Armenia

In cooperation with the Heinrich Böll Foundation Yerevan Office APY launched a new project to empower young people in Armenia to actively contribute to climate awareness, climate justice, and youth-led environmental action. 

In cooperation with the Heinrich Böll Foundation Yerevan Office, "Ecolur" Informational NGO launched a new project: Strengthening Civil Society Leadership and Biodiversity Governance Ahead of COP17 in Armenia.

The protests that erupted in Iran in late December 2025 and the subsequent escalation of hostilities between Iran and the United States have rekindled discussions regarding a new military attack on Iran. What impact will these developments have on Armenia’s security and how might security risks be mitigated without compromising democratic principles? This article attempts to address these questions while introducing new dilemmas. 

In cooperation with the Heinrich Boell Stiftung Yerevan Office – South Caucasus Region, Armenian Progressive Youth NGO implements a project titled Empowering Young People in Armenia to Lead Local Climate Solutions or Youth4Climate. 

On December 4, 2025, the Heinrich Boell Foundation Yerevan Office – South Caucasus Region hosted a Boell Talks webinar on disinformation and external interference in Armenian politics. As Armenia moves toward its expected June 7, 2026 parliamentary elections, Russian disinformation and broader hybrid threats pose increasing risks to democratic processes. From media manipulation to economic pressure and regional tensions, these challenges mirror patterns seen in Moldova - a country that has taken significant steps to strengthen its resilience.

In cooperation with the Heinrich Boell Stiftung Yerevan Office – South Caucasus Region, the Centre for Community Mobilization and Support NGO implements a project a new project Green Narratives. 

In cooperation with the Heinrich Boell Foundation Yerevan Office – South Caucasus Region “Socioscope Societal Research and Consultancy Center” NGO is implementing the “Undermining Pluralist Voices: Scrutinizing Narratives Challenging Civil Society in Armenia Ahead of the 2026 Elections” project.

Independent media in the South Caucasus faces pressure, disinformation and funding cuts. Read our latest on the struggles - and resilience - of media in the region.

Metsamor Hotel, built in the early 1970s to house employees of the Armenian nuclear power plant, is now overcrowded with refugees from Nagorno-Karabakh. This photo story by Khachatur Tovmasyan tells the stories of people who were forced to leave their homes and are yet to see a brighter future.