Former justice minister Arpine Hovhannisyan says the ruling party can govern alone but lacks enough seats to amend the Constitution.

Observers from the Commonwealth of Independent States said Armenia’s parliamentary elections met legal requirements and were conducted competitively.

Arman Tatoyan says the prime minister exceeded his authority by declaring victory before vote counting was sufficiently completed.

The Ukrainian president welcomed Armenia’s election outcome and said the European Union should provide tangible support to the country.

Election monitoring group plans to contest results from two polling stations, citing ballot shortages and alleged voting irregularities.

Kazakhstan and Georgia extended congratulations to Armenia’s prime minister following his party’s success in parliamentary elections.

Election observer Daniel Ioannisyan pointed to vote-buying and Russian influence as the main concerns during the campaign and voting process.

Armenia’s election commission has detailed who can request recounts and challenge polling station results following parliamentary elections.

European officials praised Armenia’s democratic path and emphasized expanding cooperation with the country across key sectors.

The latest preliminary election tally places Prosperous Armenia just below the threshold required for representation in parliament.

Prime minister says budget revenues hit a record level in 2025, while spending and capital investments continued to grow significantly.

A fatal stabbing near a polling station in Yerevan has led to a murder investigation, with three individuals detained.

Armenia’s prime minister repeated calls for criminal accountability for opposition leaders and dismissed the prospect of post-election political turmoil.

European Commission president praises ties with democratic Armenia and says the country can rely on continued European support.

Armenia’s new parliament will include four political forces, with Civil Contract holding a majority after seat allocation based on election results.

Armenian prime minister says his party will hold a parliamentary majority and form the next government following June 7 elections.

Opposition candidate alleges authorities stopped vote counting as support declined, following the ruling party’s declaration of victory.

Armenia’s election authority released preliminary nationwide results after counting votes from all polling stations in the June 7 parliamentary election.

The regular elections to the National Assembly have concluded. All polling stations closed at 20:00.

Law enforcement agencies reported additional election-related violations and said nearly 200 reports remain under examination.

Election officials reported that nearly half of eligible voters had participated by late afternoon.

The detainee participated in voting from prison and briefly commented on his condition before officials ended further questioning.

Law enforcement officials say an investigation is underway after reports of alleged vote-buying near a polling station in Gyumri.

Lawyers Artush Hakobyan and Hayk Harutyunyan are not being allowed to enter and protect the rights of those individuals.

The prime ministerial candidate said he voted for an independent Armenia integrated into the democratic and progressive world.

Marukyan noted that voter turnout appears to be relatively high at this stage of the election.

Authorities said a representative of the alliance was detained following an incident at a polling station and an ensuing criminal investigation.

Sargsyan stated that he had voted for an Armenia capable of defending its state borders and protecting the rights of its citizens.

The Russian deputy prime minister said Moscow has repeatedly conveyed its assessment of the European Union to Armenian officials.

The opposition candidate said he voted for a future focused on stability, economic development and Armenia’s role as a regional connector.

Authorities reported extensive criminal proceedings linked to the electoral process, including vote-buying and campaign violations.

The monitoring group expressed concerns about observer conduct and the presentation of election-related information in the public sphere.

A total of 121 reports concerning suspected electoral violations are currently being reviewed.

The migration authority says only Armenian citizens appear on electoral rolls and dismisses claims linked to a viral video.

Several monitoring groups reported violations involving voter guidance, ballot secrecy, polling station procedures, and observer activities.

“These elections are truly of historic significance. Today, we are deciding our future,” he said.

Kocharyan expressed confidence in the opposition’s prospects and said major changes were ahead in Armenia’s political life.

Official figures show strong voter participation, with more than one-third of eligible citizens having voted by early afternoon.

The alliance leader denied accusations against his bloc, criticized detentions of supporters and outlined his views on Armenia’s future.

Two opposition forces report access restrictions, technical irregularities and detentions, urging scrutiny of the electoral process.

Human rights officials are monitoring election-related complaints and reports while providing round-the-clock support to voters.

The opposition alliance says law enforcement actions are obstructing the electoral process and calls on observers to document the situation.

Officials say misleading messages from foreign sources sought to spread panic and disrupt the normal conduct of election day.

Casting his vote under house arrest, the archbishop offered a brief remark and blessed citizens outside the polling station.

As part of the criminal proceedings initiated over the incident, several individuals have been detained.

The head of the Armenian Apostolic Church said he voted with prayer, expressing hope for Armenia’s security, strength, and prosperity.

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan voted in Yerevan and said he is prepared to accept and act on the public’s choice.

The voter register includes 2,485,851 eligible voters. Polling stations will remain open until 8:00 p.m.

Armenia’s election authorities reported several technical issues at polling stations but said all incidents are being addressed.

Armenia’s election commission chief says several polling officials were absent due to arrests, personal circumstances, and technical issues.