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EU-backed Armenia election winner brands opposition ‘illegal’

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Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has labelled his rivals criminal oligarchs and threatened to strip them of political standing. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, whose pro-EU...

Opposition to challenge Armenian election results

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The parliamentary vote was marred by pressure on rivals by Nikol Pashinyan’s government and alleged violations at the polls. The Armenian opposition will contest the...

Election observers pressured during controversial Armenia vote – official

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CIS monitors were allegedly told to destroy a polling-station report, according to a Russian official. Observers from the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) mission observed...

Ancient faith vs modern power: Inside Armenia’s church-state confrontation (Video)

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RT’s Roman Kosarev reports from Armenia, where supporters of the Apostolic Church say that the government is targeting a cornerstone of the nation’s identity. A...

Six opposition candidates arrested ahead of Armenia election

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Armenian authorities have arrested six candidates from the opposition Strong Armenia bloc just one day before voters head to the polls in the country’s...

Armenian government cracks down on world’s oldest Christian church

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Armenia’s government is facing mounting criticism after being accused of instigating a crackdown on the world’s oldest Christian Church, the Armenian Apostolic Holy Church...

Armenian mayor’s arrest sparks mass protests (Video)

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Armenia’s second-largest city Gyumri erupted in protests after Mayor Vardan Ghukasyan and several local officials were detained on corruption charges, intensifying accusations that Prime...

Armenian opposition politician shot dead

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The municipal chief was gunned down at his home along with a friend. An Armenian opposition figure has been shot dead at his home alongside...

Armenia and Azerbaijan sign Trump-brokered peace declaration

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The two countries have agreed to work on creating a key US-supervised transport corridor. US President Donald Trump hosted the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan...

Trump to secure key transit route in Armenia-Azerbaijan deal – Reuters

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The clause will reportedly be part of a peace agreement which the South Caucasus states are set to ink on Friday. US President Donald Trump...

Armenia ready to place part of territory under US control – Spanish media

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The plan reportedly involves a private contractor protecting a strategic route with Azerbaijan. Armenia has quietly agreed to hand over a strategic part of its...

Why the next revolution in this country might start in a cathedral

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Armenia’s ancient church finds itself at the center of a political storm as the government cracks down on dissent within its ranks. On the morning...

Helicopter carrying Armenian PM makes emergency landing

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Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s aircraft had to make an unexpected stop due to inclement weather. A helicopter carrying Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has...

Armenian president approves ICC ratification

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Moscow considers Yerevan’s decision to ratify the Rome Statute “extremely hostile”. Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturyan has signed into law the ratification of the Rome Statute,...

Watch: Violence erupts in Armenian capital anti-government protest

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Large rallies have continued in the Armenian capital, with protesters demanding that PM Nikol Pashinyan’s government step down. Mass protests continued in the Armenian capital...

Armenia asks US to intervene in Nagorno-Karabakh conflict

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Washington must stop Azerbaijan’s “aggression” against the breakaway region, Yerevan’s top diplomat has said. Armenia’s ambassador-at-large, Edmon Marukyan, has called on the US to intervene...

Kim Kardashian makes Armenia appeal to Biden

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The reality TV star wants the US president to pressure Azerbaijan into lifting a blockade on the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh. Celebrity and influencer Kim...

Armenia and Azerbaijan reveal result of peace talks

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The two ex-Soviet republics have announced an end to their territorial dispute. Yerevan and Baku are ready to end the 30-year dispute over Nagorno Karabakh,...

No plans for new war with Armenia – Azerbaijan

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President Ilham Aliyev responded to reports of a possible attack on Yerevan’s forces. Azerbaijan has no plans of engaging in another military conflict with neighboring...

Pelosi arrives in Armenia amid deadly conflict

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The Democrat said that her visit conveys American support for Yerevan. Nancy Pelosi, speaker of the US House of Representatives, landed in Armenia on Saturday...

Pelosi to visit another hotspot – Politico

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After her controversial Taiwan trip, the top House Democrat is reportedly headed to Armenia. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and fellow California Democrat Jackie Speier will...

Jewel of the Caucasus: Why Armenia and Azerbaijan continue to fight over Nagorno-Karabakh

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A ceasefire was declared in the disputed territory 21 months ago, but is there any chance of a genuine peace? Wars, ethnic cleansing, mutual accusations...

Armenia to appeal to Russia-led military bloc

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Yerevan accuses Baku of military “aggression against our sovereign territory”. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan convened an emergency security council meeting early on Tuesday to...

Thousands take to streets in Armenian capital

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The country’s government refuted reports that it had requested help to deal with the protesters. Anti-government protests in Armenia’s capital city of Yerevan continued...

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