By Eduard Arakelyan On January 15, the Minister of Defense of Armenia held a press conference summarizing the year and answered several questions from journalists. Overall, the speech was restrained and balanced in assessing the Armed Forces’ activities. The Minister expressed cautious optimism about the ongoing reform process, army modernization, and the Armed Forces’ future […]
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By Tigran Grigoryan When I was invited to testify at the U.S. Helsinki Commission’s congressional hearing on Armenia last September, I drew the attention of the Russian propaganda machine. Posts about the hearing began appearing immediately after the event was announced. One of the largest Russian propaganda Telegram channels, Rybar, shared a post about the hearing. After the hearing, […]
Campaign posters ahead of the Mayoral elections in Yerevan, Armenia By Tigran Grigoryan and Tatev Baghdasaryan On December 18, Factor TV hosted a live debate between Yerevan Mayor Tigran Avinyan and his predecessor, Hayk Marutyan. During the debate, Marutyan criticized Avinyan’s conduct in office, particularly highlighting investigative findings from the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP). These findings, […]
By Tatev Baghdasaryan and Tigran Grigoryan In the ongoing controversy surrounding Hovik Aghazaryan, a former member of Armenia’s ruling Civil Contract party, allegations of blackmail and political pressure have emerged. During a recent interview, Aghazaryan claimed that “influential figures” threatened to reveal intimate details of his private life unless he resigns from his parliamentary position. Among […]
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At the end of November, the Greek news outlet Enikos.gr reported that Russian-made air defense systems currently in Greece’s arsenal could be transferred or sold to Armenia. Over the past two years, there had been discussions about their potential transfer to Ukraine. “The leadership of the Greek Armed Forces is determined to continue the ‘derussification’ […]
By Tatev Baghdasaryan A week ago, it was reported that last month, Yerevan Mayor Tigran Avinyan took off on a week-long official visit to Los Angeles, USA, accompanied by a delegation of nine people. To organize the trip, the Yerevan Municipality signed a direct, non-competitive procurement contract worth around USD 31,800 with Luxury Voyage LLC. The expenses included eight […]
By Tatev Baghdasaryan Alexander Sirunyan, the ruling party’s nominee for a non-judge position on the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC), has recently become one of the most controversial figures in Armenian public life. His nomination has sparked widespread criticism and raised serious concerns about the potential impact on the independence and integrity of the judiciary. The […]
