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Hetq online has been published in Yerevan since 2001 by the Association of Investigative Journalists NGO. In 2004 the organization re-registered as the Investigative Journalists NGO. Initially publishing content in Armenian, Hetq Online has also been publishing its articles and investigations in the English language since 2002. The Hetq online newspaper was updated every Monday and articles were l

ater republished by Aravot, Haykakan Zhamanak, Azg and 168 Jam newspapers. Students from the Department of Journalism at Yerevan State University also receive practical experience by working with Hetq online. Since Novermber 2008 the Hetq Online has been updated every day. Among its many achievements, in 2002 Hetq online adopted a Code of Ethics (http://hetq.am/eng/about/code-of-ethics/) and every journalist working with us is obliged to follow the principles of this code. In 2004, the Investigative Journalists / Hetq Online received an award from the Armenian branch of Transparency International for its outstanding contribution to the struggle against corruption. One unique feature of Hetq online is that journalistic investigations are often conducted by teams — a new practice in Armenian journalism. These teams also work on investigative documentary films for Hetq which are broadcast on different TV stations in the Republic of Armenia.

The former head of Armenia’s State Property Management Department, Arman Sahakyan, has been detained for two months.Saha...
05/06/2026

The former head of Armenia’s State Property Management Department, Arman Sahakyan, has been detained for two months.

Sahakyan was arrested in April of this year as part of a criminal investigation into allegations of giving and receiving election bribes.

Sahakyan was arrested in April of this year as part of a criminal investigation into allegations of giving and receiving election bribes.

Former Yerevan mayor Gagik Beglaryan was arrested today following charges filed against him in 2025 of money laundering ...
05/06/2026

Former Yerevan mayor Gagik Beglaryan was arrested today following charges filed against him in 2025 of money laundering and abuse of official powers.

Beglaryan served as Yerevan mayor from June 2009 until his resignation in December 2010. Beglaryan also served as Armenia’s Minister of Transport and Communications (2012-2016).

Former Yerevan mayor Gagik Beglaryan was arrested today following charges filed against him in 2025 of money laundering and abuse of official powers.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, in a phone call with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on June...
04/06/2026

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, in a phone call with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on June 3, announced that the European Union is preparing a new package of support for Armenia, in light of Russia’s restrictions on Armenian goods.

The EU support package includes immediate financial assistance, worth over 50 million euros.

By extending export restrictions on Armenian products, Moscow is weaponizing economic relations for political pressure.

The Strong Armenia party held its final campaign rally in Yerevan’s Republic Square on June 3.Party leader Samvel Karape...
04/06/2026

The Strong Armenia party held its final campaign rally in Yerevan’s Republic Square on June 3.

Party leader Samvel Karapetyan, a businessman holding Russian and Cypriot citizenship, was detained in June 2025 on charges of calling for a coup after criticizing the Armenian government's actions regarding the Armenian Apostolic Church.

He spoke to supporters via a video linkup. As the main challenger to Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's ruling Civil Contract party, the party has heavily campaigned on preserving traditional values and defending Armenia's identity and ties with Moscow.

Party leader Samvel Karapetyan, a businessman holding Russian and Cypriot citizenship, was detained in June 2025 on charges of calling for a coup after criticizing the Armenian government's actions regarding the Armenian Apostolic Church.

After money tied to a notorious Russian tax fraud slipped into Armenia's financial system unnoticed by regulators, the v...
03/06/2026

After money tied to a notorious Russian tax fraud slipped into Armenia's financial system unnoticed by regulators, the victim is stepping in to demand an immediate asset freeze.

Shortly after the Swiss Supreme Court ordered the confiscation of funds tied to the notorious Magnitsky tax fraud, the money quietly vanished. In April, Europe’s top human rights watchdog sounded the alarm, revealing that millions of dollars had been drained from Swiss accounts and redirected into financial institutions in Armenia and Israel.

But despite the explicit warning from the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), authorities in Yerevan took no visible action.

After money tied to a notorious Russian tax fraud slipped into Armenia's financial system unnoticed by regulators, the victim is stepping in to demand an immediate asset freeze.

On June 2, leading Christian and Muslim spiritual figures gathered at the Druze Community Center in Beirut and unanimous...
03/06/2026

On June 2, leading Christian and Muslim spiritual figures gathered at the Druze Community Center in Beirut and unanimously adopted a statement prepared by the Christian-Muslim Dialogue Committee that condemns Israeli attacks on Lebanon.

The statement also expresses solidarity with refugees, affirms support for the Lebanese government, and emphasizes the need to preserve national unity during this difficult period.

On June 2, leading Christian and Muslim spiritual figures gathered at the Druze Community Center in Beirut and unanimously adopted a statement prepared by the Christian-Muslim Dialogue Committee that condemns Israeli attacks on Lebanon.

While a Swiss court is trying to freeze millions of dollars in the Magnitsky case, some of that money has ended up in Ar...
03/06/2026

While a Swiss court is trying to freeze millions of dollars in the Magnitsky case, some of that money has ended up in Armenia.

The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) has recorded that a Russian businessman under sanctions, Denis Katsyv, managed to withdraw about 6.5 million francs from Swiss banks in February 2026 and move them to Israel and Armenia. The Assembly discussed how a mistake by the Swiss courts allowed Denis Katsyv to move his money out of that country.

While a Swiss court is trying to freeze millions of dollars in the Magnitsky case, some of that money has ended up in Armenia.

Armenia’s Ministry of Internal Affairs police today arrested Alik Aleksanyan, a senior member of Samvel Karapetyan’s Str...
02/06/2026

Armenia’s Ministry of Internal Affairs police today arrested Alik Aleksanyan, a senior member of Samvel Karapetyan’s Strong Armenia Party, on suspicion of money laundering and paying citizens to attend the businessman’s election rallies.

Armenia’s Investigative Committee (IC) reports that a motion will be filed in court to remand him in custody during the investigation..

Armenia’s Ministry of Internal Affairs police today arrested Alik Aleksanyan, a senior member of Samvel Karapetyan’s Strong Armenia Party on suspicion of money laundering and paying citizens to attend the businessman’s election rallies.

Russia is introducing temporary restrictions on the import of crops, potatoes, dried and stone fruits of Armenian origin...
02/06/2026

Russia is introducing temporary restrictions on the import of crops, potatoes, dried and stone fruits of Armenian origin as of June 3.

Rosselkhoznadzor, Russia’s agricultural safety watchdog, also announced that the transit of these goods to the EAEU member states is also limited due to the lack of mechanisms for confirming the receipt of quarantine goods by these countries.

Russia is introducing temporary restrictions on the import of crops, potatoes, dried and stone fruits of Armenian origin as of June 3.

Ministry of Internal Affairs Press Secretary Narek Sargsyan has confirmed reports made by a Hetq source that police and...
02/06/2026

Ministry of Internal Affairs Press Secretary Narek Sargsyan has confirmed reports made by a Hetq source that police and Investigative Committee staffers launched raids on residences in Armenia’s Armavir Province early today looking for weapons and ammunition.

Sargsyan said some two dozen addresses had been targeted but did not provide any details.

Ministry of Internal Affairs Press Secretary Narek Sargsyan has confirmed reports made by a Hetq source that police and Investigative Committee staffers launched raids on residences in Armenia’s Armavir Province early today looking for...

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