Shirak governor gives up parliamentary seat

Shirak governor gives up parliamentary seat

July 10, 2026 - 18:36 AMT  14:36 GMT
Shirak Governor Davit Arushanyan will stay in office after relinquishing his seat in Armenia’s National Assembly.
Kocharyan defense questions prosecution standards

Kocharyan defense questions prosecution standards

July 10, 2026 - 16:45 AMT  12:45 GMT
“You cannot draw conclusions about guilt, because any such conclusion would lead to a violation of the Constitution," Orbelyan said.
Appeals court frees Spartak Ghukasyan

Appeals court frees Spartak Ghukasyan

July 10, 2026 - 11:27 AMT  07:27 GMT
Appeals court replaced pre-trial detention with house arrest, leading to the release of Spartak Ghukasyan from the detention facility.
Karapetyan's house arrest extended

Karapetyan's house arrest extended

July 10, 2026 - 11:25 AMT  07:25 GMT
The court granted the investigators' request to extend Samvel Karapetyan's house arrest as criminal proceedings continue.
Two Civil Contract politicians resign

Two Civil Contract politicians resign

July 10, 2026 - 11:22 AMT  07:22 GMT
Two Civil Contract politicians announce their resignation from parliament, with one remaining mayor of Talin.
Aregnaz Manukyan detained for two months

Aregnaz Manukyan detained for two months

July 10, 2026 - 11:19 AMT  07:19 GMT
The Mother Armenia party issued a statement saying that Manukyan had not evaded questioning and is the caregiver for a minor child.
Rights groups condemn force used against Tsarukyan

Rights groups condemn force used against Tsarukyan

July 9, 2026 - 19:10 AMT  15:10 GMT
Ten rights organizations say the arrest video appeared intended to humiliate Gagik Tsarukyan.
201 illegal lakeside structures dismantled at Sevan

201 illegal lakeside structures dismantled at Sevan

July 9, 2026 - 19:09 AMT  15:09 GMT
The demolished structures include villas, cottages and other buildings linked to former senior officials and their relatives.
Karapetyan calls candidate withdrawals strategic move

Karapetyan calls candidate withdrawals strategic move

July 9, 2026 - 19:07 AMT  15:07 GMT
Strong Armenia leader says the withdrawal of 105 parliamentary candidates is a tactical decision.
Prosecutors seek return of ex-minister's land

Prosecutors seek return of ex-minister's land

July 9, 2026 - 18:27 AMT  14:27 GMT
Prosecutors ask the Anti-Corruption Court to void several transactions and return protected land allegedly held illegally by Aram Harutyunyan.
MONEYVAL places Armenia under enhanced monitoring

MONEYVAL places Armenia under enhanced monitoring

July 9, 2026 - 16:06 AMT  12:06 GMT
MONEYVAL has published its sixth-round mutual evaluation report, the first comprehensive assessment in a decade.
Pashinyan says Araratcement to become state-owned

Pashinyan says Araratcement to become state-owned

July 9, 2026 - 15:57 AMT  11:57 GMT
"The rule of law must prevail, and it must remain within the bounds of common sense,” he said.
Pashinyan says Simonyan's future role under discussion

Pashinyan says Simonyan's future role under discussion

July 9, 2026 - 15:55 AMT  11:55 GMT
"This is not about his political future. It is about the format of his future involvement,” he said.
Strong Armenia reallocates non-elected candidates

Strong Armenia reallocates non-elected candidates

July 9, 2026 - 15:53 AMT  11:53 GMT
Strong Armenia says candidates outside electable positions will focus on strengthening the party while reducing the risk of political pressure.
Pashinyan says agreements reached with Russia

Pashinyan says agreements reached with Russia

July 9, 2026 - 15:51 AMT  11:51 GMT
He said talks with his Russian counterpart resulted in several agreements, but declined to disclose details at this stage.
Arrest request filed for Aregnaz Manukyan

Arrest request filed for Aregnaz Manukyan

July 9, 2026 - 15:48 AMT  11:48 GMT
Armenian investigators have asked a court to place Manukyan in pretrial detention after bringing criminal charges against him.
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