Prosecutors expand asset claim against еx-police chief

Prosecutors expand asset claim against еx-police chief

July 24, 2026 - 13:24 AMT  09:24 GMT
Prosecutors revise an asset forfeiture claim against Valeri Osipyan and his wife after new expert findings and Interior Ministry records.
Tevanyan challenges extended detention, charges

Tevanyan challenges extended detention, charges

July 24, 2026 - 12:43 AMT  08:43 GMT
Andranik Tevanyan has challenged the decision to keep him in custody for another two months.
Paris talks focus on Armenia’s European market access

Paris talks focus on Armenia’s European market access

July 24, 2026 - 11:03 AMT  07:03 GMT
Vahan Kostanyan and Benjamin Haddad discuss bilateral strategic ties, Armenia-EU cooperation, and efforts to consolidate peace.
RA President signs law tying voting rights to residency

RA President signs law tying voting rights to residency

July 24, 2026 - 10:55 AMT  06:55 GMT
Rights groups had urged Khachaturyan to reject legislation barring some Armenian citizens living abroad from participating in elections.
Igor Sargsyan's house arrest replaced with supervision

Igor Sargsyan's house arrest replaced with supervision

July 23, 2026 - 18:29 AMT  14:29 GMT
The detention imposed on Igor Sargsyan was replaced with house arrest in November 2025.
Catholicos not yet invited to inaugural parliament session

Catholicos not yet invited to inaugural parliament session

July 23, 2026 - 16:12 AMT  12:12 GMT
Karekin II has not yet received an invitation to the new parliament opening session, although his participation is stipulated by law.
Groups urge Sinirlioğlu to clarify Armenian Church stance

Groups urge Sinirlioğlu to clarify Armenian Church stance

July 23, 2026 - 16:04 AMT  12:04 GMT
Four Armenian and international groups condemn recorded remarks by OSCE chief Feridun Sinirlioğlu.
Arinj Mall workers protest sealed stalls

Arinj Mall workers protest sealed stalls

July 23, 2026 - 15:53 AMT  11:53 GMT
Arinj Mall workers protested sealed retail stalls, demanding explanations from investigators.
Armenia allocates 325 million drams for international cases

Armenia allocates 325 million drams for international cases

July 23, 2026 - 15:08 AMT  11:08 GMT
Armenia will allocate about 325 million drams for legal services protecting state interests before international courts.
Karapetyan barred from leaving Armenia, faces AMD 1 bln bail

Karapetyan barred from leaving Armenia, faces AMD 1 bln bail

July 23, 2026 - 14:47 AMT  10:47 GMT
Prosecutors imposed travel restrictions and 1 billion dram bail on Narek Karapetyan, who faces charges including money laundering and coercion.
Pashinyan, Merz discuss Armenia-Azerbaijan peace

Pashinyan, Merz discuss Armenia-Azerbaijan peace

July 23, 2026 - 11:28 AMT  07:28 GMT
Both sides underscored the importance of achieving stable and lasting peace in the region.
National Assembly bonus funds allocated

National Assembly bonus funds allocated

July 23, 2026 - 11:23 AMT  07:23 GMT
Armenia's parliament approved the distribution of bonus funds among lawmakers, civil servants, and staff.
Ghazinyan hearing set for July 24

Ghazinyan hearing set for July 24

July 23, 2026 - 11:17 AMT  07:17 GMT
David Ghazinyan's court hearing is scheduled for July 24 as his defense seeks immediate release, citing his parliamentary status.
CEC explains Narek Karapetyan detention request return

CEC explains Narek Karapetyan detention request return

July 23, 2026 - 11:14 AMT  07:14 GMT
The CEC returned, rather than rejected, a request concerning Karapetyan, citing Constitutional Court guidance and limits of its legal authority.
Armenia-Iran expert forum opens in Syunik

Armenia-Iran expert forum opens in Syunik

July 22, 2026 - 18:47 AMT  14:47 GMT
Experts gathered in Syunik to discuss deeper bilateral cooperation, regional developments, and proposals for future joint initiatives.
CEC returns Narek Karapetyan detention request

CEC returns Narek Karapetyan detention request

July 22, 2026 - 18:05 AMT  14:05 GMT
Defense lawyer Aram Vardevanyan says the Central Election Commission returned the prosecution’s request for detention.
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