CEC chief says seat allocation remains uncertain
Armenia’s election commission says final parliamentary seat allocation cannot be determined until recount procedures are completed.
Civil Contract falls short of amendment threshold
Former justice minister Arpine Hovhannisyan says the ruling party can govern alone but lacks enough seats to amend the Constitution.
CIS observers call elections open and competitive
Observers from the Commonwealth of Independent States said Armenia’s parliamentary elections met legal requirements and were conducted competitively.
Opposition candidate criticizes victory claim
Arman Tatoyan says the prime minister exceeded his authority by declaring victory before vote counting was sufficiently completed.
Zelenskyy congratulates Pashinyan on election victory
The Ukrainian president welcomed Armenia’s election outcome and said the European Union should provide tangible support to the country.
Election complaints filed over polling stations
Election monitoring group plans to contest results from two polling stations, citing ballot shortages and alleged voting irregularities.
Regional leaders welcome election result
Kazakhstan and Georgia extended congratulations to Armenia’s prime minister following his party’s success in parliamentary elections.
Observer mission cites election violations
Election observer Daniel Ioannisyan pointed to vote-buying and Russian influence as the main concerns during the campaign and voting process.
CEC outlines procedures for recount applications
Armenia’s election commission has detailed who can request recounts and challenge polling station results following parliamentary elections.
European leaders back deeper Armenia-EU ties
European officials praised Armenia’s democratic path and emphasized expanding cooperation with the country across key sectors.
Prosperous Armenia falls short of parliament threshold
The latest preliminary election tally places Prosperous Armenia just below the threshold required for representation in parliament.
Pashinyan presents 2025 budget performance
Prime minister says budget revenues hit a record level in 2025, while spending and capital investments continued to grow significantly.
Murder investigation launched over polling station stabbing
A fatal stabbing near a polling station in Yerevan has led to a murder investigation, with three individuals detained.
Pashinyan says opposition leaders will face justice
Armenia’s prime minister repeated calls for criminal accountability for opposition leaders and dismissed the prospect of post-election political turmoil.
EU chief says Armenia can count on Europe
European Commission president praises ties with democratic Armenia and says the country can rely on continued European support.
Four political forces enter new parliament
Armenia’s new parliament will include four political forces, with Civil Contract holding a majority after seat allocation based on election results.
Pashinyan hails election outcome
Armenian prime minister says his party will hold a parliamentary majority and form the next government following June 7 elections.
Karapetyan says vote count was halted
Opposition candidate alleges authorities stopped vote counting as support declined, following the ruling party’s declaration of victory.
CEC publishes preliminary results from all polling stations
Armenia’s election authority released preliminary nationwide results after counting votes from all polling stations in the June 7 parliamentary election.
Polling stations close as voting ends
The regular elections to the National Assembly have concluded. All polling stations closed at 20:00.
19 double-voting cases recorded by 5 p.m.
Law enforcement agencies reported additional election-related violations and said nearly 200 reports remain under examination.
Turnout reaches 48.92% by 5 p.m.
Election officials reported that nearly half of eligible voters had participated by late afternoon.
Osipyan votes from Nubarashen prison
The detainee participated in voting from prison and briefly commented on his condition before officials ended further questioning.
Three detained over alleged vote-buying in Gyumri
Law enforcement officials say an investigation is underway after reports of alleged vote-buying near a polling station in Gyumri.
Three detained at Strong Armenia office in Gyumri
Lawyers Artush Hakobyan and Hayk Harutyunyan are not being allowed to enter and protect the rights of those individuals.
Aram Sargsyan says he voted for democratic Armenia
The prime ministerial candidate said he voted for an independent Armenia integrated into the democratic and progressive world.
Marukyan comments on post-election scenarios
Marukyan noted that voter turnout appears to be relatively high at this stage of the election.
Strong Armenia representative detained after incident
Authorities said a representative of the alliance was detained following an incident at a polling station and an ensuing criminal investigation.
Еx-president questions military parade display
Sargsyan stated that he had voted for an Armenia capable of defending its state borders and protecting the rights of its citizens.
Overchuk says EU has become military-political bloc
The Russian deputy prime minister said Moscow has repeatedly conveyed its assessment of the European Union to Armenian officials.
Zurabyan calls for transformative change
The opposition candidate said he voted for a future focused on stability, economic development and Armenia’s role as a regional connector.
224 prosecuted over vote-buying allegations
Authorities reported extensive criminal proceedings linked to the electoral process, including vote-buying and campaign violations.
Complaint filed over CIS mission representative
The monitoring group expressed concerns about observer conduct and the presentation of election-related information in the public sphere.
Six arrested in double-voting cases
A total of 121 reports concerning suspected electoral violations are currently being reviewed.
Officials reject claims about Turkish voter registration
The migration authority says only Armenian citizens appear on electoral rolls and dismisses claims linked to a viral video.
Observer groups report election irregularities
Several monitoring groups reported violations involving voter guidance, ballot secrecy, polling station procedures, and observer activities.
Tatoyan urges voters to choose capable leaders
“These elections are truly of historic significance. Today, we are deciding our future,” he said.
Kocharyan predicts major political changes
Kocharyan expressed confidence in the opposition’s prospects and said major changes were ahead in Armenia’s political life.
More than 847,000 voters cast ballots
Official figures show strong voter participation, with more than one-third of eligible citizens having voted by early afternoon.
Karapetyan condemns vote-buying allegations
The alliance leader denied accusations against his bloc, criticized detentions of supporters and outlined his views on Armenia’s future.
Opposition groups report violations, technical issues
Two opposition forces report access restrictions, technical irregularities and detentions, urging scrutiny of the electoral process.
Ombudsman's office on election-day alert
Human rights officials are monitoring election-related complaints and reports while providing round-the-clock support to voters.
Hayastan alliance reports unlawful detentions
The opposition alliance says law enforcement actions are obstructing the electoral process and calls on observers to document the situation.
Ministry warns of false bomb threats
Officials say misleading messages from foreign sources sought to spread panic and disrupt the normal conduct of election day.
Archbishop Mikael casts ballot in election
Casting his vote under house arrest, the archbishop offered a brief remark and blessed citizens outside the polling station.
Several detained in Lori vote-buying case
As part of the criminal proceedings initiated over the incident, several individuals have been detained.
Catholicos says he voted for Armenia’s future with prayer
The head of the Armenian Apostolic Church said he voted with prayer, expressing hope for Armenia’s security, strength, and prosperity.
Pashinyan votes, pledges to respect outcome
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan voted in Yerevan and said he is prepared to accept and act on the public’s choice.
Voter turnout tops 14% by 11 am
The voter register includes 2,485,851 eligible voters. Polling stations will remain open until 8:00 p.m.
CEC addresses technical voting issues
Armenia’s election authorities reported several technical issues at polling stations but said all incidents are being addressed.