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Lavrov Seeks Clarification on Armenia's NATO and EU Ties

Lavrov Displeased with Armenia’s Tilt to NATO; Wants Clarification from Yerevan

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has expressed concern over Armenia's recent moves toward closer integration with NATO and the European Union, according to reporting from RIA Novosti. Lavrov indicated that Russia seeks clarification from the Armenian government on its strat

HetqJun 10, 20261 min read
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Seven Georgians Tried in France for Rare Book Thefts

Seven Georgians tried in France over theft of rare Russian books

Seven Georgian nationals face trial in Paris for stealing rare editions of Russian literary classics from prestigious French libraries, including works by Alexander Pushkin and Nikolai Gogol. The defendants are charged with criminal conspiracy and theft of cultural objects, with

Public Radio of ArmeniaJun 9, 20261 min read
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Opposition Armenia Alliance Requests Vote Recounts After Elections

Armenia Alliance seeks recount in several polling stations following parliamentary elections

Armenia's opposition Armenia Alliance has filed complaints requesting vote recounts in approximately two dozen polling stations following the country's June 7 parliamentary elections. Opposition lawmaker Ishkhan Saghatelyan said the requests stem from discrepancies between result

Public Radio of ArmeniaJun 9, 20261 min read
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Armenia Strengthens Air Defense Capabilities, Says Military Chief

Armenia building self-reliant air defense system, General Staff chief says

Armenia is undertaking a comprehensive modernization of its armed forces with emphasis on air defense, missile defense, and counter-drone capabilities, according to Chief of the General Staff Edvard Asryan. Speaking during a military briefing, Asryan defended recent defense acqui

Public Radio of ArmeniaJun 9, 20261 min read
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Armenian PM Outlines Priorities After Parliamentary Elections

Armenian PM outlines post-election priorities, calls for swift implementation of TRIPP project

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan chaired a government meeting to outline post-election priorities following the June 7 parliamentary elections. He praised state institutions for ensuring smooth election operations and law enforcement efforts to combat electoral violations,

Public Radio of ArmeniaJun 9, 20261 min read
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ODIHR releases preliminary findings on Armenia's recent elections

Armenia’s voters were offered a genuine choice against a backdrop of direct foreign pressure and uneven campaign opportunities

The Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) has released its preliminary conclusions following observation of recent elections in Armenia. According to the report, voters were presented with genuine political choices despite external pressures and disparities

HetqJun 9, 20261 min read
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Criminal Tax Evasion Charges Filed Against Tsarukyan

Criminal charges filed against Prosperous Armenia leader Gagik Tsarukyan

Criminal charges have been filed against Gagik Tsarukyan, a prominent Armenian businessman and leader of the Prosperous Armenia Party, on allegations of tax evasion on an especially large scale, according to Armenia's Prosecutor General's Office. Tsarukyan was charged under Artic

Public Radio of ArmeniaJun 9, 20261 min read
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Iranian President Congratulates Pashinyan on Election Victory

Masoud Pezeshkian sends congratulatory message to Prime Minister Pashinyan

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian sent a congratulatory message to Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and the Civil Contract Party following their victory in recent Armenian parliamentary elections. In his message, Pezeshkian expressed confidence that bilateral relations b

HetqJun 9, 20261 min read
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Armenia's Electoral Commission Reports No Result-Affecting Violations

Central Electoral Commission Chief: No Violations Affecting Election Results

Armenia's Central Electoral Commission (CEC) Chairman Vahagn Hovakimyan stated that no violations discovered during recent elections were significant enough to affect the overall results, according to reporting from Massis Post. The statement comes as part of ongoing scrutiny of

Massis PostJun 9, 20261 min read
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ICC Suspends Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan Amid Misconduct Investigation

ICC suspends top prosecutor after investigating misconduct allegations

The International Criminal Court has suspended chief prosecutor Karim Khan effective immediately while investigating allegations of sexual misconduct, according to reporting from Public Radio of Armenia. The ICC's management oversight body referred the matter to the court's 125 m

Public Radio of ArmeniaJun 9, 20261 min read
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Armenian Opposition Leader Criticizes Recent Election Results

Samvel Karapetyan Calls the Elections a “Disgrace”

Narek Karapetyan, leader of the Strong Armenia political alliance, has criticized recent elections in Armenia, calling them a "disgrace." The statement reflects ongoing political tensions in the country following electoral proceedings. Strong Armenia is a political coalition that

Massis PostJun 9, 20261 min read
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World Leaders Congratulate Pashinyan on Election Victory

World Leaders, EU Congratulate Pashinyan on Election Victory

International leaders and European Union officials have congratulated Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan following his electoral victory. French President Emmanuel Macron characterized the result as a "resounding victory" in a social media post, extending warm congratulation

HetqJun 9, 20261 min read
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