Dilijan talks signal progress, Pashinyan says

Dilijan talks signal progress, Pashinyan says

June 18, 2026 - 16:44 AMT  12:44 GMT
Armenian prime minister says recent Armenian-Azerbaijani contacts help manage risks and advance the bilateral peace agenda.
Armenia plans procurement system reforms

Armenia plans procurement system reforms

June 18, 2026 - 16:12 AMT  12:12 GMT
Deputy Finance Minister Avag Avanesyan said the package introduces substantial changes to the procurement system.
Measures blocking ENA transfer remain in force

Measures blocking ENA transfer remain in force

June 18, 2026 - 13:16 AMT  09:16 GMT
Shareholders’ lawyers say arbitration safeguards remain active and warn Armenia could face liability for further actions against ENA.
Samvel Karapetyan calls for opposition unity

Samvel Karapetyan calls for opposition unity

June 18, 2026 - 11:20 AMT  07:20 GMT
The Strong Armenia leader urged opposition groups to unite, arguing that broader coordination is needed after the parliamentary elections.
David Ghazinyan detained for two months

David Ghazinyan detained for two months

June 18, 2026 - 11:05 AMT  07:05 GMT
After an overnight hearing, the court granted investigators’ request to detain the opposition parliamentary candidate.
Wings of Unity files court appeal over CEC ruling

Wings of Unity files court appeal over CEC ruling

June 18, 2026 - 11:16 AMT  07:16 GMT
The party has taken legal action against the election authority, disputing a decision linked to election results and vote invalidations.
CEC approves motions against two more candidates

CEC approves motions against two more candidates

June 18, 2026 - 11:11 AMT  07:11 GMT
The CEC has also granted consent for criminal proceedings to be initiated against Robert Kocharyan.
Pashinyan highlights value of direct dialogue with Baku

Pashinyan highlights value of direct dialogue with Baku

June 17, 2026 - 18:57 AMT  14:57 GMT
The Armenian prime minister says maintaining momentum in negotiations was a key priority following the parliamentary elections.
Archbishop Mikael says detention is unlawful

Archbishop Mikael says detention is unlawful

June 17, 2026 - 18:48 AMT  14:48 GMT
During the appeal hearing, the defense challenged the legal basis of the case, while Archbishop Mikael Ajapahyan declared his innocence.
Davit Ghazinyan detained after immunity lifted

Davit Ghazinyan detained after immunity lifted

June 17, 2026 - 18:34 AMT  14:34 GMT
The allegations concern the preparation of election bribery, while Ghazinyan continues to deny wrongdoing.
Pashinyan says Gyumri election scenarios under review

Pashinyan says Gyumri election scenarios under review

June 17, 2026 - 18:32 AMT  14:32 GMT
Authorities are working on various scenarios regarding potential early elections while continuing infrastructure projects in the city.
CEC approves criminal proceedings against Kocharyan

CEC approves criminal proceedings against Kocharyan

June 17, 2026 - 18:30 AMT  14:30 GMT
The CEC considered the motions submitted by the Prosecutor General’s Office during a closed-door session.
Pashinyan denies ‘300,000 Azerbaijanis’ claim

Pashinyan denies ‘300,000 Azerbaijanis’ claim

June 17, 2026 - 18:15 AMT  14:15 GMT
The prime minister rejected campaign claims about mass Azerbaijani resettlement and pledged continued action against election bribery.
Appeal court hears arguments in Ajapahyan case

Appeal court hears arguments in Ajapahyan case

June 17, 2026 - 18:13 AMT  14:13 GMT
The defense argues that the charges lack specificity and that courts relied on facts not properly examined during proceedings.
France and Greece join drills in Armenia

France and Greece join drills in Armenia

June 17, 2026 - 18:07 AMT  14:07 GMT
The annual exercise brings together Armenian, U.S., French and Greek forces to strengthen peacekeeping readiness and interoperability.
Defense disputes Kocharyan prosecution request

Defense disputes Kocharyan prosecution request

June 17, 2026 - 18:05 AMT  14:05 GMT
Robert Kocharyan’s lawyer argues that the case concerns an old transaction unrelated to the former president or his family.
---