Armenian News
Last updated: May 29, 2026
Armenian News Network/Groong is one of the leading English-language Armenian podcasts, publishing weekly episodes, a YouTube channel, and written digests covering developments in Armenia, Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh), and the broader South Caucasus . The Armenian podcast launched in July 2020 and has since become a trusted source for listeners seeking serious, in-depth coverage of recent Armenian news in English.
Every week, Groong brings together analysts, journalists, and policymakers to give Armenian news the depth it rarely receives in mainstream media. Whether you are looking for the latest Armenian news on domestic politics, Armenia’s relationships with Russia, the United States, the EU, Turkey, and Azerbaijan — or for background context on longstanding conflicts and historical questions — Groong covers it in a format designed for careful listeners.
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As an independent Armenian news website and media outlet, Groong operates without commercial or state funding — supported entirely by its community of listeners. Episodes in this category cover the full range of Armenian news topics tracked across the site.
Groong episodes that include this tag
Below are all Groong episodes tagged with Armenian News.
Ukraine Crisis | Vahagn Khachatryan for President | New IRI Poll Results | Ep #118 - Feb 6, 2022 [EP118]
Posted on Wednesday, Feb 9, 2022 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Poll, Russia, Ukraine, Turkey, China, Azerbaijan, Genocide, India, Economy, Iran, Armenian Genocide, Artsakh, Georgia, Nagorno Karabakh, European Union, NATO | Series: wir
ANN/Groong Week in Review - February 6, 2022
Topics:
- 00:00 Introduction
- 01:10 The Continuing Ukraine Crisis
- Putin in Beijing, Erdogan in Kyiv, Pashinyan at Olympic Diplomacy?
- 23:44 Civil Contract Nominates Vahagn Khachatryan for President
- 41:21 New IRI Poll Results
- 58:57 Rants
Guests:
- Dr. Pietro Shakarian
Guest(s):
Hosts:
- Hovik Manucharyan https://twitter.com/HovikYerevan
- Asbed Bedrossian https://twitter.com/qubriq
Episode 118 | Recorded: Sunday, February 8, 2022 Website: https://groong.org/podcasts/WiR-20220206.html
Ukraine Crisis | Vahagn Khachatryan for President | New IRI Poll Results | Ep #118 - Feb 6, 2022 [EP118]
Posted on Wednesday, Feb 9, 2022 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Poll, Russia, Ukraine, Turkey, China, Azerbaijan, Genocide, India, Economy, Iran, Armenian Genocide, Artsakh, Georgia, Nagorno Karabakh, European Union, NATOANN/Groong Week in Review - February 6, 2022
Topics:
- 00:00 Introduction
- 01:10 The Continuing Ukraine Crisis
- Putin in Beijing, Erdogan in Kyiv, Pashinyan at Olympic Diplomacy?
- 23:44 Civil Contract Nominates Vahagn Khachatryan for President
- 41:21 New IRI Poll Results
- 58:57 Rants
Guests:
- Dr. Pietro Shakarian
Guest(s):
Hosts:
- Hovik Manucharyan https://twitter.com/HovikYerevan
- Asbed Bedrossian https://twitter.com/qubriq
Episode 118 | Recorded: Sunday, February 8, 2022 Website: https://groong.org/podcasts/WiR-20220206.html
Legal & Human Rights Developments in Armenia - Ruben Melikyan | Ep #117 - Feb 4, 2022 [EP117]
Posted on Friday, Feb 4, 2022 | Category: Armenia, Human Rights, Nagorno Karabakh, Armenian Genocide, Azerbaijan, Genocide, Russia, Turkey, China, Iran | Series: cog
Guest(s):
Legal & Human Rights Developments in Armenia A Conversation with Ruben Melikyan
Ruben Melikyan was formerly Artsakhâs Human Rights Ombudsman, and prior to that he was rector of the Justice Academy of Armenia. In 2019, Melikyan co-founded and currently leads the âPath of Lawâ NGO. Ô»ÖÕ¡Õ¾Õ¡Õ¯Õ¡Õ¶ Õ¸ÖÕ²Õ« in Armenian.
