative follows A…
BBC Newspolitics49 days ago
European Political Summits Held in Armenia
European leaders gathered in Armenia for two summits amid the country's pivot toward closer EU ties. The events underscore rivalry in the Caucasus region over energy and trade routes. Conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East have heightened the area's strategic importance.
france24.compolitics48 days ago
Canada Attends European Political Community Summit
Canada has become the first non-European country to participate in a European Political Community summit, held in Yerevan, Armenia. The move aims to strengthen trade and diplomatic ties amid shifts in U.S. policy. Officials dismissed suggestions of pursuing full EU membership due…
thehindu.comfinance49 days ago
Canada Participates in EPC Summit in Armenia
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney will attend the European Political Community summit in Yerevan, Armenia, marking the first time a non-European country joins the gathering. The move aims to build new trade and diplomatic alliances amid shifts in U.S. relations under President…
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deccanchronicle.comworld49 days ago
Canadian Prime Minister Carney Visits Armenia Amid Calls for Stronger Ties
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney arrived in Armenia for a brief visit focused on meetings with European leaders at a summit. Experts suggest Canada should deepen relations with Armenia and the Caucasus region. The visit includes participation in the European Political Communit…
BBC Newsworld49 days ago
European Leaders Attend Two Summits in Armenia
Twin European summits are underway in Yerevan, Armenia, highlighting a sharpened rivalry for influence in the Caucasus region after the resolution of a decades-long conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr…