Prosperous Armenia cites vote-count discrepancies
Prosperous Armenia says recount efforts have revealed discrepancies between polling station protocols and figures published on the election commission’s website.
Political force thanks 21,467 supporters
The party says the parliamentary elections were held amid pressure and violations, while expressing gratitude to those who supported its platform.
Azerbaijan links treaty to unresolved questions
Baku says several important issues must still be resolved before a final peace agreement with Armenia can be signed.
Kremlin awaits final Armenia election results
The Kremlin says it is closely following reports related to Armenia’s parliamentary elections while awaiting the official final outcome.
EU commissioner congratulates Pashinyan
The EU enlargement commissioner said a new EU-Armenia working group begins operations as Brussels seeks to deepen cooperation with Yerevan.
Ombudsman representatives visit detained Sahakyan
Representatives of Armenia’s Human Rights Defender visited Hovhannes Sahakyan after his detention and are reviewing concerns related to his rights.
Party cites administrative pressure and violations
Strong Armenia says it is analyzing the election process and will announce its position after assessing alleged violations and the final outcome.
Metsola and Berset pledge continued cooperation
Senior European officials congratulated Armenia’s prime minister and expressed support for deeper cooperation and democratic development.
OSCE/ODIHR says campaign was highly polarized
International observers described the campaign as deeply polarized, citing external pressure and information challenges while noting the elections were generally well organized.
Armenia Alliance to announce next steps later
The Armenia Alliance says it is reviewing its options and will present its political position after internal consultations.
Armenia did not pay CSTO membership dues in 2025
Armenia’s foreign minister said the country did not transfer membership dues to the CSTO in 2025 because it did not participate in the organization’s activities.
Karapetyan thanks supporters, awaits final results
Strong Armenia says it will issue a formal statement after the election results are fully finalized and reviewed.
Russian Foreign Ministry comments on Armenia vote
Russia says its future policy toward Armenia will be shaped by the practical steps taken by the country’s leadership.
Russian Foreign Ministry criticizes election process
Russia’s Foreign Ministry accused Armenian authorities of procedural violations and said the election campaign unfolded amid pressure on opposition groups.
Prosperous Armenia seeks recount of election results
The party says it will pursue recounts and legal remedies, alleging irregularities in the reporting of its vote totals.
Armenia sees steady progress with Turkey
Armenia’s foreign minister says relations with Turkey continue to advance and expressed confidence in achieving full normalization.
Parents' group urges opposition not to legitimize vote
An organization representing parents of fallen servicemen has called on opposition forces not to legitimize the June 7 parliamentary elections.
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.