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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
Source: Massis Post
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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
Source: Public Radio of Armenia
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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
Source: Massis Post
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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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Two Strong Armenia Candidates Arrested in Vote-Buying Probe

Two “Strong Armenia” candidates arrested in vote-buying and money laundering investigation

Two parliamentary candidates from Armenia's Strong Armenia alliance have been arrested as part of a criminal investigation into alleged vote-buying and money laundering, Armenia's Investigative Committee announced. Six candidates from the alliance face charges related to material

Public Radio of ArmeniaJun 9, 20261 min read
Source: Public Radio of Armenia
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Armenian Parliamentary Elections Held Amid Electoral Disputes

By hook or by crook: Pashinyan secures another five years in power

Armenia held parliamentary elections on June 6, with Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's Civil Contract party securing approximately 50 percent of votes, or around 700,000 citizens. According to reporting, the election was marked by allegations of irregularities, including accusatio

The Armenian WeeklyJun 9, 20261 min read
Source: The Armenian Weekly
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Russian Official Questions Democratic Standards in Armenian Elections

Zakharova Claims Democratic Standards for Free Elections Were Violated in Armenia

Maria Zakharova, spokeswoman for the Russian Foreign Ministry, has alleged that democratic standards for free elections were violated during Armenia's parliamentary elections, according to reporting from Massis Post. Zakharova's statement represents Moscow's official position on

Massis PostJun 9, 20261 min read
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International Observers Give Mixed Assessment of Armenia Election

International Observers Positively Assess Armenia Election Despite Campaign Shortcomings

International observer organizations have issued a generally positive assessment of Armenia's recent election while identifying areas for improvement in the country's democratic processes. According to the observers, the election proceeded despite several campaign shortcomings. T

HetqJun 9, 20261 min read
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EU Announces 21st Sanctions Package Against Russia

EU proposes 21st package of sanctions against Russia, targeting banks

The European Union has proposed its 21st sanctions package targeting Russia's military operations in Ukraine, focusing on financial institutions and cryptocurrency networks. The package lists 170 individuals and entities, including nearly 90 banks—the largest single batch yet—bri

Public Radio of ArmeniaJun 9, 20261 min read
Source: Public Radio of Armenia
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