The Interest-Free Privilege: What Is the Prime Minister’s Declaration Hiding?

Nikol Pashinyan’s latest declaration of his family’s income and property for 2025, contrary to expectations of transparency, lays bare a system in which the ruling elite lives by different rules than the rest of the citizens. If a superficial glance sees only numbers, a careful analysis reveals mechanisms that in any other country would be considered alarming signs of corruption.

Suppliers to the Government: Who Benefits from the Government’s Representation Expenses?

Arayik Harutyunyan’s “Scene Factory”: Who Gets the Budget Billions?

The Prime Minister’s Office is not only the center for coordinating the executive branch, but also a major administrator of budgetary funds. Dozens of procurement procedures pass through it annually, related both to ensuring the government’s day-to-day activities and to organizing state events, international conferences, official ceremonies, and public campaigns.

If the Marriage Has Ended, Then in What Capacity Is Anna Hakobyan Traveling to the U.S. at the Expense of the State Budget?

By a decision of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan dated June 11, Anna Hakobyan is being sent to the United States to participate in the annual event of the Global First Ladies Academy. In the document, she is presented as the “prime minister’s wife,” while the expenses of the trip are to be reimbursed from state funds.

MoD State Procurement: Major Contracts, Suppliers, and Criminal Cases

During Suren Papikyan’s tenure, the opposition and media increasingly drew attention to the growing volume of single-source procurements by the Ministry of Defense, without a full competitive procedure. The authorities explained this by citing the urgent need to rearm the army following the 2020 war.

Suren Papikyan’s Inner Circle: Advisers, Assistants, and Personnel Issues

After Suren Papikyan moved to the Ministry of Defense, his former colleagues and representatives of his former team began appearing in the ministry. Questions arose not only about possible corruption risks, but also about the professional justification of certain appointments.

Lawsuits to Be Filed Against Anna Hakobyan Over 15 Cases of the “My Step” Foundation Violating the Ban on Charity During the Pre-Election Period

Lawsuits will be filed by Daniel Ioannisyan and others against Anna Hakobyan in connection with cases in which the “My Step” Foundation, associated with the Civil Contract Party (CP) and Nikol Pashinyan, violated the ban on charity during the pre-election period. “Pastinfo” reports this, citing Daniel Ioannisyan.

Family Ties and “Lucrative Positions,” Tenders and Contracts

On November 10, 2022, the media reported on the appointment of Armen Muradyan, the brother of Defense Minister Suren Papikyan’s wife, as the logistics adviser to the director of “HayPost.”

The Story of Suren Papikyan’s Financial Success

In 2018–2021, when Suren Papikyan headed the Ministry of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure, the technical supervision scheme in the road construction system changed. It was precisely this period that the Armenian press linked to a sharp increase in his financial means.

Suren Papikyan’s Family Contracting

While serving as Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure, Suren Papikyan met his future wife, Armine Muradyan, who held the position of his press secretary.

Papikyan’s Conviction: A Story They Preferred to Keep Quiet About

In February 2020, a major scandal erupted around the then Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure. The occasion was a publication by Hraparak.am titled “Suren Papikyan Hid the Fact of His Conviction.”

Hetq.am: State Fund Under ANIF Invested AMD 700 Million in Business Linked to Former Director Papazyan’s Frien

According to a publication by Hetq.am, the Entrepreneur+State Anti-Crisis Investments state fund operating under ANIF invested AMD 700 million in Global Connect CJSC in 2022. The company is linked to Sergey Grigoryan, a close friend of former ANIF Director David Papazyan. According to the article, the investment was made in three tranches, with the purpose of purchasing trucks and semi-trailers to serve major companies importing and exporting goods in Armenia. As a result of the investment, the state fund became a 49 percent shareholder in the company.

Around 420 Million Drams — $1.135 Million — to “Domino Video Production” for the Expected “Military Parade–Report”: Contract Without a Tender

168.am reports that the authorities have entrusted the organization of the Republic Day event scheduled for May 28 to “Domino Video Production” LLC, without a tender procedure. According to the article, the contract, worth around 420 million drams, was concluded through an urgent procurement procedure, while the event, although officially presented as a “report,” includes a military parade, stage performances, and special effects according to its technical description.

168.am: Selective Accountability. What Won’t We Know on May 28?

According to a publication by 168.am, the military display planned for May 28 at Republic Square is being presented by Nikol Pashinyan’s government as a “report” to the public on the military achievements of recent years and the rearmament of the army. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has stated that citizens should see with their own eyes the weapons acquired in recent years and what the government calls an “army with a new logic.”

ANIF: From an Investment Project to Dissolution

The ANIF Foundation was established in 2019 with public funds as the main symbol of Armenia’s new investment policy. It was intended to serve as the “showcase” of reforms: attracting capital, launching major projects, and partnering with international businesses. From 2019 until November 2023, Tigran Avinyan served as chairman of the foundation’s board of directors.

How Officials “Get Poorer”: Deputy Prime Minister Khachatryan’s Income Reached AMD 134 Million in Six Years

Speaking about increases in officials’ salaries, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has repeatedly argued that the public sector is facing a problem of staff outflow due to low pay. This creates the impression that government officials have made financial “sacrifices” by entering public service. However, the declarations of Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Khachatryan paint a different picture.

The Scope of Anna Hakobyan’s Influence: From Personal Connections to Personnel Decisions

Anna Hakobyan’s connections with a number of public figures periodically become a subject of discussion. At the same time, in different cases, the same motive is repeated: closeness to the prime minister’s wife is perceived not only as a personal relationship, but also as a factor accompanying career decisions.

Income, Debts, Classified Data: What Do National Assembly Speaker Alen Simonyan’s Declarations Show?

Following the change of government in 2018, the financial picture of Alen Simonyan, Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia and a member of the Civil Contract party’s governing board, changed noticeably. His declarations in the following years record a sharp increase in income, a persistent debt burden, significant amounts of cash, and the systematic classification of some of the data, which has repeatedly become the subject of journalistic investigations and reviews.

Reform of the Gambling Sector: Legislative Changes and Market Redistribution

Alen Simonyan’s relations with the Badalyan brothers, the owners of the “Vivaro” bookmaker company, were known even before he assumed one of the key positions in the system of government. However, in 2019, those ties acquired not merely a private, but also a political-regulatory dimension.

What Assets Do Ararat Mirzoyan and His Wife Own?

The Zhoghovurd daily examined Ararat Mirzoyan’s asset and income declarations from recent years and uncovered a number of noteworthy details. It should be noted that Mirzoyan has served as Armenia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs since August 19, 2021.