The Week in Review - EVN Report

In EVN Report's news roundup for the week of August 21: Government sets out five-year agenda under the "Real Armenia" doctrine; Armenia and India expand defense partnership; another serviceman dies in a non-combat incident; the iconic Zvartnots terminal building to be spared from demolition and more.

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In EVN Report's news roundup for the week of August 14: Armenia's new parliament gets to work with familiar political theatrics; one year after the Washington Summit, progress on peace but key issues remain; Moscow pressures Yerevan over EU membership while imposing new trade restrictions; Civil Contract confirms Armenia's new Constitution will omit any reference to the Declaration of Independence, and more.

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In EVN Report’s news roundup for the week of July 31: Pashinyan and Putin hold their first phone call since Armenia's parliamentary elections; Armenia and Iran move to expand their gas-for-electricity agreement; Armenia's railway network emerges as a new flashpoint in relations with Russia and more.

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In EVN Report’s news roundup for the week of July 24: Armenia’s newly elected parliament to convene first session on August 2; Narek Karapetyan charged with coercing participation in rallies and money laundering; another non-combat death in the armed forces prompts renewed calls for reforms to prevent violence and deaths among soldiers and more.

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In EVN Report’s news roundup for the week of July 17: Armenia’s government approves TRIPP framework agreement with the United States; a Russian-American investor is appointed to lead $200 million TRIPP+ enterprise fund; EU Partnership Mission in Armenia formally begins operations and more.

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In EVN Report’s news roundup for the week of July 10: Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan travels to Russia in first foreign visit since the June 7 elections; business tycoon and opposition leader Gagik Tsarukyan arrested in sweeping fraud investigation; Armenia and Iran move closer to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement and more.

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In EVN Report’s news roundup for the week of July 3: The European Union announces tariff-free regime for 80% of Armenian exports; Armenia and Iran launch construction on the Kajaran tunnel, a key component of the North-South Highway; Armenia’s Government approves a $650 million public investment package for three major infrastructure projects and more.

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In EVN Report’s news roundup for the week of June 26: the Constitutional Court hears challenges to the results of the June 7 parliamentary election; Russia intensifies economic pressure as Armenia pushes to diversify exports; government moves closer to nationalizing Electric Networks of Armenia and more.

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In EVN Report’s news roundup for the week of June 19: Final election results have been certified, Civil Contract retains 3/5 majority; several political forces take election dispute to the Constitutional Court; Russia's trade restrictions on Armenia and Europe's response; the ECHR rules against Azerbaijan in landmark 2016 War case and more.

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In EVN Report’s news roundup for the week of June 12: The ruling Civil Contract Party secures majority in parliamentary elections; opposition forces contest results, allege widespread violations; the leader of Prosperous Armenia Party, Gagik Tsarukyan charged with tax evasion, banned from leaving the country and more.

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In EVN Report’s news roundup for the week of June 5: Armenians head to the polls this Sunday in a crucial vote; the European Union responds to Russian trade pressure with €50 million in aid and a new support package for Armenian exports; former high-ranking officials arrested on numerous charges and more.

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In EVN Report’s news roundup for the week of May 29: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio makes a whirlwind visit to Yerevan; days later President Donald Trump publicly endorses PM Nikol Pashinyan in a social media post; Armenia holds its first military parade in a decade, drawing criticism from opposition parties who say the event served as a campaign tool; Russia ramps up pressure on Armenia, warning of possible economic consequences if Yerevan continues moving closer to the European Union.

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In EVN Report’s news roundup for the week of May 22: A new investigation reveals alleged Kremlin efforts to prevent Nikol Pashinyan from securing victory in upcoming parliamentary elections; allegations emerge that Narek Karapetyan, head of the Strong Armenia party list, holds Russian citizenship; a video surfaces showing masked gunmen threatening the Prime Minister; Andranik Tevanyan, second on Prosperous Armenia’s electoral list, is charged with high treason and espionage and more.

