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Macron rebukes Russia, Azerbaijan over Armenia issue

French President Emmanuel Macron rebukes Moscow for supporting Azerbaijan and Baku for interference in French overseas territories.  In his Christmas address yesterday, the Catholicos of All Armenians...

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First American romantic comedy filmed in Armenia

In this Civilnet podcast, British-Armenian stand-up comedian and actor Kev Orkian provides an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the making of Armenia’s first-ever American romantic comedy film....

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SPECIAL REPORT: Ilham Aliyev threatens Armenia

Today’s special report from Daily Armenia looks at the hostile statements made yesterday by Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev who labeled Armenia ‘a fascist state’, demanded it return all newly...

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Inside Armenia’s escalating drug crisis

By Gevorg Tosunyan On a crisp morning in Yerevan, inside the sterile walls of a rehabilitation center, Armen (name changed) sits with his shoulders slightly hunched, his weathered hands fidgeting as...

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Armenian government forwards EU Membership initiative to parliament following...

By Gevorg Tosunyan The Armenian government approved and forwarded to the National Assembly a draft law regarding “The Process of the Republic of Armenia’s Accession to the European Union” on January...

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Pashinyan’s Leadership: A Catalyst for Armenia’s Decline

Op-ed by Vartan Oskanian, Armenia’s former foreign minister (1998-2008) As 2025 unfolds, Armenia finds itself at a critical crossroads, grappling with profound foreign policy challenges and...

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US-Armenia strategic deal marks progress, not security guarantees

By Zhanna Avagyan Armenia’s Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan said that Armenia and the United States will sign a strategic partnership agreement in the coming days. While numerous claims have emerged...

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Pashinyan proposes dissolution of OSCE Minsk Group following Azerbaijan’s war...

By Zhanna Avagyan Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has proposed dissolving the OSCE Minsk Group as part of a comprehensive peace initiative. This move comes shortly after Azerbaijan’s President...

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Armenia rejects Aliyev’s ‘Western Azerbaijan’ rhetoric

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan outlined Armenia’s position on territorial definitions, refugee rights, and a 12-point roadmap for regional peace, while firmly rejecting Azerbaijani President...

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CivilNet, other partners address Mark Zuckerberg as Meta closes fact-checking...

By Alexander Pracht CivilNet, along with other international fact-checking organizations, has addressed Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg in an open letter, urging the company to reverse its decision to wind...

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EU seeks to maintain border monitoring presence in Armenia for two more years

By Alexander Pracht The European Union’s official for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas has proposed extending the mandate for its observer mission in Armenia through February 2027, according to Radio Free...

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Los Angeles Armenian community centers and school destroyed in fires

The European Union’s official for Foreign Affairs has proposed extending the mandate for its observer mission in Armenia through February 2027. Los Angeles Armenian community severely impacted by...

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Armenia’s EU Law: A Political Symbol or a Practical Path?

By Siranush Adamyan On January 9, the Armenian government approved and sent to the National Assembly a draft law to initiate the country’s EU membership. The draft law comes after a 2024 petition...

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Armenia’s concessions legitimize Azerbaijan’s coercive actions, expert warns

By Karen Harutyunyan Armenia’s continuous compliance with Azerbaijan’s preconditions under the threat of force is legitimizing Baku’s illegal actions, warns Benyamin Poghosyan, senior analyst at APRI...

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Yerevan mayor reimburses $19,000 for controversial business class flight

By Alexander Pracht Yerevan Mayor Tigran Avinyan has reimbursed approximately $19,000 to the municipal budget, his spokesperson Hayk Kostanyan reported today. The reimbursement comes after controversy...

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No plans to leave EAEU despite Armenia’s EU aspirations: Economy Minister

By Arshaluys Mghdesyan Armenia’s Economy Minister Gevorg Papoyan announced today that the government has no plans to withdraw from the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), even as the country pursues...

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Armenia boosts tech sector with $80 million annual tax break package

A senior Russian official warned Armenia that joining the European Union would be “incompatible” with staying in the Eurasian Economic Union. Armenia’s economy remains highly dependent on Russia, and...

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Armenia not leaving Eurasian Economic Union, ministers say

Armenia’s Economy Minister Gevorg Papoyan declared today that Armenia has no current plans to exit the Russian-led Eurasian Economic Union, while emphasizing that the country’s potential EU membership...

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Pashinyan’s one-man rule threatens Armenia’s democratic development

By Aram Tadevosyan Armenia entered a phase of democratic transition in 2018, marking some initial achievements – particularly two nationwide elections that were notably free and competitive. However,...

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Armenia to draft a new constitution before 2026 parliamentary election

Armenia’s Justice Minister Srbuhi Galyan announced that her ministry aims to have a new constitution text ready before the parliamentary elections scheduled for 2026, while also outlining significant...

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