Prosecutor seeks lifting immunity for MP Artsvik Minasyan
Prosecutors claim he knowingly concealed the land seizure and illegal construction, presenting falsified documents that misrepresented the site’s condition.
Prosecutor seeks charges against MP Ohanyan in his absence
Seyran Ohanyan accused the ruling bloc of staging a political show despite knowing about his temporary medical incapacity.
Yerevan, Ottawa eye closer economic, democratic cooperation
”These are fundamental elements for any nation's identity and security, giving people confidence to think about the future,” the President noted.
Тurkey to reopen Ani Cathedral as mosque
Turkey begins “restoration” of Ani Cathedral, aiming to reopen it as a mosque, ignoring its Armenian heritage and Christian origin.
Samvel Karapetyan files lawsuits against ruling party MPs
Karapetyan demands that each MP retract alleged defamatory and insulting statements and pay AMD 9 million in compensation.
Pashinyan links clergy’s private lives to national security
”But let me illustrate just one aspect of how personal life relates to operational matters,” he wrote.
Armenian MP accused of planning terrorism, coup
Authorities accuse Artur Sargsyan of “plotting terrorism and power seizure”, ask parliament to authorize criminal proceedings.
Catholicos calls on youth to defend church, heritage
In his remarks, Karekin II addressed the pressing challenges facing the nation, including the issue of forcibly displaced Armenians from Artsakh.
Ruling party passes statement “rejecting political violence”
RA parliament passed a declaration “condemning terrorism and political violence as illegitimate means of seizing state power.” Opposition skipped the vote.
Armenia, Belgium hold political consultations in Yerevan
Officials from Armenia and Belgium discussed expanding bilateral ties, EU cooperation, and regional stability during political consultations in Yerevan.
U.S. support vital for South Caucasus stability: Deputy PM
Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan highlighted U.S. contributions to regional peace during a Independence Day celebration in Yerevan.
ANC: collective leadership structure coming soon
Levon Zurabyan said a new opposition structure based on collective leadership will soon emerge in response to political developments.
Justice Minister backs ENA nationalization move
“Other solutions related to Veolia Water may also be considered. I cannot comment further for now,” Galyan said.
Fine set for blocking road after minor accidents
The bill was authored by National Assembly Speaker Alen Simonyan and Civil Contract party MP Eduard Aghajanyan.
MPs pass bill penalizing unpaid rides on public transport
If the passenger is entitled to an exemption but fails to validate the card upon boarding, the fine will be 3,000 drams.
Two arrested after search at Tashir Group office
”Two have been detained, and motions have been filed with the court to impose detention as a preventive measure for the other two,” the Committee stated.
Parliament passes bill enabling nationalization of Electric Networks
Vardanyan explained that the new legislation seeks to introduce preventive mechanisms into the energy sector.
Zahharova says some oppose deepening Russia-Azerbaijan ties
“Beyond the formal label, these relations embody profound meaning — our shared history as part of a single state,” she said.
Government to sign new intl deal to boost startups
The competition was won by Plug and Play, which implemented a 26-week program in 2024–2025 for 20 Armenian startups.
Constitution draft still incomplete: Justice Minister
“There must be discussions around the ideological foundations for the text’s development,” Galyan said.
Opposition warns networks nationalization is political retribution
“If Kîrk Kîrköryan and Charles Aznavour were alive and backed Mother See, they'd face the same nationalization measures,” Danielyan assumed.
Turkish bill proposes naming Armenia border gate to honor Talaat Pasha
"The fact that the Alican border gate will bear the name of Talaat Pasha is not a mere change of signage," said the nationalist leader.
PM spokesperson silent on possible Dubai meeting
Nazeli Baghdasaryan did not confirm or deny whether a meeting between Pashinyan and Aliyev will take place in Dubai this July.
Armenia responds to Carnegie report on U.S. proposals
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ani Badalyan noted that “various partners regularly present proposals to Armenia and Azerbaijan.”
MP expelled from session over bottle-throwing
Hovik Aghazaryan was removed from Parliament after throwing a bottle and accusing the ruling party of anti-Russian incitement.
Bachkov wins IBA Pro title with knockout in Istanbul
”Thank you to everyone who came to support me, and to those who couldn’t make it to Turkey," said Bachkov.
