Armenia Asked to Freeze Magnitsky-Linked Funds
After money tied to a notorious Russian tax fraud slipped into Armenia’s financial system unnoticed by regulators, the victim is stepping in to demand an immediate asset freeze. Banner: Hudson
Pre-Election Environment Marked by Uneven Electoral Conditions and Growing Pressure on Dissent and Opposition, IODA Final Report Finds
(Yerevan, June 5, 2026): The International Observatory for Democracy in Armenia (IODA) today released its final report assessing the political and civic environment ahead of the 7 June 2026 parliamentary
Thirty Years of Hope, One Day of Reckoning
By Katia M. Peltekian I was raised to be proud of Armenia – its history, its resilience, its remarkable capacity to survive against impossible odds. I watched it emerge from the ashes of the
AUA Celebrates Legacy of Late President Dr. Haroutune K. Armenian
YEREVAN — The American University of Armenia celebrated on June 3 the life and legacy of late AUA President Dr. Haroutune K. Armenian. A leader, renowned public health expert, poet, and beloved educator,
Michael Rubin to Congress: Turkish President Erdoğan a Threat to U.S. Interests
By Winfield Myers Middle east forum By: Michael Rubin On June 3, MEF director of policy analysis Michael Rubin testified (video; transcript) before the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission hearing
8th Century BC Urartan Inscription Located in Today’s Azerbaijani Territory
A Urartian cuneiform inscription carved into a rock face in Azerbaijan’s Nakhchivan region has been located by researchers, resolving a long‑standing question around one of the rarest Iron Age texts
Landmark Richard G. Hovannisian Library to be Established in Yerevan
Global Fundraising Campaign Has Been Launched YEREVAN — A global fundraising campaign has been launched to support the creation of the Richard G. Hovannisian Library in the heart of Yerevan. Dedicated
I would be happy to see one day that the head of Armenia is a courageous, patriotic woman – Samvel Karapetyan
Aysor.am Leader of the Strong Armenia party Samvel Karapetyan said he would be glad to see a courageous and patriotic woman one day heading the Republic of Armenia. “What prevents women from actively
Armenia National Basketball Team to Face Ireland on June 27 in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES — The Armenia National Basketball Team will return to Los Angeles on Saturday, June 27 to take on Ireland in an international exhibition game at California State University, Los Angeles.
Another Armenian Archbishop Moved To House Arrest
Azatutyun.am An outspoken Armenian archbishop who led in 2024 massive anti-government protests in Yerevan was moved to house arrest on Thursday almost one year after being jailed on coup charges rejected
