Armenia Opposition Parties Reject June 7 Election Results, Cite Irregularities and Voter Pressure, Demand Recounts
Several political parties and opposition figures that participated in Armenia’s June 7 parliamentary elections have rejected the preliminary results, alleging that the vote was affected by widespread irregularities, misuse of administrative resources, and pressure on voters. The statements came after preliminary results showed Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s ruling Civil Contract party retaining power, prompting criticism from opposition groups that argue the election did no
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After 23-Day Hunger Strike, Artsakh Refugee Arthur Osipyan Ordered Released From Jail
Armenian authorities have ordered the release of Artsakh refugee and activist Arthur Osipyan, whose arrest following a public confrontation with Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan became one of the most contentious political and legal cases of Armenia’s recent election period. The decision to revoke Osipyan’s pretrial detention was announced on June 10 by Armenia’s Prosecutor General’s Office. According to the prosecutor’s statement, the supervising prosecutor took into account p
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Prosperous Armenia Says Recounts Added 140 Votes, Boosting Chances of Entering Parliament
Armenia’s opposition Prosperous Armenia Party (BHK), led by businessman and former parliamentarian Gagik Tsarukyan, says recounts conducted over the past two days have added 140 votes to its election tally, a development the party argues strengthens its case for entering the country’s next parliament. The announcement was made by BHK spokeswoman Iveta Tonoyan, who said the recount process remains ongoing in several polling stations and is being carried out in cooperation with
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Trump Congratulates Pashinyan Before Armenia Certifies Final Election Results
Three days after Armenia's parliamentary elections, U.S. President Donald Trump publicly congratulated Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on securing re-election, even though the country's final election results have not yet been officially certified. In a statement, Trump praised Pashinyan's victory and expressed confidence in Armenia's future under his leadership. “Congratulations to Nikol Pashinyan for his decisive victory in Armenia’s National Elections. I was very proud to h
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22 Child Trafficking Victims Identified in Armenia Since 2022, European Report Finds
Armenia has made notable progress in strengthening its response to human trafficking, according to a new assessment by the Council of Europe’s anti-trafficking monitoring body, which praised improvements in victim identification and support services while calling for more decisive action against labor exploitation. In its latest report, the Group of Experts on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings (GRETA) reviewed developments in Armenia since 2022 and highlighted advanc
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Armenia’s Draft Constitution Expected Within Weeks as Azerbaijan Renews Demands for Changes
Armenia’s long-awaited and controversial draft constitution is expected to be finalized within the next one to two weeks, Justice Minister Srbuhi Galyan announced Tuesday, opening a new phase in a reform process that has become increasingly tied to the country’s domestic politics and efforts to secure a lasting peace with neighboring Azerbaijan. Speaking to reporters at the National Assembly on June 10, Galyan said the government plans to hold another round of consultations b
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U.S. House Committee Backs Amendment Calling for Release of Armenian Prisoners Held by Azerbaijan
A bipartisan initiative in the U.S. House of Representatives is gaining momentum in support of Armenian prisoners held by Azerbaijan, as lawmakers advance an amendment calling for their immediate and unconditional release. The amendment, introduced by Congressional Armenian Caucus Vice Chair Rep. Brad Sherman of California, was approved during a markup session of the House Foreign Affairs Committee as part of legislation to update the U.S. Foreign Service Act. The measure rec
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Sirusho Says Yerevan Authorities Ordered Removal of Large Cross From Pregomesh Storefront
Armenian singer and entrepreneur Sirusho, who operates a silver jewelry brand, has claimed that municipal authorities ordered the removal of a large cross displayed on the facade of her Pregomesh jewelry store in Yerevan. In a post shared on her Instagram Stories, Sirusho said the business had been informed that the cross must be removed by June 11 or face financial penalties. Sirusho is a prominent Armenian performer and the wife of Levon Kocharyan, a member of parliament an
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Journalist Who Exposed Alleged Election Violations Ordered to Military Training One Day After Vote
An Armenian journalist who spent the country’s parliamentary election campaign documenting alleged abuses by the ruling party was ordered to report for military reserve training just one day after the vote, raising fresh concerns among press freedom advocates about possible retaliation against critical reporting. Narek Khachatryan, a reporter for NEWS.am, received a notice requiring him to participate in a 25-day military training exercise shortly after covering a series of a
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Gagik Tsarukyan Faces Tax Evasion Charges Days After Election Loss
Armenian authorities have launched a criminal case against opposition politician and businessman Gagik Tsarukyan, just days after his party narrowly failed to secure representation in parliament following the country's closely watched parliamentary elections. Armenia’s Prosecutor General’s Office announced on Monday that public criminal prosecution had been initiated against Tsarukyan under a provision of the Criminal Code related to tax evasion on an especially large scale.
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