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Constitutional Court Rejects Arguments to Invalidate Election Results
No Grounds to Invalidate Election Results, Galyan Says
A Constitutional Court official stated that arguments submitted challenging the validity of recent election results lack sufficient legal grounds for invalidation, according to reporting from Yerevan. The court's assessment, delivered by Galyan, indicates that the petitions filed
Armenia Pays Out $264.8 Million in Universal Health Insurance
Armenian Health Minister: Medical Insurance Payouts Total $264.8 Million
Armenia's Health Minister Anahit Avanesyan announced that the government has disbursed approximately $264.8 million (AMD 97.4 billion) through its universal health insurance system since its launch on January 1. The payouts have covered 842,750 individuals enrolled in the program
European Court Finds Armenia Lacks Judicial Delay Remedies
European Court Rules Against Armenia, Finding Citizens Lack Effective Remedies for Judicial Delays
The European Court of Human Rights has ruled against Armenia, determining that Armenian citizens lack effective legal remedies for complaints about excessively long court proceedings. The ECHR called on Armenian authorities to establish, as a priority, a specific and effective co
Armenia's Universal Health Insurance Reaches 1.7 Million Beneficiaries
Armenia’s Universal Health Insurance Beneficiaries Reach 1.7 Million
Armenia's universal health insurance system has expanded to cover approximately 1.7 million beneficiaries, according to recent figures from the Armenian government. The program represents the country's effort to provide comprehensive health coverage to its population through cent
Congress Marks 1,000 Days of Armenian POW Detention
The Region in Brief
Members of Congress and Armenian advocacy groups marked the 1,000th day of Azerbaijani detention of Armenian prisoners of war and civilian hostages in Washington. At least 19 Armenian detainees remain in custody, including eight former Artsakh leaders on trial in Baku. Advocacy g
Canada to Debut at Eurovision Song Contest 2027
Canada will take part in Eurovision Song Contest 2027
Canada will compete in the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest, marking the first new country to join the competition since Australia in 2015. The European Broadcasting Union approved Canada's participation after the country's public broadcaster CBC/Radio-Canada became a full EBU member
Armenian Constitutional Court Reviews Disputed June Election
Armenian Justice Minister Upholds June 7 Election Results
Armenia's Constitutional Court is nearing completion of its review into challenges to the country's June 7 parliamentary election results. Seven political forces have submitted cases questioning the legitimacy of the vote. Justice Minister statements indicate the court will soon
Pashinyan Meets EU Ambassadors to Strengthen Partnership
Pashinyan and EU Ambassadors Discuss Steps to Further Deepen Partnership
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan met with ambassadors of the European Union to discuss deepening bilateral relations between Armenia and the EU. The meeting, held in Yerevan, focused on steps to further strengthen the partnership between the country and European institutions. Detai
Georgia's Interior Minister Visits Armenia for Official Talks
Georgia’s Minister of Internal Affairs to visit Armenia
Sulkhan Tamazashvili, Georgia's Minister of Internal Affairs, has arrived in Armenia for an official visit at the invitation of Armenian Interior Minister Arpine Sargsyan. During the multi-day visit, the Georgian delegation will hold bilateral discussions focused on law enforceme
Israel's Cabinet unanimously approves Armenian Genocide recognition
ANC-International issues statement on Israeli Cabinet’s genocide recognition
Israel's cabinet has unanimously approved a proposal to officially recognize the Armenian Genocide, with the draft resolution expected to be submitted to the Knesset for parliamentary adoption. Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar, who introduced the measure, emphasized that recognition
UK Asylum Seekers to Repay Support Costs Under New Bill
Refugees would be told to repay around £10,000 under new asylum bill
The United Kingdom is implementing new measures requiring asylum seekers and refugees to repay approximately £10,000 toward accommodation and support costs once they begin earning sufficient income, according to the Immigration and Asylum Bill. Under the plan, asylum seekers elig
Armenia's Justice Minister Defends IMEI Registration System
Armenia’s Justice Minister rejects claims IMEI registration system is meant for public surveillance
Armenia's Justice Minister Srbuhi Galyan rejected concerns that a new IMEI registration system represents government surveillance of citizens. The Armenian government approved draft amendments to the Law on Electronic Communications on June 25, establishing a nationwide system to