Parliament to debate election law changes

Parliament to debate election law changes

June 27, 2026 - 11:23 AMT  07:23 GMT
Proposed legal changes would restrict voting rights based on prior residency in Armenia.
Against Everyone party dissolves

Against Everyone party dissolves

June 26, 2026 - 18:49 AMT  14:49 GMT
The party has announced its self-dissolution, while its members say they will remain active in politics under a different format.
Lawyer questions  Constitutional Court composition

Lawyer questions Constitutional Court composition

June 26, 2026 - 18:40 AMT  14:40 GMT
All Constitutional Court judges except one were appointed during the tenure of a single political force.
CC election ruling due by July 4

CC election ruling due by July 4

June 26, 2026 - 18:12 AMT  14:12 GMT
On June 26, the Constitutional Court began hearing the case challenging the results of the parliamentary elections.
New charges filed against Vardan Ghukasyan

New charges filed against Vardan Ghukasyan

June 26, 2026 - 16:41 AMT  12:41 GMT
Investigators have brought a new charge against Ghukasyan, alleging he used force against a police officer during a court hearing.
Alkhhas Ghazaryan nominated for deputy speaker

Alkhhas Ghazaryan nominated for deputy speaker

June 26, 2026 - 16:33 AMT  12:33 GMT
The ruling Civil Contract party has nominated Alkhas Ghazaryan for the position of deputy speaker.
Opposition challenges Constitutional Court panel

Opposition challenges Constitutional Court panel

June 26, 2026 - 16:32 AMT  12:32 GMT
Judge Seda Safaryan, whose own participation in the case had also been questioned, responded to Orbelyan's motion.
Constitutional Court approves election case procedure

Constitutional Court approves election case procedure

June 26, 2026 - 16:28 AMT  12:28 GMT
The Constitutional Court rejected Aram Orbelyan's motion seeking to have the composition of the court declared unauthorized.
Cassation Court rejects prosecutor appeal over clergy

Cassation Court rejects prosecutor appeal over clergy

June 26, 2026 - 15:08 AMT  11:08 GMT
The Court of Cassation declined to hear the prosecutor's appeal in a case involving Aragatsotn Diocese clergy.
Constitutional Court rejects DOK party election motion

Constitutional Court rejects DOK party election motion

June 26, 2026 - 15:01 AMT  11:01 GMT
The Constitutional Court rejected DOK's request to separate its election complaint, keeping all challenges in a single consolidated proceeding.
Constitutional Court hears election complaints

Constitutional Court hears election complaints

June 26, 2026 - 12:31 AMT  08:31 GMT
Armenia's Constitutional Court has begun hearing complaints to the parliamentary election results, with seven political forces seeking judicial review.
Davit Hambardzumyan released from courtroom

Davit Hambardzumyan released from courtroom

June 26, 2026 - 11:11 AMT  07:11 GMT
An appeals court overturned the previous verdict, ordered a retrial, and replaced house arrest with administrative supervision.
Vahagn Aleksanyan nominated for deputy speaker

Vahagn Aleksanyan nominated for deputy speaker

June 26, 2026 - 11:09 AMT  07:09 GMT
Vahagn Aleksanyan says his nomination followed a smooth internal process, stressing there is no tension within the Civil Contract party.
Ruben Rubinyan set for parliament speaker role

Ruben Rubinyan set for parliament speaker role

June 26, 2026 - 11:08 AMT  07:08 GMT
Ruben Rubinyan says his nomination reflects political consensus, praises Alen Simonyan's record, and pledges to continue his team's work.
Prosecutors seek to lift Tsarukyan's immunity

Prosecutors seek to lift Tsarukyan's immunity

June 25, 2026 - 18:35 AMT  14:35 GMT
Armenia's Prosecutor General's Office has asked the Central Election Commission to authorize criminal prosecution of Gagik Tsarukyan.
Avanesyan's detention replaced with house arrest

Avanesyan's detention replaced with house arrest

June 25, 2026 - 18:30 AMT  14:30 GMT
The court rejected prosecutors' request to extend detention and instead placed Arthur Avanesyan under house arrest.
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