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In EVN Report’s news roundup for the week of May 15: Armenia and Turkey launch formal trade relations; Russian President Vladimir Putin demands clarity on Armenia’s European ambitions; Brussels releases its first progress report on Armenia’s visa liberalization process and more.

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In EVN Report’s news roundup for the week of May 8: Armenia’s parliamentary election campaign officially kicks off; several major international summits place Armenia on the map; Armenia and Poland to hold joint military exercises and more.

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In EVN Report’s news roundup for the week of May 1: Azerbaijan’s deputy prime minister visits Armenia for border delimitation talks; European Parliament adopts resolution backing Armenia’s upcoming elections, and calling for the right of return for Artsakh Armenian; Armenia’s new biometric passport design faces sharp criticism and more.

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In EVN Report’s news roundup for the week of April 24: Armenians around the world mark the 111th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide; Azerbaijan destroys the Armenian cathedral in Stepanakert; Armenia and France to sign strategic partnership during Macron’s state visit to the country and more.

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In EVN Report’s news roundup for the week of April 17: The European Union to deploy second mission to Armenia; several members of Samvel Karapetyan’s Strong Armenia Party detained on alleged election-related offenses; Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan says TRIPP is entering implementation phase and more.

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In EVN Report’s news roundup for the week of April 10: Armenia’s parliament speaker says Yerevan could withdraw from two major Russian-led blocs if Moscow raises gas prices or imposes economic pressure; Civil Contract parliamentarian warns of falling conscription numbers; Estonia opens embassy in Yerevan and more.

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In EVN Report’s news roundup for the week of April 3: Russian President Vladimir Putin wants pro-Russian forces to participate in Armenia’s upcoming elections; Russian Deputy PM warns Moscow may be forced to reconsider economic ties with Armenia; the anti-corruption committee uncovers alleged vote-buying scheme linked to Samvel Karapetyan’s party ahead of June 7 elections and more.

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In EVN Report’s news roundup for the week of March 27: Armenia and Greece move toward strategic partnership; Armenia sends humanitarian aid to Iran; former Civil Contract MP appointed to Constitutional Court and more.

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In EVN Report’s news roundup for the week of March 20: E.U. announces €140 million in additional funding to Armenia to accelerate reforms; the Minister of Economy says Armenia is already feeling the effects of the conflict in Iran; EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas says Russia has already begun targeting Armenia ahead of its elections.

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In EVN Report’s news roundup for the week of March 13: the director of the Armenian Genocide Museum resigns following the prime minister’s request; Armenia’s Investigative Committee says the secret services of an unnamed country are pressuring Armenian citizens there to support certain parties running in the elections in Armenia; Pashinyan says Armenia is ready to provide a road connecting Azerbaijan’s western regions and Nakhichevan along the Kornidzor–Goris–Yeghegnadzor–Yeraskh route.

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In EVN Report’s news roundup for the week of March 6: Following U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran, the stakes are high for Armenia and the wider South Caucasus; Armenian Government is facilitating the return of Armenian nationals trapped across the Gulf and other regions; Electric Networks of Armenia, owned by Tashir Group, is to be nationalized and more.

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In EVN Report’s news roundup for the week of February 27: The EU to deploy a rapid response team to Armenia to help counter Russian interference ahead of parliamentary elections; Armenia and Poland sign a new defense cooperation agreement; Armenia’s Defense Minister meets senior Iranian officials as U.S.–Iran tensions rise and more.

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In EVN Report’s news roundup for the week of February 20: Ruben Vardanyan sentenced to 20 years by military court in Baku; criminal charges filed against Catholicos Garegin II; Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan proposes transferring railway concession from Russian operator to third country and more.

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In EVN Report’s news roundup for the week of February 13: U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance makes a historic visit to Armenia, announcing major defense and nuclear deals, and sparking controversy over a deleted tweet; Armenia publicly showcases weapons purchased from India for the first time; Azerbaijani civil society representatives enter Armenia via the newly demarcated section of the shared border and more.

