Quick Info
| Profession | Politician, Journalist |
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| Nationality | Armenian |
| Date of Birth | 01/06/1975 |
| Age | 51 years |
| Birthplace | Ijevan, Armenian SSR, Soviet Union |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
Latest News about Nikol Pashinyan
06/10/2026
Pashinyan highlighted the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity and broader economic opportunities at the inaugural Armenia-United Kingdom Business Forum in Yerevan. He said the project could reshape the South Caucasus economy and linked it to the region's ongoing peace process.
08/06/2026
Pashinyan's Civil Contract party won Armenia's 2026 parliamentary election with 49.8% of the vote, according to preliminary and later confirmed results. The result secured him another term as prime minister, although post-election reporting noted that his bloc fell short of the broader majority he had wanted for advancing a peace deal with Azerbaijan.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Nikol Vovayi Pashinyan |
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| Famous For | Being the 16th and current Prime Minister of Armenia since May 8, 2018; leading the 2018 Velvet Revolution |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 178 cm |
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| Weight | 75 kg |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Salt & Pepper (Semi-bald) |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | Yerevan State University, Armenia |
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| Educational Qualification | Studied Journalism at Yerevan State University from 1991-1995 (expelled in fifth year for political reasons, did not complete degree) |
Personal Life
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Gemini |
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| Religion | Not Known |
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
| Hobbies | Reading, Travelling |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Wife/Spouse | Anna Hakobyan (Journalist) |
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Family
| Parents | Names Not Known |
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| Father | Vova Pashinyan (football and volleyball coach) |
Career
| Political Party | Impeachment Union (2007), Armenian National Congress (2008-2013), Civil Contract (2013-present) |
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| Biggest Rival | Serzh Sargsyan |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Nikol Pashinyan was unable to complete his journalism degree due to expulsion for skipping classes. | |
| 2. During the late 1990s, he started his newspaper called Armenian Time and served as its Editor. | |
| 3. After Sargsyan resigns, Pashinyan asserts himself as the clear leader of the people. | |
| 4. He ended his period of hiding and turned himself in to the Armenian police on July 1, 2009. | |
| 5. Imprisoned for nearly two years (2009-2011) on charges related to 2008 protests; recognized as prisoner of conscience. | |
| 6. Founder of the Civil Contract party. | |
| 7. Initiated the My Step movement on March 31, 2018, in Gyumri. | |
| 8. During the late 1990s, he founded his newspaper Oragir, which was shut down a year later for libel; he later became editor of Haykakan Zhamanak (Armenian Times). | |
| 9. After Sargsyan resigned in 2018, Pashinyan asserted himself as the clear leader of the people. | |
| 10. Known for his charismatic leadership, unlimited energy, and appreciation for troublemaking according to those who knew him. |
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