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Zoo confirms Tsarukyan zoo lion dies after sedation
Yerevan Zoo says an elderly lion transferred from Gagik Tsarukyan's residence died after sedation due to age-related health complications.
Artsakh lawmakers discuss speaker candidate
Let's wait and see whether consensus can be reached around a candidate,” Iskandaryan said.
Armenia, UAE mutually recognize driver's licenses
Armenian and UAE citizens can now use national driver's licenses during temporary stays.
Army chief introduces new unit commander
On July 6, Lieutenant General Edward Asryan conducted working visits to the 3rd and 2nd Army Corps.
Narek Karapetyan to take parliamentary seat
Strong Armenia says it rejects the election results but will pursue legal political action while taking parliamentary mandates.
Karapetyan says street protests will come once
Opposition leader says legal political efforts will continue before a single decisive street mobilization.
Krasnodar confirms Spertsyan's Al-Ahli transfer
Eduard Spertsyan has officially joined Saudi Arabian club Al-Ahli after Krasnodar confirmed the transfer of Armenia's national team captain.
Chalabyan predicts growing resistance
Avetik Chalabyan says the authorities will face increasing resistance in the coming months following the Constitutional Court's ruling.
Armenia, Indonesia discuss economic cooperation
Armenian and Indonesian officials discussed expanding trade, industrial cooperation, and investment.
New finds emerge at Shamiram archaeological site
Joint Armenian-Italian excavations at Shamiram uncovered significant Bronze and Iron Age remains.
Armenia sets first-half tourism record
Armenia welcomed more than one million tourist visits in the first half of 2026, marking a record for the January–June period.
Opposition MP signals rallies, street protests
Ishkhan Saghatelyan says several parties are uniting around a common agenda that will include rallies and street protests.
Armenia limits personal farm exports from July 10
Individuals leaving Armenia will no longer be allowed to export more than five kilograms of agricultural products for personal use.
PPA rep says Armenia faces delegitimization
Arman Abovyan criticized the case against Gagik Tsarukyan, describing it as politically driven.
Archbishop Bagrat sues Pashinyan
The Archbishop is seeking a public retraction from Nikol Pashinyan and symbolic compensation over disputed statements.
Brusov University bribery case sent to prosecutors
Armenia's Anti-Corruption Committee has completed its investigation into an alleged bribery case involving a department head.
Spertsyan agrees deal with Al-Ahli
Earlier, journalist Fabrizio Romano reported that the transfer fee would amount to $25 million.
EU commissioner makes Armenian apricot jam
Marta Kos encouraged consumers to buy Armenian fruit after making apricot jam as a gesture of support for Armenian farmers.
Papoyan reports 12.2% industrial output growth
Armenia's industrial output increased by 12.2% in the first five months of 2026, according to Economy Minister Gevorg Papoyan.
Independent Observer opposes new election rules
The initiative said the amendments disproportionately restrict voting rights and contradict the Constitution.
Hayastan bloc calls Tsarukyan detention political campaign
“We express our support for Gagik Tsarukyan and for all individuals facing politically motivated persecution,” the statement said.
Strong Armenia denounces crackdown on Tsarukyan
The alliance says pressure on Gagik Tsarukyan targets opposition forces and harms Armenia's economy and investment climate.
Opposition parties denounce pressure on Tsarukyan
Eight Armenian opposition groups accuse authorities of politically motivated pressure against Gagik Tsarukyan.
Investigators accuse Tsarukyan of organized fraud
Investigators allege an organized criminal scheme involving fraud and money laundering.
Rosatom proposes new nuclear plant for Armenia
Rosatom says a new large or medium-capacity nuclear power plant could provide a long-term solution to Armenia's electricity needs.
Mishustin stresses humanitarian ties with Armenia
Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin called for stronger humanitarian, cultural, and regional cooperation with Armenia.
Court orders seizure of Sargsyan assets worth AMD 630M
On July 3, 2026, Armenia's Anti-Corruption Court partially upheld the Prosecutor General's Office's claim for the confiscation of property.
Karen Grigoryan appointed ambassador to Pakistan
Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturyan has appointed Karen Grigoryan as ambassador to Pakistan.
Russian propane transits Azerbaijan to Armenia
Thirty railcars carrying Russian propane have been dispatched to Armenia through Azerbaijan.
Mishustin expects closer Armenia-Russia ties
The prime ministers of Armenia and Russia discussed bilateral relations, the Eurasian Economic Union, and urgent issues.
EU lawmaker raises Chalabyan case
An opposition European Parliament lawmaker has asked the European Commission to clarify its assessment of Avetik Chalabyan's detention.
Prosecutors seek to end Lake Sevan lease
Armenia's Prosecutor General's Office has called for the termination of a long-running lease for a shoreline land plot on Lake Sevan.
RA Economy Minister addresses EAEU industry council
Gevorg Papoyan called for deeper industrial cooperation within the Eurasian Economic Union during a meeting in Yekaterinburg.
Armenia, EU review justice cooperation agenda
Armenian and European Union officials reviewed progress on justice reforms, anti-corruption efforts, and visa liberalization.
Ararat Cement offices sealed after searches
Araratcement says investigators have completed their searches, but sealed offices continue to disrupt operations at the factory.
OCCRP highlights Armenia's role in cybercrime case
According to the court's ruling, victims in Germany suffered losses of approximately €8 million.
The Power of One Dram, ASSO conclude Forest Project in Shirak
As part of the initiative, 15,758 trees have already been planted in Armenia's Shirak Province.
Rubinyan, Grono discuss regional stability
Armenian and EU officials discussed regional security, transport connectivity and the Armenia-Azerbaijan peace process.
PPA spokesperson warns of int'l sports scandal
Iveta Tonoyan says removing foreign athletes from Armenia's Olympic training base could trigger an international controversy.
Simultaneous searches conducted at 70 locations
Investigators say simultaneous searches are underway at more than 70 locations as part of multiple ongoing criminal investigations.
Hayastan alliance to take parliamentary seats
The alliance says it will take its mandates, arguing they are essential tools for political resistance and defending voters’ interests.
Another Ararat park plot returned to community
The plot has an estimated cadastral value close to market value of 1.109 million drams.
Lawyer blames opposition over constitutional vote
Babayan says the opposition will bear responsibility if the government succeeds in putting constitutional amendments to a referendum.
ANC urges constitutional challenge to voting law
The Armenian National Congress calls for an urgent Constitutional Court review of electoral law amendments.
Rubinyan targets Strong Armenia over mandate decision
Ruben Rubinyan says Strong Armenia's decision to take parliamentary seats is an attempt to avoid justice and will not succeed.
Authorities confirm searches at Tsarukyan home
Attorney Yerem Sargsyan said he has not yet reviewed the details of the criminal proceedings.
MP urges release of Armenian detainees at OSCE PA
Galstyan stressed that failing to respond adequately to Azerbaijan’s policies weakens the very principles on which the OSCE was founded.
Five opposition parties launch new resistance phase
Five opposition political forces say the Constitutional Court ruling marks the beginning of coordinated political resistance.
Pashinyan visits Yekaterinburg for forum, talks
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan travels to Russia for Innoprom 2026, where he is scheduled to meet Russian PM Mishustin.
Strong Armenia to take parliamentary seats
Strong Armenia says it will enter parliament, arguing legislative presence and future street protests must work together.
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