Bill links voting rights to residency in Armenia

Bill links voting rights to residency in Armenia

June 17, 2026 - 18:03 AMT  14:03 GMT
The proposal would restrict voting rights for citizens who spend extended periods outside Armenia, while preserving several exceptions.
Davit Ghazinyan stripped of parliamentary immunity

Davit Ghazinyan stripped of parliamentary immunity

June 17, 2026 - 16:07 AMT  12:07 GMT
The decision allows investigators to proceed with legal actions in a case involving alleged election bribery.
Assets seized in environmental damage investigation

Assets seized in environmental damage investigation

June 17, 2026 - 16:29 AMT  12:29 GMT
The excavated upper soil layer was allegedly mixed with overburden rock and deposited by the company on agricultural and forest lands.
Tribunal backs Armenia’s request in ENA dispute

Tribunal backs Armenia’s request in ENA dispute

June 17, 2026 - 16:01 AMT  12:01 GMT
The tribunal will separately examine Armenia’s objections before considering the merits of claims brought by the Karapetyan family.
Lawyer calls case against Ghazinyan baseless

Lawyer calls case against Ghazinyan baseless

June 17, 2026 - 16:25 AMT  12:25 GMT
Defense lawyers reject the evidence cited by investigators, while prosecutors seek authorization for criminal proceedings and detention.
Detentions made in election bribery investigation

Detentions made in election bribery investigation

June 17, 2026 - 16:24 AMT  12:24 GMT
Investigators say they obtained information suggesting voters were offered incentives in exchange for electoral support.
Prosecutors report violations in Araratcement lease

Prosecutors report violations in Araratcement lease

June 17, 2026 - 16:21 AMT  12:21 GMT
Authorities say irregularities were found in land lease registration and other transactions involving the cement producer.
Defense technology ties discussed in Paris

Defense technology ties discussed in Paris

June 17, 2026 - 12:55 AMT  08:55 GMT
Officials reviewed progress on a strategic memorandum and discussed advancing cooperation in defense innovation and technologies.
ECHR rules for Electric Yerevan protesters

ECHR rules for Electric Yerevan protesters

June 17, 2026 - 12:54 AMT  08:54 GMT
The European court found that two protesters were unlawfully deprived of liberty during the 2015 Electric Yerevan demonstrations.
Hayastan bloc briefs ODIHR on election violations

Hayastan bloc briefs ODIHR on election violations

June 17, 2026 - 12:51 AMT  08:51 GMT
“We expect ODIHR and other international election observation missions to provide an impartial assessment,” the post says.
Motion to end Tiran Khachatryan prosecution rejected

Motion to end Tiran Khachatryan prosecution rejected

June 17, 2026 - 12:46 AMT  08:46 GMT
The motion was based, in particular, on allegations that the time limits applicable to criminal prosecution had been violated.
For Republic party to challenge election outcome

For Republic party to challenge election outcome

June 17, 2026 - 11:04 AMT  07:04 GMT
According to the party, information-related and external factors also cast doubt on the constitutional legitimacy of the electoral process.
CEC to review Kocharyan immunity request

CEC to review Kocharyan immunity request

June 17, 2026 - 11:01 AMT  07:01 GMT
The prosecutor has appealed to the CEC to obtain consent to initiate criminal prosecution against Kocharyan.
Prosecutors seek criminal proceedings against Kocharyan

Prosecutors seek criminal proceedings against Kocharyan

June 16, 2026 - 18:43 AMT  14:43 GMT
No further details regarding the grounds for the request were provided in the report.
Republic Party urges to dissolve bribery-linked parties

Republic Party urges to dissolve bribery-linked parties

June 16, 2026 - 18:48 AMT  14:48 GMT
In its statement, the party also addressed Armenia’s economic relations with Russia and the European Union.
Karapetyan says ruling party lacks votes for referendum

Karapetyan says ruling party lacks votes for referendum

June 16, 2026 - 18:46 AMT  14:46 GMT
Karapetyan did not provide additional details regarding the legal assessment he referenced or the constitutional experts involved.
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