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In EVN Report’s news roundup for the week of February 6: leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan meet in Abu Dhabi, where they were honored for efforts aimed at advancing peace; a Baku court delivers final verdicts against former leaders of Artsakh; the draft text of Armenia’s new constitution will be ready in March but the preamble, one of the most contested elements, will be addressed at a later stage.

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In EVN Report’s news roundup for the week of January 30: U.S. President Donal Trump confirms upcoming visit of Vice President J.D. Vance to Armenia and Azerbaijan; PACE warns of deepening political polarization and rising Church-State tensions in Armenia; Armenia set to receive €20 million in support through the European Peace Facility and more.

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In EVN Report’s news roundup for the week of January 23: Ten Armenians who remained in Artsakh after its fall have been transferred to Armenia; the Foreign Intelligence Service says risk of war with Azerbaijan is low, even as rhetoric from Baku intensifies; Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan joins U.S. President Trump’s Board of Peace in Davos and more.

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In EVN Report’s news roundup for the week of January 16: Azerbaijan releases four Armenian captives held in Baku; Armenia and the United States agree on implementation framework for TRIPP; two Armenians confirmed dead amid ongoing protests in Iran and more.

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In EVN Report’s news roundup for the week of December 26: the Armenian government is prepared to fund the rehabilitation of several strategic railway segments, currently under Russian management, should the Russian side fail to fulfill its obligations; ICRC visits all Armenians currently held in Azerbaijan; the World Bank approves a $250 million grant for immediate housing assistance to Artsakh Armenians.

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In EVN Report’s news roundup for the week of December 19: the European Union approves 20 million euro military aid package under the European Peace Facility; the National Security Service releases document alleging Archbishop Ezras Nersisyan, the Catholicos’ brother collaborated with the Soviet KGB in the late 1980s; Azerbaijani gasoline reaches Armenia for the first time via the Azerbaijan-Georgia-Armenia rail route and more.

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In EVN Report’s news roundup for the week of December 12: Armenia and Germany sign joint declaration on a new Strategic Agenda for bilateral partnership; Yerevan and Baku begin talks on potential export of Azerbaijani fuel to Armenia; Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan proposes a joint roadmap with Azerbaijan to close two issues: the return of Armenians to Nagorno-Karabakh and Baku’s so-called “Western Azerbaijan” narrative and more.

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In EVN Report’s news roundup for the week of December 5: Armenia and the EU adopt a new Strategic Agenda; Church–state tensions continue to escalate as ten bishops call for the Catholicos’ resignation; Government releases key OSCE Minsk Group documents from past Nagorno-Karabakh negotiations and more.

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In EVN Report’s news roundup for the week of November 28: A major rift erupts inside the Armenian Apostolic Church; wildfires across several regions of the country have been contained; Armenian civil society representatives visit Baku for a second round of dialogue with Azerbaijani counterparts and more.

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In EVN Report’s news roundup for the week of November 21: U.S. approves Nvidia chip exports to Armenia for the country’s first major AI data center; PM Nikol Pashinyan urges U.S. action on Armenian detainees held in Baku; Armenia and Kazakhstan to deepen ties, planning a strategic partnership and more.

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In EVN Report’s news roundup for the week of November 14: Nikol Pashinyan says construction of TRIPP will begin in mid-2026; Public Services Regulatory Commission moves to revoke Electric Networks of Armenia’s distribution license; Former leaders blame Pashinyan for triggering the 2020 war; he responds by pledging to release key negotiation documents by year’s end and more.

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In EVN Report’s news roundup for the week of November 7: Over 1,000 tons of Russian wheat arrives in Armenia through Azerbaijani territory; the EU hands over its Visa Liberalization Action Plan to Armenia, officially setting the process in motion; former President Serzh Sargsyan faces new corruption charges and more.

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In EVN Report’s news roundup for the week of October 31: Church-state standoff in the country continues; one mayor is arrested at the airport, another is charged with corruption; Armenia to lift restrictions on transit of cargo to Azerbaijan and more.

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