Armenian MP elected OSCE PA democracy committee chair
Assuming his new duties, Khandanyan said the committee’s mission “has become more urgent than ever during these challenging times.”
Diaspora businessmen ask PM for blacklist of banned words
Diaspora Armenians express concern over detentions and asset seizures tied to certain statements, urging PM Pashinyan to clarify banned language.
Pashinyan, Aliyev reportedly plan late July meeting in Dubai
Armenian and Azerbaijani leaders are set to meet in Dubai, despite new Azerbaijani demands delaying a formal peace agreement.
Armenian wrestler wins silver at European U20 Championships
In the final match, the Armenian athlete was defeated by Georgia’s Rusatishvili, according to the Wrestling Federation of Armenia.
Defense seeks to drop charges against Archbishop Ajapahyan
The lawyers emphasized that in these interviews, the Archbishop did not call upon any unspecified group to carry out violent actions.
Civil Contract party issues anti-coup declaration
In justification, it references that in June 2025 law enforcement “exposed an attempted terrorist act aimed at overthrowing the constitutional order.”
Аrmenia, Тurkey, Azerbaijan reportedly agree on “Zangezur corridor”
Тhe deal was made during Pashinyan’s one‑day working visit to Turkey on June 20, and—if accurate—Russia would have no control over the corridor.
Tashir Group under criminal investigation for tax evasion
The Investigative Committee searched Tashir Group’s headquarters as part of a probe into large-scale tax evasion and money laundering.
MP: ENA workers neglecting duties for politics will be dismissed
"There are clear publications in the press that people at ENA are being compelled to participate in one rally or another," Aleksanyan said.
Opposition MP: Pashinyan directly threatens ENA staff
Mamijanyan said Pashinyan “is deadly afraid of both Samvel Karapetyan and all patriots—the most terrifying for him are the united, consolidated patriots.”
No future for those ignoring church and nation’s past, bishop says
”One must know the past to build the future and recognize past mistakes to avoid repeating them,” Bishop Grigor Khachatryan said.
Opposition MP calls Tashir probe part of ongoing repression
Garnik Danielyan said government uses law enforcement to intensify pressure, calling the Tashir raid part of political persecution.
Lawyer calls attempt to seize Karapetyan’s business absurd
The NA passed the bill in its first reading that outlines the potential nationalization of ENA, supported by 65 votes from ruling party lawmakers.
Karapetyan lawyers pledge support for targeted ENA workers
Samvel Karapetyan’s team vows legal aid and replacement jobs for unfairly dismissed Electric Networks of Armenia employees.
Suspects charged in money fraud, counterfeit scheme
The Investigative Committee wrapped up investigation into multi-year fraud and forgery operation involving fake payments and scam purchases.
Former President Sargsyan faces new bribery charges
Armenia’s former president Serzh Sargsyan is now officially charged in a new corruption case tied to business dealings and bribery.
Ruben Vardanyan trial resumes in Azerbaijan
Baku court resumed the controversial trial against Ruben Vardanyan, with next hearing set for July 8.
RA NA speaker blasts Russian TV for “hostile broadcasts”
Simonyan said Russian state TV, not the West, undermines Armenian sovereignty and public trust through “constant disinformation and insults.”
IDBank opens new branch at Homplex Mall
As Mher Abrahamyan, Chairman of the Management Board of IDBank, noted, being close and accessible to customers is a key principle.
Armenia, Canada discuss regional peace, cooperation
Ararat Mirzoyan briefed Anita Anand on peace negotiations with Azerbaijan and regional transit under the Crossroads of Peace concept.
RA ruling MPs reject call for OSCE mission on detainees
“Moreover, not only did they reject my proposal, it turned out that they had reached a mutual agreement with the Azerbaijani delegation,” Galstyan wrote.
Tashir Group headquarters raided amid investigation
Karapetyan was arrested for two months for making “a public call aimed at seizing powers assigned to the Armenian government.”
Armenian, Iranian FMs address regional and multilateral cooperation
The Armenian and Iranian foreign ministers discussed the regional crisis and prospects for cooperation amid a fragile Iran-Israel ceasefire.
Viva celebrated its 20th anniversary
Konstantin Sokolov emphasized that Viva not only develops technological infrastructure, but also actively invests in social initiatives.