We have a lack of efficiency in all sectors; we need systematic reforms in all sectors" the Prime Minister said during a television programme.

Expectations in and out of Armenia about these elections, have been modest. Internally political cynicism is the order of the day. Externally, western governments hope for small steps forward.

The European Union, the United States, the United Kingdom and Germany have issued a joint statement on the coming parliamentary elections in Armenia

The use of civil servants to rally support for the ruling RPA party ahead of elections in Armenia on Sunday has caused concern among opposition parties, but their complaint has been overturned by the Central Elections Commission. Sos Avetisyan comments on developments in this op-ed for commonspace.eu

Armenian sources say that the soldier, Artak Rafaelyan, was killed as a result of cease fire violations

It has been a long wait, but finally a symbolic barrier between Georgia and Europe has been torn down

The statement was the first public claim that Armenia now has full operational control over the Iskander missile system which it aquired from Russia last year.

In this op-ed for commonspace.eu, Dr Benyamin Poghosyan, Executive Director of the Political Science Association of Armenia, comments about EU-Armenia relations now that the two sides have initialled a new framework agreement

Babayan was on Friday sentenced to two month pre-trail detention by a Yerevan court. Former Defence Minister of Armenia and one of the leaders of the opposition ORO Bloc, Seyran Ohanian, pledged to protect Babayan's rights till the end

A new Constitution, a new Prime Minister and plenty of new faces on the candidates list are meant to ensure that the Republican Party of Armenia retains power after the 2 April elections. Will it succeed?