The Latest Breaking News from Yerevan

Fears are rising that Azerbaijan and Armenia are entering an arms race, which could undermine US-backed peace talks and trigger a new conflict.

Joint military exercises between US and Armenian forces are the latest steps in Yerevan's efforts to shift away from Moscow. The potential reopening of the Armenian border with Turkey could also prove crucial – though it may ultimately depend on Armenia's rival, Azerbaijan.

Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan has catapulted to the forefront of Armenian politics, galvanising mass popular protests against the government's plan to cede land to arch-foe Azerbaijan.

Armenia on Tuesday detained dozens of demonstrators in the capital Yerevan as large protests continue against government plans to concede land to the country's historic foe, Azerbaijan.

Armenian protesters rally in Yerevan against government's decision to transfer border villages to Azerbaijan, demanding PM's resignation.

When Russian troops deployed to Nagorno-Karabakh four years ago, their task was clear: keep the peace between bitter foes Armenia and Azerbaijan and prevent another war in the volatile region.

Azerbaijan has accused France of threatening the country after Paris recalled its ambassador and accused Baku of damaging relations. Meanwhile Russian peacekeepers have begun withdrawing from the Nagorno-Karabakh enclave, which Azerbaijan recaptured from Armenian separatists last year.

The European Union on Friday pledged a €270 million financial package for Armenia as Brussels and Washington push to boost ties with Yerevan while its relations with Russia crumble.

The European Union on Friday pledged a 270-million-euro ($290 million) financial package for Armenia as Brussels and Washington push to boost ties with Yerevan while its relations with Russia crumble.