“It turns out these people purchased one liter about 120 drams more expensively,” Mesrop Manukyan said.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov warned that Armenia could lose its Eurasian Economic Union benefits amid growing Western influence.

Eduard Sharmazanov says the PACE report reflects Western support for Armenia’s current authorities and contains anti-Russian narratives.

Armenia has secured the right to host the 2027 global military sports congress, bringing together delegations from 142 countries.

“By its very nature, the Armenian Apostolic Holy Church does not seek political power or institutional control,” the statement said.

Construction deadlines for the Armenia-Iran third transmission line have again been extended amid regional instability.

Ioannisyan said cases were uncovered in which people were pressured to participate in the Civil Contract campaign against their will.

Indian workers at an Ijevan garment factory protested low wages and poor conditions, with one person later detained during the incident.

Armenia’s Eurovision representative Simon failed to qualify for the final after performing “Paloma Rumba” in the second semifinal.

Armenia’s Central Election Commission has canceled registrations of 45 parliamentary candidates following self-withdrawal applications.

“It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of People’s Artist of Armenia, director Nikolay Tsaturyan,” the statement said.

Davit Ananyan said residents should not travel long distances for basic passport services after office consolidations.

Kocharyan noted that Armenia’s problems with Turkey and Azerbaijan remain unresolved.

The alliance may challenge a decision not to open proceedings over alleged violations of Armenia’s charity ban during the campaign.

Marukyan said his party opposes signing the current peace draft, arguing some provisions could weaken the country.

Armenia has amended military fitness regulations, allowing some citizens with health limitations to join contract military service.

Armenia will temporarily simplify visa procedures for participants of the COP17 conference.

Iveta Tonoyan criticized Pashinyan over remarks concerning police officers allegedly connected to opposition leader Gagik Tsarukyan.

Armenia’s Anti-Corruption Committee reported alleged violations involving the Hayastan alliance during the election campaign.

The Against Everyone party held a symbolic protest at Swan Lake, urging reforms to Armenia’s political system and electoral rules.

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said Russia’s 102nd military base must operate under Armenia’s legal framework and jurisdiction.

Armenia appointed Mikayel Khachatryan as customs attaché to the European Union and the World Customs Organization beginning June 1.

Several employees of Brusov State University have been detained in Armenia as part of a bribery investigation.

“We have said this transparently to both our Russian and European Union partners,” he said.

Armenia is exploring the possibility of establishing local production lines for India’s Pinaka rocket systems and artillery ammunition.

Pashinyan said four school principals submitted resignation requests pending an investigation into campaign-related attendance.

Armenia’s foreign minister said accusations of harming ties with Russia are unfounded and stressed the goal of balanced foreign relations.

The European Union said direct trade between Armenia and Turkey could strengthen regional economic cooperation.

Armenian lawmakers proposed increasing prison terms for both giving and receiving election bribes ahead of upcoming elections.

The Prosperous Armenia Party reported spending exceeding income in 2025, with most funding coming from state financing.