Topics:
- Introduction
- Decisions of the International Court of Justice
- Turkish-Armenian âNormalizationâ
- More Constitutional Changes
- Civil Contract Appoints new HR Ombudsman for Armenia
- Continuing Harassment of Opposition Leaders
Legal & Human Rights Developments in Armenia - Ruben Melikyan | Ep #117 - Feb 4, 2022 [EP117]
Posted on Friday, Feb 4, 2022 | Category: Armenia, Human Rights, Nagorno Karabakh, Armenian Genocide, Azerbaijan, Genocide, Russia, Turkey, China, IranGuest(s):
Legal & Human Rights Developments in Armenia A Conversation with Ruben Melikyan
Ruben Melikyan was formerly Artsakhâs Human Rights Ombudsman, and prior to that he was rector of the Justice Academy of Armenia. In 2019, Melikyan co-founded and currently leads the âPath of Lawâ NGO. Ô»ÖÕ¡Õ¾Õ¡Õ¯Õ¡Õ¶ Õ¸ÖÕ²Õ« in Armenian.
Topics:
- Introduction
- Decisions of the International Court of Justice
- Turkish-Armenian âNormalizationâ
- More Constitutional Changes
- Civil Contract Appoints new HR Ombudsman for Armenia
- Continuing Harassment of Opposition Leaders
Isabel Bayrakdarian talks about Armenian Songs for Children w/Bedros Afeyan | Ep. 115 - Jan 27, 2022 [EP115]
Posted on Thursday, Jan 27, 2022 | Category: Arts, Diaspora, Lebanon, Armenia, USA, Iran, Genocide, Armenian Church, Armenian Genocide, European Union | Series: tcc
Armenian Songs for Children Bedros Afeyan talks with Isabel Bayrakdarian
Groong Links:
Topics:
- Journey Back to Armenian Music
- Musical Harmony Between Armenian Music and Classical Canon
- Researching, Teaching and Choosing Songs
- Isabel’s Favorites and Influences
Guest:
Host:
Song Excerpts list & timestamps: (Note: All excerpts used with permission)
- 00:00 Komitas - Sleep My Child - Lullaby
- 01:35 Komitas - Six Children’s Songs
- 27:03 Ganachian - The Swallow / Tsitsernak
- 29:06 Komitas - Little Wooden
Isabel Bayrakdarian talks about Armenian Songs for Children w/Bedros Afeyan | Ep. 115 - Jan 27, 2022 [EP115]
Posted on Thursday, Jan 27, 2022 | Category: Arts, Diaspora, Lebanon, Armenia, USA, Iran, Genocide, Armenian Church, Armenian Genocide, European UnionArmenian Songs for Children Bedros Afeyan talks with Isabel Bayrakdarian
Groong Links:
Topics:
- Journey Back to Armenian Music
- Musical Harmony Between Armenian Music and Classical Canon
- Researching, Teaching and Choosing Songs
- Isabel’s Favorites and Influences
Guest:
Host:
Song Excerpts list & timestamps: (Note: All excerpts used with permission)
- 00:00 Komitas - Sleep My Child - Lullaby
- 01:35 Komitas - Six Children’s Songs
- 27:03 Ganachian - The Swallow / Tsitsernak
- 29:06 Komitas - Little Wooden
ANN/Groong Week in Review - January 23, 2022
Topics:
- 00:00 Introduction
- 01:04 President Armen Sarkissian Resigns
- 20:46 Russia-NATO Standoff over Ukraine
- 47:55 Vahan Kerobyan, Minister of Comedy
Guests:
- Dr. Pietro Shakarian
Guest(s):
Hosts:
- Hovik Manucharyan twitter.com/HovikYerevan
- Asbed Bedrossian twitter.com/qubriq
Episode 114 | Recorded: Sunday, January 25, 2022
ANN/Groong Week in Review - January 23, 2022
Topics:
- 00:00 Introduction
- 01:04 President Armen Sarkissian Resigns
- 20:46 Russia-NATO Standoff over Ukraine
- 47:55 Vahan Kerobyan, Minister of Comedy
Guests:
- Dr. Pietro Shakarian
Guest(s):
Hosts:
- Hovik Manucharyan twitter.com/HovikYerevan
- Asbed Bedrossian twitter.com/qubriq
Episode 114 | Recorded: Sunday, January 25, 2022
Major Incident on the Line of Contact | Turkish-Armenian Meeting in Moscow | Ep #113 - Jan 16, 2022 [EP113]
Posted on Monday, Jan 17, 2022 | Category: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, Iran, USA, Georgia, Nagorno Karabakh | Series: wir
ANN/Groong Week in Review - January 16, 2022
Topics:
- Major incident on the Armenia-Azerbaijan Line of Contact
- Turkish-Armenian meeting in Moscow
Guests:
- Edgar Elbakyan TW/@ElbakyanEdgar
Guest(s):
Hosts:
- Asbed Bedrossian TW/@qubriq
- Hovik Manucharyan TW/@HovikYerevan
Episode 113 | Recorded: Sunday, January 17, 2022 Website: https://groong.org/podcasts/WiR-20220116.html