EVN Report

From the grand spectacle of the Venice Biennale to the messy, unpolished vitality of Armenia’s own art scene, this month’s Artinerary follows the flashes of brilliance that emerge far from the established centers of the global art world. Read Vigen Galstyan’s informed, unapologetically opinionated journey through the exhibitions, films and artistic conversations shaping the country’s creative life.

Explore EVN Report’s arts digest: https://evnreport.com/et-cetera/artinerary/artinerary-june-2026/

The May 28 military parade in Yerevan was more than a showcase of new weapons. It revealed the contours of Armenia’s emerging “new army”, one built on diversified international partnerships, expanding domestic defense production and a determined effort to adapt to a transformed regional security landscape. In this in-depth analysis, Sossi Tatikyan examines what these changes mean for Armenia’s evolving military balance and regional security.

Read more: https://evnreport.com/politics/armenias-new-army-diversification-rearmament-and-the-military-balance/

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s Civil Contract party has secured a parliamentary majority and a third consecutive term after Armenia’s highest-turnout election since 2018. While international observers described the vote as free, fair and well administered, opposition parties have vowed to challenge the results and several recount requests are underway.

Read more: https://evnreport.com/new-updates/pashinyan-wins-majority-in-armenias-highest-voter-turnout-since-2018/

As recounts continue across dozens of polling stations, Prosperous Armenia’s parliamentary future remains uncertain. Meanwhile, party leader Gagik Tsarukyan has been formally charged in a tax evasion case, while Russia says it will wait for Armenia’s final election results before responding.

Follow our updates: https://evnreport.com/raw-unfiltered/beyond-the-promised-land/

For generations, Armenians in the diaspora have been told that returning to the homeland is a duty. But what if the stronger case for Armenia is not sacrifice, obligation or identity alone, but the possibility of building a meaningful life in a place that offers connection, opportunity and belonging?

Read more: https://evnreport.com/raw-unfiltered/beyond-the-promised-land/

While international observers continue to report that Armenia’s parliamentary elections offered voters a genuine choice in a professionally managed process, opposition parties announce that they will contest the outcome and seek recounts in several polling stations.

Follow our live updates: https://evnreport.com/elections/armenia-votes-2026-live-updates/

As reactions to Armenia’s parliamentary election continue to emerge, domestic and international observer missions say the vote reflected the will of the electorate despite documented irregularities. International reactions, however, reveal competing narratives over the country’s political trajectory.

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Armenia’s Central Electoral Commission has released the preliminary final results of the parliamentary elections.

With results now in from all 2,005 polling stations, the CEC said that 1,477,736 voters cast ballots.

Based on the preliminary count, three political forces have secured representation in the National Assembly: the Civil Contract Party, the Strong Armenia Alliance and the Armenia Alliance.

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With all ballots counted, Civil Contract has secured another term in office, while Strong Armenia, the Armenia Alliance and Prosperous Armenia are set to enter parliament. Opposition parties, however, continue to challenge both the vote-counting process and Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's early declaration of victory.

Follow our updates: https://evnreport.com/elections/armenia-votes-2026-live-updates/