In EVN Report’s news roundup for the week of May 9: Armenia’s Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan attends Victory Day celebrations in Moscow; Armenian lawmakers warn of potential Russian interference in the 2026 parliamentary elections; UNHCR announces suspension of its operations in Azerbaijan and more.
In EVN Report’s news roundup for the week of May 2: The Kremlin has a new point man on Armenia to ensure the “implementation” of Russia’s state interests; another non-combat death in the military; Armenian forces take part in NATO drills in Georgia and more.
In EVN Report’s news roundup for the week of April 25: Armenians around the world commemorate the 110th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide; U.S. President Donald Trump refrains from using the word “genocide” but says he “looks forward to continuing our strategic partnership with Armenia” in his annual message; Azerbaijan continues to maintain tension on the border and more.
In EVN Report’s news roundup for the week of March April 18: Baku ramps up so-called “Zangezur Corridor” rhetoric; Armenian and Azerbaijani diplomats meet in Ankara and Tbilisi; Pashinyan continues to push peace agenda, and Vardan Ghukasyan reclaims Gyumri mayoralty.
Vardan Ghukasyan, a controversial former mayor under criminal investigation, has returned to power in Gyumri with the backing of opposition factions, despite finishing second in the vote. The ruling party boycotted the vote and warned of an impending political crisis. Hranoush Dermoyan looks at Ghukasyan’s murky past.
In EVN Report’s news roundup for the week of March April 11: Baku continues to accuse Armenia of ceasefire violations; Armenia and Iran hold joint military exercises; alarming rates of road accidents on the parliament’s agenda and more.
In EVN Report’s news roundup for the week of March April 4: Azerbaijan renews accusations against the Armenian military and puts forward fresh demands for a peace agreement; local elections in Armenia’s second-largest city spark controversy; Artsakh Armenians stage a major rally in Yerevan, voicing concerns over their uncertain future and more.
In EVN Report’s news roundup for the week of March 28: Armenia’s Parliament approves bill to pursue EU Membership; in a telephone call, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio tells PM Nikol Pashinyan that any escalation in the South Caucasus is unacceptable; the Starlink satellite internet service launches in Armenia and more.
In EVN Report’s news roundup for the week of March 21: Baku resumes and intensifies claims of ceasefire violations. Since March 16, Armenia’s Defense Ministry has denied 13 such accusations; the Margara Crossing on the Armenia-Turkey border is temporarily open to facilitate the transport of humanitarian aid from Armenia to Syria; Armenia appoints a military attaché to the UN.
In EVN Report’s news roundup for the week of March 14: Armenia and Azerbaijan conclude peace talks; the European Parliament calls for immediate, unconditional release of Armenian POWs and officials held in Baku; U.S. Christian leaders urge Trump to advocate for Armenian Christians detained by Azerbaijan and more.
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