Armenia today: the essentials, 14 November 2026

What matters today in Armenia and the diaspora, in a few lines. Each item links to our full story.

1. Dublin: Armenia does not sign the European security declaration launched by France

   Armenia has not signed the “Declaration on key principles of European security”, adopted on 12 November in Dublin at the 9th summit of the European Political Community (EPC). Read the story →

2. New constitution: tense session at the reform council, text due out in November

   Armenia’s draft new constitution is due to be published this month, but its content still divides those reviewing it. Read the story →

3. Chess: Haik Martirosyan beats Magnus Carlsen and takes the lead of his group in Budapest

   Armenia’s number one Haik Martirosyan beat world number one Magnus Carlsen on Friday, 13 November, in Budapest. Read the story →

4. IMF deal with Armenia: up to $262 million to cope with climate shocks

   The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Armenia have reached a staff-level agreement that opens access to almost $290 million. Read the story →

5. Arsen Gevorgyan’s death in prison: the judge who jailed him steps down from the case

   The judge who sent Arsen Gevorgyan to pre-trial detention has stepped down from the case. Read the story →

6. Norayr Mehrabyan, founder of the Barekamutyun dance ensemble, dies at 85

   Armenian choreographer Norayr Mehrabyan has died at the age of 85, the National Center of Folk Music and Dance announced on Friday, 13 November. Read the story →

7. Demining: the European Union gives Armenia a second remote-controlled machine

   Armenia now has a second demining machine donated by the European Union. Read the story →