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Former Armenian MP Ruben Hakobyan detained by authorities

Former MP Ruben Hakobyan to be arrested

Former member of Armenia's National Assembly Ruben Hakobyan announced via Facebook that law enforcement authorities are seeking his arrest. Armenia's Investigative Committee confirmed that Hakobyan is being detained as part of an ongoing criminal investigation, though the agency

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Strong Armenia Party challenges June election results in court

Strong Armenia Party challenges parliamentary election results in Constitutional Court

Armenia's Strong Armenia Party has filed a petition with the Constitutional Court to invalidate results from the June 7, 2026 parliamentary elections. Party representative Aram Vardevanyan submitted the application, arguing the election results should be declared invalid, though

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US-Iran Talks Postponed After Vance Cancels Switzerland Trip

US-Iran talks postponed as Vance pulls out of Switzerland trip

A scheduled round of direct talks between the United States and Iran has been postponed after Vice President JD Vance cancelled a planned trip to Switzerland, according to BBC reporting. The White House announced Thursday that logistics for the meetings had not been "simple or pr

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Israeli strikes in Lebanon kill 18, four Israeli soldiers die

Lebanon says Israeli strikes kill 18 as Israel says four soldiers killed by Hezbollah

At least 18 people were killed in southern Lebanon following overnight Israeli airstrikes, according to Lebanon's health ministry. The Israeli Defense Forces said it struck 80 targets linked to Hezbollah and killed "dozens" of the Iran-backed group's members. Four Israeli soldier

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European Court Rules Azerbaijan Liable for Armenian Soldier's Death

ECHR Holds Azerbaijan Responsible for Killing and Torture of Armenian Soldier During April 2016 Hostilities

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has ruled that Azerbaijan is responsible for the killing and torture of an Armenian soldier during the April 2016 hostilities between the two countries. The court's decision, delivered in Strasbourg, addresses violations that occurred dur

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Turkey Signals Readiness for Armenia Normalization Talks

Fidan Says Turkey Is Ready for Normalization With Armenia Under the Right Conditions

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated that Turkey is prepared to pursue normalization of relations with Armenia, provided certain conditions are met. The remarks, made in Ankara, reflect ongoing diplomatic efforts between the two neighboring countries to resolve longstandin

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Armenia Opens Renovated Hakob Kojoyan Educational Complex

PM Pashinyan attends opening of reconstructed Hakob Kojoyan educational complex in Yerevan

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan attended the opening of the reconstructed Hakob Kojoyan Educational Complex in Yerevan on Wednesday. The project, part of the government's "300 Schools, 500 Kindergartens" initiative, involved reconstructing three buildings and constructing a new fa

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Mirzoyan Calls on EU to Increase Support for Armenia

Mirzoyan Urges EU Countries to Accelerate Support for Armenia Amid Russian Restrictions

Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan has urged European Union countries to accelerate financial and political support for Armenia, citing restrictions imposed by Russia that are affecting the country's development and stability. Speaking in Brussels, Mirzoyan emphasized Arme

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Yerevan to Relocate Vahagn Dragon Slayer Statue

Yerevan's "Vahagn the Dragon Slayer" Statue to be Moved to Russia Square

The Armenian government has approved the relocation of a statue depicting Vahagn Vishapakagh, the ancient Armenian pagan deity associated with fire, thunder, and war, from its current location to Russia Square in central Yerevan. The monument, which represents an important figure

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EU Disburses €34 Million in Economic Support to Armenia

EU delivers €34 million in immediate support to Armenia as announced by President von der Leyen

The European Commission has delivered €34 million to Armenia to help counter the economic effects of Russian trade restrictions on the country's private sector. The disbursement follows a recent call between EU President Ursula von der Leyen and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pash

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Four Armenian parties challenge June election results in court

Four more political forces challenge Armenia’s Parliamentary election results in Constitutional Court

Four political parties in Armenia have filed applications with the Constitutional Court challenging the results of the June 7 parliamentary elections, joining an earlier challenge by the Strong Armenia Alliance. The Prosperous Armenia Party, Wings of Unity Party, Democracy Law an

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Pashinyan Defends Election Results, Discusses Azerbaijan Dialogue

Pashinyan Says Civil Contract’s Election Results Are “Impeccably Legal,” Highlights Direct Dialogue With Azerbaijan

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has defended the election results of the Civil Contract party, stating they are "impeccably legal." Pashinyan's comments come as Armenia continues direct dialogue with Azerbaijan on ongoing regional issues. The statement underscores the rul

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