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Modi Congratulates Pashinyan on Armenian Election Victory
Modi congratulates Pashinyan on election victory, reaffirms commitment to strengthening India-Armenia ties
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan following the Civil Contract Party's victory in Armenia's parliamentary elections. In a message posted on social media, Modi described the result as an "impressive victory" and noted tha
Prosperous Armenia Party Seeks Recounts After Election Threshold Miss
Prosperous Armenia seeks recounts, alleges irregularities in vote count
Armenia's Prosperous Armenia Party announced it will pursue legal recounts and challenge alleged electoral irregularities following the country's recent parliamentary elections. According to preliminary results from the Central Electoral Commission, the party received 58,388 vote
Armenia's June 2026 Elections Met Democratic Standards, Observers Report
Armenia’s elections met democratic standards but raised concerns over campaign environment, observers say
International observers concluded that Armenia's June 7, 2026 parliamentary elections offered voters genuine political choices and were well-administered, though significant concerns emerged about the campaign environment. OSCE and Council of Europe monitors noted that election d
EBRD Names New Head of Yerevan Office
EBRD appoints Remon Zakaria head of Yerevan office
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development has appointed Remon Zakaria as head of its Yerevan Resident Office, effective September 1, 2026. Zakaria replaces George Akhalkatsi and will oversee EBRD investments and operations in Armenia while reporting to the Regional Dir
Wizz Air Opens Direct London-Yerevan Flight Route
New Air Route to Deepen Armenia–UK Relations, Ambassador Says
A new direct airline route between London Luton Airport and Zvartnots International Airport in Yerevan launched on May 8, with an official opening ceremony held in London. Armenian Ambassador Nersesyan highlighted the route's significance for strengthening bilateral relations bet
Turkish FM Says Progress Made in Armenia-Turkey Normalization
Turkish FM Fidan says significant progress made in Armenia-Türkiye normalization
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan announced that significant progress has been achieved in normalizing relations between Turkey and Armenia over the past four years, speaking after a trilateral meeting with Azerbaijan and Georgia in Istanbul. Fidan said the normalization proce
Armenia's 2026 Parliamentary Elections Marked by Disputes
Pashinyan claims victory amid electoral violations and loss of two-thirds majority
Armenia held parliamentary elections on June 7, 2026, with a turnout of 58.97 percent—higher than the previous two elections but slightly lower than 2017. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan declared victory for his Civil Contract party after only 15 percent of votes were counted, dra
Civil Contract Party Wins Armenian Parliamentary Election
Civil Contract Party Scores Decisive Victory in Armenia Election
Armenia's Central Electoral Commission released preliminary results from Sunday's parliamentary election, showing the Civil Contract Party securing a decisive victory. The election represents a significant political moment for the country, with results determining the composition
Civil Contract Wins Armenian Parliamentary Elections
Civil Contract Wins Election, Set to Form Government Alone
The Civil Contract party has won Armenia's parliamentary elections and is positioned to form a government independently, according to election results. The party's victory gives it the mandate to govern without requiring coalition partners. This outcome marks a significant politi
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Karapetyan Rejects Russian Backing Ahead of Armenian Elections
Samvel Karapetyan votes in parliamentary elections, rejects claims of Russian backing
Samvel Karapetyan, leader of the Strong Armenia alliance, denied claims of Russian support while voting in Armenia's parliamentary elections. Speaking to journalists at a Yerevan polling station, Karapetyan dismissed suggestions that Russian President Vladimir Putin's recent rema
Armenia Reports 17 Election Violations During Parliamentary Vote
Armenia’s Interior Ministry receives 17 election-related reports by 11 a.m.
Armenia's Interior Ministry reported receiving 17 election-related complaints by 11 a.m. on election day, according to Public Radio of Armenia. Two cases of alleged double voting were documented and referred to investigative authorities. Authorities are reviewing 53 additional re
Tsarukyan Says Voters Demanding Change in Armenian Elections
Gagik Tsarukyan says voters seeking change
Gagik Tsarukyan, head of the Prosperous Armenia Party's electoral list, said voter turnout in parliamentary elections reflects public desire for change. Speaking after voting, Tsarukyan noted unusually high participation since polling stations opened, stating: "People want change