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Armenia Election Results Spark Hopes for Reopening Turkey Border
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Armenia Election Results Spark Hopes for Reopening Turkey Border

Nikol Pashinyan's decisive re-election as Armenia's prime minister has renewed hopes for the potential reopening of the border with Turkey, which has been closed for three decades, as Pashinyan campaigned on improving ties with both Turkey and Azerbaijan.

Armenians Vote in Election Testing PM Pashinyan's Pivot to Europe
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Armenians Vote in Election Testing PM Pashinyan's Pivot to Europe

Armenians went to the polls in an election seen as a crucial test of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's efforts to strengthen ties with Europe, amidst significant pressure and scrutiny from Russia. The election outcome is expected to determine the country's future geopolitical alignment.

Armenia's Pre-Election Campaign Begins
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Armenia's Pre-Election Campaign Begins

Armenia's pre-election campaign officially commenced on May 8, with the ruling Civil Contract party starting its activities in the Syunik region. Former President Robert Kocharyan, leading the Armenia Alliance, also made claims regarding Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.

United Airlines Jet Hits Truck, Pole Near Newark Airport
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United Airlines Jet Hits Truck, Pole Near Newark Airport

A United Airlines plane, carrying 231 passengers and crew, struck a truck and a lamppost on a highway while approaching Newark Liberty International Airport. The incident occurred before the aircraft landed, narrowly avoiding a major disaster.


										 Monday, 2 March 2026
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Monday, 2 March 2026

Regional * The UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office has updated its travel advice for countries bordering Iran – Azerbaijan, Armenia, Turkmenistan, and Turkey – ‘amid ongoing tensions in the region’. Armenia * Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced his intention to increase pensions in line with inflation each year starting from 2027 or 2028. This follows decision adopted days earlier to increase pensions by up to ֏10,000 ($27) by April, ahead of the parliamentary elections scheduled for J


										 Friday, 27 February 2026
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Friday, 27 February 2026

Regional * Georgian Economy Minister Mariam Kvrivishvili said at the 7th Azerbaijan–Georgia–Turkey Business Forum that total Azerbaijan investment to Georgia since 2003 has exceeded $3.1 billion. Armenia * Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and his wife Anna Hakobyan are separating, Hakobyan announced on Friday. Pashinyan released a statement later saying he ‘respected’ her decision. * Pashinyan travelled to Poland, where he met with his Polish counterpart Donald Tusk, Polish President Karol

Armenian Prime Minister Pashinyan Wins Election Amid Russian Accusations Against EU
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Armenian Prime Minister Pashinyan Wins Election Amid Russian Accusations Against EU

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan secured a decisive victory in the recent elections, which were largely seen as a referendum on the country's future direction. Following the results, Russia accused the European Union of unprecedented interference in the Armenian electoral process.

Armenia's Election to Test Pashinyan's Peace Drive
Politicscyprus-mail11d ago

Armenia's Election to Test Pashinyan's Peace Drive

Armenia is preparing for elections that will serve as a test for Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's peace initiatives following the country's recent war defeat. Infrastructure improvements, such as newly paved roads, are highlighted as signs of change under his leadership.

Trump Refiles $10 Billion Defamation Lawsuit Against Wall Street Journal
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Trump Refiles $10 Billion Defamation Lawsuit Against Wall Street Journal

Donald Trump has refiled a $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal over a report concerning his alleged ties to Jeffrey Epstein. This action follows previous legal disputes and seeks significant damages for the publication's reporting.

Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan Visits Tbilisi
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Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan Visits Tbilisi

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and his cabinet members are visiting Tbilisi on a working visit from March 3 to 4. Georgian Dream Foreign Minister Maka Botchorishvili received him at Tbilisi International Airport. The Armenian delegation also includes Chief of Staff to the Prime Minister, Arayik Harutyunyan, Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan, Education Minister Zhanna Andreasyan, …

Armenia's Ruling Party Wins Election, Kremlin Expresses Concern
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Armenia's Ruling Party Wins Election, Kremlin Expresses Concern

Armenia's pro-EU ruling party, led by Nikol Pashinyan, secured a landslide victory in the recent election, which has been interpreted as a vote for peace over nationalism after Nagorno-Karabakh. The Kremlin expressed concern over the outcome, criticizing perceived Western interference, while other leaders congratulated Pashinyan.

Pashinyan Wins Again Amidst Russian Threats
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Pashinyan Wins Again Amidst Russian Threats

Nikol Pashinyan has secured another victory in Armenia, but his win comes amidst threats from Moscow. The political landscape remains tense with ongoing geopolitical pressures.

Armenian Prime Minister Pashinyan Declares Victory in Parliamentary Elections
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Armenian Prime Minister Pashinyan Declares Victory in Parliamentary Elections

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's ruling party has secured a significant victory in the country's parliamentary elections, with Pashinyan declaring an "historic win." The results indicate strong support for his pro-Western stance despite perceived Russian pressure.

Putin Tells Armenian PM EU Accession is 'Impossible', Demands Pro-Russian Parties
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Putin Tells Armenian PM EU Accession is 'Impossible', Demands Pro-Russian Parties

Russian President Vladimir Putin has informed Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan that joining the European Union is 'simply impossible' for Armenia, citing its existing membership in a customs union with Moscow, and has also demanded that 'pro-Russian' political parties be allowed to run in elections.


										 Friday, 20 March 2026
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Friday, 20 March 2026

Regional * Yesterday, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a telephone conversation with his Georgian counterpart Irakli Kobakhidze, offering his condolences for the death of Patriarch Ilia II.


										 Tuesday, 10 March 2026
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Tuesday, 10 March 2026

Armenia * Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has left for France, where he will participate in the Nuclear Energy Summit in Paris on Tuesday, and on Wednesday, will deliver a speech at the European Parliament. * On Monday, Pashinyan congratulated Iran’s newly elected Supreme Leader Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei. * Armenia conveyed another Security Council meeting since the beginning of the Iran war on 28 February, and discussed ‘the situation in the region’. Azerbaijan * Approximately 30 tonnes of


										 Tuesday, 3 March 2026
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Tuesday, 3 March 2026

Regional * Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan will visit Georgia on Tuesday, where he will meet with his Georgian counterpart Irakli Kobakhidze and other officials. Armenia * The interim manager of Armenian Electric Networks, Romanos Petrosyan, said negotiations over the shares of the company belonging to detained Russian–Armenian billionaire Samvel Karapetyan have failed and the process has moved to the next stage. Under the constitution, ‘the government must recognise 100% of the sh