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05 June 2026 • 11:40 AMT
CIS observers briefed on election preparations

Representatives of the CIS observer mission met Armenian election officials to review preparations for the upcoming parliamentary vote.

05 June 2026 • 11:30 AMT
Overchuk says EU aid will not solve issues

Russia’s deputy prime minister argues that planned European Union assistance is too limited to significantly affect Armenia’s economy.

05 June 2026 • 11:29 AMT
Court asked to void 2002 Ararat Cement privatization

Among the issues cited in the claim are several circumstances surrounding the privatization process.

05 June 2026 • 11:27 AMT
U.S. stresses Armenia’s sovereign choice

The United States says only Armenian citizens should determine the country’s political future and leadership through democratic processes.

05 June 2026 • 11:22 AMT
Russian official links Armenia’s EU path to economic risks

“As we discussed in our first interview, the exchange-traded price is around $600 and could reach $800,” Shevtsov said.

05 June 2026 • 11:20 AMT
CEC clears prosecution of three PPA candidates

At the same time, the Central Electoral Commission stated that it found no circumstances indicating the existence of political motives.

05 June 2026 • 11:18 AMT
Former minister Gagik Beglaryan detained

Тhe Anti-Corruption Committee says former minister Gagik Beglaryan has been detained and prosecutors are seeking his pre-trial detention.

05 June 2026 • 11:14 AMT
Forty people face trial in election cases

Armenian prosecutors have referred 13 election-related criminal cases involving 40 defendants to courts.

05 June 2026 • 11:06 AMT
Charge filed against Tiran Khachatryan

Defense lawyer says authorities have charged retired general Tiran Khachatryan and quickly moved to complete the investigation.

05 June 2026 • 10:59 AMT
Lavrov says Armenia faces EAEU-EU choice

Russia’s foreign minister says Armenia must decide between remaining in the EAEU or pursuing European Union membership.

05 June 2026 • 10:58 AMT
CEC chief says campaign issues mostly technical

Despite a tense campaign involving 18 political forces, election officials say most reported issues have been technical rather than systemic.

05 June 2026 • 10:55 AMT
Pashinyan says Karapetyan won’t leave Armenia

The prime minister and opposition representatives exchanged sharp remarks over Samvel Karapetyan’s political future.

05 June 2026 • 10:54 AMT
Court orders two-month detention for ex-official

Former senior official Arman Sahakyan has been ordered into pre-trial detention as part of a criminal investigation into alleged vote-buying.

05 June 2026 • 10:47 AMT
Ashotyan, former Brusov rector detained

Authorities launched criminal proceedings against seven individuals over an alleged state property transfer.

05 June 2026 • 10:43 AMT
FIP says four groups backed from Russia

According to the report, the most notable conversation was with Arsen Abrahamyan, head of the Armenian community in Ulyanovsk.

05 June 2026 • 07:26 AMT
Media expert warns of fake PM office emails

Fake emails claiming to represent Armenia’s prime minister’s office were sent to media outlets and NGOs.

05 June 2026 • 07:23 AMT
Armenia exports 5,500 roses to Latvia

“On this very important occasion, we are exporting Armenian flowers to the European Union, specifically to Latvia,” Maragos said.

05 June 2026 • 07:22 AMT
Defense Ministry: military police act within legal authority

It says military police operations at border crossings support military registration and conscription procedures under existing law.

05 June 2026 • 07:20 AMT
Tatoyan, Pashinyan clash over war death toll

Tatoyan stated that the number of deaths was close to 5,000 and that the identities of those individuals were known.

05 June 2026 • 07:17 AMT
Sargsyan drops plan to seek restrictions on candidates

He says Armenia’s election commission lacks the power to restrict candidates, despite earlier calls regarding Kocharyan and Karapetyan.

05 June 2026 • 07:15 AMT
Putin sees Armenia’s EU plans as concerning

“Of course, this has concerned us, if a law has been adopted and it is not simply about discussions, but about a law,” he said.

04 June 2026 • 15:35 AMT
French envoy: EU is not asking Armenia to choose

“It is not the European Union, nor Europe’s friends, that are asking you to make a choice,” Decottignies said.

04 June 2026 • 15:33 AMT
Computers seized from Hayastan alliance Gyumri office

Investigators removed computers and documents from the opposition headquarters as part of an ongoing criminal investigation.

04 June 2026 • 15:30 AMT
Government approves debt relief measure

The decision will cancel certain debt obligations and lift enforcement restrictions for eligible displaced residents from Artsakh.

04 June 2026 • 15:28 AMT
Kos: Europe stands in solidarity with Armenia

“EU financial support, trade measures, and solidarity will help ease the pressure. I look forward to returning to Armenia soon,” she wrote.

04 June 2026 • 15:27 AMT
Marukyan predicts parliamentary representation

Edmon Marukyan says his party expects to enter parliament while describing the election campaign as deeply unequal.

04 June 2026 • 15:25 AMT
Opposition MP accuses authorities of abusing resources

“In the pre-election atmosphere, Pashinyan is spreading hatred and hostility, crossing the boundaries of public morality,” Minasyan said.

04 June 2026 • 12:50 AMT
Kurtulmuş: Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict is in past

Ankara says the settlement process is advancing and hopes to announce further developments on regional normalization soon.

04 June 2026 • 12:48 AMT
U.S.-Armenia TRIPP venture wins development approval

The newly approved joint initiative aims to support infrastructure, trade links, and economic growth across the region.

04 June 2026 • 12:46 AMT
Pashinyan accuses rivals of seeking “return to fear”

Speaking to voters, the prime minister accused former elites of seeking a return to fear, privilege, and oligarchic influence.