Nikol Pashinyan (Armenian Politician) Biography

Quick Info

Profession	Politician, Journalist
Nationality	Armenian
Date of Birth	01/06/1975
Age	51 years
Birthplace	Ijevan, Armenian SSR, Soviet Union

Latest News about Nikol Pashinyan

02/08/2026

Nikol Pashinyan was appointed Prime Minister of Armenia on 2 August 2026, following the parliamentary election cycle and the formal constitutional process for government formation. The appointment extended his tenure as the country's leader amid continued domestic debate over peace negotiations and regional security.

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
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
Weight	75 kg
Eye Color	Dark Brown
Hair Color	Salt & Pepper (Semi-bald)

Educational Qualification(s)

College/University	Yerevan State University, Armenia
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
Religion	Not Known
Food Habit	Non-Vegetarian
Hobbies	Reading, Travelling

Relationships & More

Marital Status	Married
Wife/Spouse	Anna Hakobyan (Journalist)
Children	Ashot Mariam (Arpi) Shushan

Family

Parents	Names Not Known
Father	Vova Pashinyan (football and volleyball coach)

Career

Political Party	Impeachment Union (2007), Armenian National Congress (2008-2013), Civil Contract (2013-present)
Biggest Rival	Serzh Sargsyan
Key Milestones	Elected to National Assembly in 2012 as part of Armenian National Congress Alliance; served as Chairman of NA Ethics Committee (2012-2013) Led non-violent Velvet Revolution in April-May 2018, resulting in Serzh Sargsyan's resignation Elected Prime Minister on May 8, 2018 Resigned October 16, 2018, to hold snap elections; My Step Alliance won ~70% in December 2018; reappointed PM on January 14, 2019 Resigned April 25, 2021, for snap elections; Civil Contract won majority in June 2021 elections Appointed Prime Minister on August 2, 2021 after Civil Contract received 53.91% of votes in June 20, 2021 extraordinary elections Founded newspaper Oragir in opposition to Robert Kocharyan in late 1990s; became editor of Haykakan Zhamanak (Armenian Times) in 1999, known as the country's most fearless liberal newspaper Led protests against disputed 2008 presidential election results; arrested and sentenced to seven years in prison in January 2010 on charges of organizing mass disorders on March 1, 2008 Spent approximately four months in hiding (2008-2009); surrendered to authorities on July 1, 2009; released in 2011 under general amnesty Resigned October 16, 2018, to hold snap elections; My Step Alliance won approximately 70% in December 2018; reappointed PM on January 14, 2019 Led Armenia through the Second Nagorno-Karabakh War (September-November 2020); signed trilateral ceasefire agreement on November 9, 2020, ending 44 days of fighting

Social Media

Facebook	https://www.facebook.com/nikol.pashinyan/
Twitter	https://x.com/NikolPashinyan

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.

Nikol Pashinyan Politician, Journalist Armenian Ijevan, Armenian SSR, Soviet Union