Yerevan district administration head resigns amid assault charges
By Alexander Pracht The head of Yerevan’s Nor Nork district administration stepped down on Monday, three weeks after a violent altercation in the local administration headquarters led to criminal...
View ArticleKocharyan: Armenia Must Restore Strategic Partnership with Russia
By Elen Muradyan Armenia’s second President Robert Kocharyan has called for the restoration of strategic ties with Russia, warning that the country cannot ensure its own security without deeper...
View ArticleKocharyan talks security, ties with Russia
Former President Robert Kocharyan urged Armenia to restore strategic ties with Russia, warning that Western security guarantees are unreliable. Nor Nork district head Davit Ter-Margaryan resigned...
View ArticleYet another opposition bid to oust Pashinyan fails amid internal divisions
By Alexander Pracht Armenia’s parliamentary opposition has failed to unite behind a motion of no confidence in Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan due to internal disagreement, despite holding just enough...
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Unmasking the “Secret Biolabs” Disinformation Plot in Armenia
Hayk Hovhannisyan, #CivilNetCheck Since February 2025, claims have been widely circulated in the media and social networks asserting that Western pharmaceutical companies are operating “secret...
View ArticleThe legacy of Operation Nemesis
Author Birgit Kofler joins CivilNet to explore the history and legacy of Operation Nemesis – the covert mission to assassinate the orchestrators of the Armenian Genocide. Drawing from her book “I Have...
View ArticleYerevan’s parks burdened by millions in unpaid leases
Armenia’s opposition failed to launch a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister NIkol Pashinyan. CivilNet found that businesses leasing Yerevan park land owe nearly $2.6 million, exposing systemic...
View ArticleSwiss deputies form committee to back Nagorno-Karabakh initiative
By Elen Muradyan A cross-party committee of 19 Swiss parliamentarians will launch an initiative on May 26 to support the return of displaced Armenians to Nagorno-Karabakh, marking Switzerland’s latest...
View ArticleArmenian media organizations criticize broadcasting regulator head
By Elen Muradyan Armenian media organizations have issued a joint statement criticizing the head of the country’s Television and Radio Commission (TRC) following his controversial remarks about media...
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In the Shadow of Corrosive Capital: Yerevan Park Leaseholders Owe Nearly $2.6...
By Gevorg Tosunyan, Hayk Ghazaryan, Siranush Adamyan Leaseholders of public parks in Yerevan have accumulated close to $2.6 million in unpaid debts. Experts warn this reflects not only administrative...
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How AI education could propel Armenia forward
By Nanor Froundjian With the rapid growth in tech and AI industries continuously shifting global dynamics, experts and entrepreneurs discuss Armenia’s developing footing in the sector while broaching...
View ArticleMoscow reasserts role in South Caucasus amid strained ties with Yerevan
By Alexander Pracht Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov voiced Moscow’s support for Armenia’s sovereignty and its efforts to normalize relations with Azerbaijan during an official visit to Yerevan...
View ArticleThe Armenian Genocide: From Recognition to Restitution
Dr. Taner Akçam, a renowned Turkish historian and the inaugural director of the Armenian Genocide Research Program of the Promise Armenian Institute at UCLA, joins CivilNet to discuss the need to...
View ArticleRussian foreign minister arrives in Armenia, says countries remain allies
A cross-party committee of 19 Swiss parliamentarians will launch an initiative next week to support the return of displaced Armenians to Nagorno-Karabakh. This move is opposed by the country’s foreign...
View ArticleArmenia and the Abraham Accords: Strategic Opportunity or Diplomatic Trap?
By Hrair Balian and Raffy Ardhaldjian The article was originally published on Asbarez.com The Abraham Accords, launched in 2020 under the Trump administration (first term), marked a major shift in...
View ArticleAlleged Armenian crime syndicate members arrested in California, Florida
Thirteen alleged members and associates of Armenian organized crime syndicates were arrested in California and Florida on Tuesday amid a power struggle between groups operating out of Los Angeles...
View ArticleArmenian government approves pay-to-avoid-service bill, triggering public...
By Lia Avagyan Armenia’s government approved a controversial reform proposal on Wednesday that would allow young men to pay to significantly shorten their mandatory military service, sparking fresh...
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Support of ruling party declines as more Armenians feel unrepresented, survey...
By Alexander Pracht Most Armenians do not feel represented by any political force, according to the latest Caucasus Barometer survey published on Wednesday. Additionally, public trust in state...
View ArticleFrance, Russia delayed in opening Syunik consulates
By Alexander Pracht In September 2023, French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna announced that the country would open a consulate in Syunik province, Armenia’s southernmost province. Speaking before...
View ArticleFrom the Abraham Accords to India: Armenia’s Headlines Explained
In this episode of the CivilNet podcast, political analyst Eric Hacopian covers some of the major developments in Armenia this week. He addresses speculation around Yerevan’s potential inclusion in...
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