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Armenian Public Skeptical of EU Membership Bid
A Gallup International Association survey shows that only 33.1% of Armenians believe in their country's EU membership prospects, with 18% viewing the government's initiative as an electoral ploy. The survey, conducted from April 29 to May 2, also revealed public division over removing Prime Minister...
Armenian Public Skeptical of EU Membership Bid
A Gallup International Association survey shows that only 33.1% of Armenians believe in their country's EU membership prospects, with 18% viewing the government's initiative as an electoral ploy. The survey, conducted from April 29 to May 2, also revealed public division over removing Prime Minister...
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44% Bias Score
Sharp Rise in Armenia's ICT-Facilitated Drug Trafficking Prompts Stricter Penalties"
Armenia saw a sharp increase in drug trafficking via ICT in 2024 (252 cases), up from 5070 cases in 2023. The ruling party proposes harsher penalties, including life imprisonment; the opposition suggests starting drug testing with officials.
Sharp Rise in Armenia's ICT-Facilitated Drug Trafficking Prompts Stricter Penalties"
Armenia saw a sharp increase in drug trafficking via ICT in 2024 (252 cases), up from 5070 cases in 2023. The ruling party proposes harsher penalties, including life imprisonment; the opposition suggests starting drug testing with officials.
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44% Bias Score
Simonyan Confident of Ruling Party's Election Victory Despite Opposition Efforts
Armenia's National Assembly Speaker Alen Simonyan confidently predicts that the ruling "Civil Contract" party will win any upcoming elections, citing strong public support for Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and pointing to recent Gyumri elections as evidence, while the opposition faces internal divi...
Simonyan Confident of Ruling Party's Election Victory Despite Opposition Efforts
Armenia's National Assembly Speaker Alen Simonyan confidently predicts that the ruling "Civil Contract" party will win any upcoming elections, citing strong public support for Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and pointing to recent Gyumri elections as evidence, while the opposition faces internal divi...
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48% Bias Score
Alaverdi Acquires New Buses Amidst Past Transportation Setbacks
Alaverdi community in Armenia received 5 new Chinese Zhong-Tong buses costing €180 million, replacing aging vehicles, following a previous failed attempt involving microbuses from the "Apreru" foundation that were damaged and disappeared after a political power shift.
Alaverdi Acquires New Buses Amidst Past Transportation Setbacks
Alaverdi community in Armenia received 5 new Chinese Zhong-Tong buses costing €180 million, replacing aging vehicles, following a previous failed attempt involving microbuses from the "Apreru" foundation that were damaged and disappeared after a political power shift.
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52% Bias Score
Artsakh Genocide, US Congress Hearings Demand Action Against Azerbaijan
Artak Beglaryan, former human rights defender of Artsakh, addressed the US Congress, calling for the recognition of the Artsakh genocide, sanctions against Azerbaijanis responsible, and conditioning US aid on human rights improvements, including the release of Armenian prisoners; the hearings also f...
Artsakh Genocide, US Congress Hearings Demand Action Against Azerbaijan
Artak Beglaryan, former human rights defender of Artsakh, addressed the US Congress, calling for the recognition of the Artsakh genocide, sanctions against Azerbaijanis responsible, and conditioning US aid on human rights improvements, including the release of Armenian prisoners; the hearings also f...
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60% Bias Score
Azerbaijan's Shelling of Armenian Villages: Inaction Amidst Infrastructure Projects
Azerbaijan's continuous shelling of Armenian villages in Syunik for over a month has created fear and uncertainty among residents, impacting their livelihoods; despite infrastructure projects, the government's response has been inadequate, prompting criticism.
Azerbaijan's Shelling of Armenian Villages: Inaction Amidst Infrastructure Projects
Azerbaijan's continuous shelling of Armenian villages in Syunik for over a month has created fear and uncertainty among residents, impacting their livelihoods; despite infrastructure projects, the government's response has been inadequate, prompting criticism.
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56% Bias Score
Armenia Reinstates Autumn Crop Subsidies After Production Shortfalls
The Armenian government's reversal of its decision to not subsidize autumn crops follows a year in which 3,000 hectares of land in Shirak region remained unplanted, impacting food production. While subsidies resumed, the mandatory use of certified seeds remains a farmer concern.
Armenia Reinstates Autumn Crop Subsidies After Production Shortfalls
The Armenian government's reversal of its decision to not subsidize autumn crops follows a year in which 3,000 hectares of land in Shirak region remained unplanted, impacting food production. While subsidies resumed, the mandatory use of certified seeds remains a farmer concern.
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32% Bias Score
Sargsyan Plans Pashinyan's Removal, Raising Questions About Methods and Opposition Unity
Serzh Sargsyan, leader of the Republican Party of Armenia, is planning to remove Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan from power, raising questions about the methods and involvement of law enforcement and other political actors, highlighting internal divisions within the Armenian opposition.
Sargsyan Plans Pashinyan's Removal, Raising Questions About Methods and Opposition Unity
Serzh Sargsyan, leader of the Republican Party of Armenia, is planning to remove Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan from power, raising questions about the methods and involvement of law enforcement and other political actors, highlighting internal divisions within the Armenian opposition.
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44% Bias Score
Armenia Improves Press Freedom Ranking Amidst Persistent Challenges
Armenia's press freedom improved by 9 points in the Reporters Without Borders' index, ranking 34th, despite persistent polarization and disinformation driven by political and geopolitical factors; lack of new restrictive laws and physical attacks contributed to the improvement, but independent media...
Armenia Improves Press Freedom Ranking Amidst Persistent Challenges
Armenia's press freedom improved by 9 points in the Reporters Without Borders' index, ranking 34th, despite persistent polarization and disinformation driven by political and geopolitical factors; lack of new restrictive laws and physical attacks contributed to the improvement, but independent media...
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36% Bias Score
Armenian Judge Arrested on Bribery Charges
Judge Artush Gabrielyan, 60, was arrested for two months in Armenia on bribery charges following a High Judicial Council warrant; his lawyer contests the arrest's legality, and the prosecution seeks to seize his assets.
Armenian Judge Arrested on Bribery Charges
Judge Artush Gabrielyan, 60, was arrested for two months in Armenia on bribery charges following a High Judicial Council warrant; his lawyer contests the arrest's legality, and the prosecution seeks to seize his assets.
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48% Bias Score
Kremlin Intensifies Influence Campaign in Armenia Ahead of 2026 Elections
The Kremlin is increasing its influence in Armenia ahead of the 2026 elections by shaping public opinion and supporting pro-Russian politicians, aiming to counter Armenia's move toward the West following Russia's inaction during the 2023 Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.
Kremlin Intensifies Influence Campaign in Armenia Ahead of 2026 Elections
The Kremlin is increasing its influence in Armenia ahead of the 2026 elections by shaping public opinion and supporting pro-Russian politicians, aiming to counter Armenia's move toward the West following Russia's inaction during the 2023 Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.
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40% Bias Score
Armenian Opposition Weighs No-Confidence Vote Against Pashinian
Armenia's opposition is considering a no-confidence vote against Prime Minister Nikol Pashinian, but lacks the parliamentary votes to succeed, suggesting street protests may be necessary to complement parliamentary actions.
Armenian Opposition Weighs No-Confidence Vote Against Pashinian
Armenia's opposition is considering a no-confidence vote against Prime Minister Nikol Pashinian, but lacks the parliamentary votes to succeed, suggesting street protests may be necessary to complement parliamentary actions.
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36% Bias Score
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