Karapetyan condemns vote-buying allegations

Karapetyan condemns vote-buying allegations

June 7, 2026 - 15:25 AMT  11:25 GMT
The alliance leader denied accusations against his bloc, criticized detentions of supporters and outlined his views on Armenia’s future.
Opposition groups report violations, technical issues

Opposition groups report violations, technical issues

June 7, 2026 - 15:23 AMT  11:23 GMT
Two opposition forces report access restrictions, technical irregularities and detentions, urging scrutiny of the electoral process.
Hayastan alliance reports unlawful detentions

Hayastan alliance reports unlawful detentions

June 7, 2026 - 15:17 AMT  11:17 GMT
The opposition alliance says law enforcement actions are obstructing the electoral process and calls on observers to document the situation.
Ministry warns of false bomb threats

Ministry warns of false bomb threats

June 7, 2026 - 15:15 AMT  11:15 GMT
Officials say misleading messages from foreign sources sought to spread panic and disrupt the normal conduct of election day.
Archbishop Mikael casts ballot in election

Archbishop Mikael casts ballot in election

June 7, 2026 - 12:53 AMT  08:53 GMT
Casting his vote under house arrest, the archbishop offered a brief remark and blessed citizens outside the polling station.
Several detained in Lori vote-buying case

Several detained in Lori vote-buying case

June 7, 2026 - 12:51 AMT  08:51 GMT
As part of the criminal proceedings initiated over the incident, several individuals have been detained.
Catholicos says he voted for Armenia’s future with prayer

Catholicos says he voted for Armenia’s future with prayer

June 7, 2026 - 12:47 AMT  08:47 GMT
The head of the Armenian Apostolic Church said he voted with prayer, expressing hope for Armenia’s security, strength, and prosperity.
Pashinyan votes, pledges to respect outcome

Pashinyan votes, pledges to respect outcome

June 7, 2026 - 12:46 AMT  08:46 GMT
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan voted in Yerevan and said he is prepared to accept and act on the public’s choice.
Voter turnout tops 14% by 11 am

Voter turnout tops 14% by 11 am

June 7, 2026 - 12:43 AMT  08:43 GMT
The voter register includes 2,485,851 eligible voters. Polling stations will remain open until 8:00 p.m.
CEC addresses technical voting issues

CEC addresses technical voting issues

June 7, 2026 - 12:41 AMT  08:41 GMT
Armenia’s election authorities reported several technical issues at polling stations but said all incidents are being addressed.
CEC chief says election officials detained overnight

CEC chief says election officials detained overnight

June 7, 2026 - 12:40 AMT  08:40 GMT
Armenia’s election commission chief says several polling officials were absent due to arrests, personal circumstances, and technical issues.
Investigators to examine Russia transfer list

Investigators to examine Russia transfer list

June 7, 2026 - 12:31 AMT  08:31 GMT
Investigators will examine a published list allegedly containing names of citizens brought from Russia to participate in elections.
Prosecutors seek to lift Ghazinyan immunity

Prosecutors seek to lift Ghazinyan immunity

June 7, 2026 - 12:29 AMT  08:29 GMT
Armenia’s Prosecutor General’s Office has petitioned election authorities regarding possible detention of candidate Davit Ghazinyan.
Mkhitaryan urges voters to cast ballots

Mkhitaryan urges voters to cast ballots

June 7, 2026 - 12:28 AMT  08:28 GMT
Former Armenia captain encouraged citizens to take part in parliamentary elections and exercise their democratic choice.
Suspect detained over election rights obstruction

Suspect detained over election rights obstruction

June 7, 2026 - 12:18 AMT  08:18 GMT
The ministry added that the suspect has been transferred to the Investigative Committee.
Narek Karapetyan votes for major change

Narek Karapetyan votes for major change

June 7, 2026 - 12:16 AMT  08:16 GMT
Casting his vote in Tashir, Narek Karapetyan called for national renewal, social unity, and broad voter participation.
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