Brussels pledges support for Armenia’s EU ambitions

Brussels pledges support for Armenia’s EU ambitions

May 11, 2026 - 15:42 AMT  11:42 GMT
EU officials said Europe will support Armenia’s aspirations for closer integration and possible future membership in the European Union.
Armenian lawmaker proposes tougher drug penalties

Armenian lawmaker proposes tougher drug penalties

May 11, 2026 - 15:34 AMT  11:34 GMT
The proposed amendments would significantly increase penalties for drug sales involving minors or online platforms.
Authorities clarify out-of-town voting rules

Authorities clarify out-of-town voting rules

May 11, 2026 - 15:31 AMT  11:31 GMT
The Central Election Commission said applications must be submitted to the Migration and Citizenship Service, not the CEC.
Armenia may require ID cards from age 16

Armenia may require ID cards from age 16

May 11, 2026 - 15:29 AMT  11:29 GMT
The Interior Ministry said the changes could support Armenia’s progress toward visa liberalization with the European Union.
DOK party unveils post-election vision

DOK party unveils post-election vision

May 11, 2026 - 13:41 AMT  09:41 GMT
The party said its future program would focus on law, social welfare and state sovereignty.
Lithuania restores Armenian Genocide publications

Lithuania restores Armenian Genocide publications

May 11, 2026 - 13:39 AMT  09:39 GMT
The materials had reportedly been removed after discussions involving Turkey’s embassy and Lithuania’s Foreign Ministry.
European rights network questions Armenian legislation

European rights network questions Armenian legislation

May 11, 2026 - 13:34 AMT  09:34 GMT
The organization said external oversight of the Ombudsperson’s work contradicts international standards.
Marutyan calls for balanced foreign ties

Marutyan calls for balanced foreign ties

May 11, 2026 - 13:31 AMT  09:31 GMT
Hayk Marutyan said Armenia should strengthen ties with regional partners, the U.S., European Union and Russia to improve national security.
Pashinyan says opponents should work in prisons

Pashinyan says opponents should work in prisons

May 11, 2026 - 12:49 AMT  08:49 GMT
Pashinyan said Armenia’s government has spent eight years fighting both crises and organized crime.
Tsarukyan pledges major changes after elections

Tsarukyan pledges major changes after elections

May 11, 2026 - 12:37 AMT  08:37 GMT
Tsarukyan said his planned Christ statue symbolizes unity and promised economic growth, peace and large-scale development projects for Armenia.
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