By Harut Sassounian www.TheCaliforniaCourier.com Armenia’s parliamentary elections were held on June 7 under widespread, systematic, and well-documented fraudulent conditions. These elections were not merely held to determine the representatives of the people or the...
By Harut Sassounian www.TheCaliforniaCourier.com Armenia’s parliamentary elections were held on June 7 under widespread, systematic, and well-documented fraudulent conditions. These elections were not merely held to determine the representatives of the people or the future orientation of the country. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan was well aware that the outcome...
Strasbourg, 16 June 2026 – “Karabakh Armenians displaced to Armenia need sustained support and further integration measures”, says Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights, Michael O’Flaherty, releasing a memorandum today, following his visit to Armenia. While welcoming the initial response of the Armenian authorities to the displacement of Karabakh Armenians, the...
More than 460 high school students from Armenia and the diaspora have gathered in Hankavan for the second annual AI Careers Camp, a first-of-its-kind initiative designed to help young people explore the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence and future careers. Organized by the Foundation for Armenian Science and...
Armenia’s Central Electoral Commission (CEC) has finalized the results of the June 7 parliamentary elections, confirming that the “Prosperous Armenia” Party failed to cross the 4% threshold required for parliamentary representation and will not enter the National Assembly. The final certified results allocate the parliament’s 105 seats as follows:...
Suren Sargsyan The Trump Administration and Pre-election Armenia On June 7, parliamentary elections were held in Armenia, resulting in the re-election of the country’s ruling authorities, who will continue governing for the next four years. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, who came to power following the 2018 revolution, has now...
On 10 June, the Council of the European Union appointed Cosmin George Dinescu as Head of Mission for the newly established European Union Partnership Mission in Armenia (EUPM Armenia) for an initial mandate of one year, starting on 11 June 2026. EUPM Armenia was established at the request of...
The wonderful young pianist Eva Gevorgyan writes about this: “I am endlessly grateful to receive the Prix Serdang! I greatly value your trust and support, and am beyond grateful for this opportunity! To be awarded this fantastic award is a great honor and privilege. I am deeply grateful. “...
YEREVAN, Armenia – HIKEArmenia unveils one of the country’s most ambitious long-term tourism and regional development initiatives: the Armenian National Trail (ANT), a nearly 1,000-kilometer village-to-village hiking route stretching across Armenia from north to south. Starting today, the newly launched Armenian National Trail website [https://www.armeniannationaltrail.org/], available in English and...
Strasbourg, 10.06.2026 – In a new report evaluating the progress made by Armenia since 2022 in countering trafficking in human beings, the Council of Europe expert body GRETA welcomes steps taken to improve victim identification and assistance. The report highlights, however, that the authorities should intensify efforts to prevent trafficking for...
Prague, 8 June 2026 | The 81st edition of the Prague Spring International Music Festival has reported 98% occupancy across its venues, a full three percentage points higher than in 2025. A total of 30,500 tickets were sold for 36 concerts, 6 masterclasses and 9 workshops with paid admission....
