The Latest Breaking News from Nikol Pashinyan

Armenian lawmakers brawl as the government cracks down on its political opponents

A brawl erupted in Armenia’s National Assembly involving an opposition lawmaker who later was stripped of his parliamentary immunity and faces prosecution for calling for the ouster of President Nikol Pashinyan

The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2025

In Armenia, a bitter dispute escalates between PM Pashinyan and the Church

Church decries ‘anti-clerical campaign’ after premier alleged that Catholicos fathered a child and backed a coup plot.

Al Jazeera · Jul 8, 2025

Pashinyan’s Turkey visit signals new chapter as Ankara eyes Caucasus shift

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s June visit to Turkey marks the latest step in the ongoing rapprochement between the two countries. The move comes as Ankara seeks to expand its influence in the Caucasus, amid the waning power of regional rivals Iran and Russia.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 7, 2025

Crowds block Armenian security forces from arresting a clergyman who has criticized the government

Security forces faced off with crowds at the headquarters of the Armenian Apostolic Church as the government sought to arrest a cleric, in the latest move against outspoken critics of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan

The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2025

In bitter duel with Armenian church, PM Pashinyan offers to show he is not circumcised

Pashinyan responded to a challenge by the Armenian Apostolic Church leader's spokesperson, saying he was ready to prove he had not been circumcised.

Euronews · Jun 26, 2025

Armenian authorities arrest an archbishop and accuse him of plotting against the government

One of Armenia’s top religious leaders was arrested on terrorism charges and accused of plotting to overthrow the government, the second arrest in a week of a prominent political opponent

The Independent UK · Jun 25, 2025

Armenia arrests prominent archbishop over alleged coup plot

Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan, a leader in protests against the PM, is accused of a plot to overthrow the government.

Al Jazeera · Jun 25, 2025

Armenia PM Says Foiled 'Sinister' Coup Plot By Senior Cleric

Armenia's Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on Wednesday said security forces had foiled a coup plot involving a senior cleric, amid his escalating standoff with the leadership of the powerful Apostolic Church.

International Business Times · Jun 25, 2025

Armenia PM Arrives In Turkey For 'Historic' Visit

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan arrived in Istanbul Friday for a rare visit to arch-foe Turkey, in what Yerevan has described as a "historic" step toward regional peace.

International Business Times · Jun 20, 2025

Armenia and Azerbaijan’s leaders meet briefly in Tirana as peace agreement momentum continues

The meeting signals a continuing momentum after the two South Caucasus rival neighbours announced in March that they had finalised the text of a historic peace agreement to end decades of war over the Karabakh region.

Euronews · May 17, 2025