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Foreign Minister: Armenia has decided to enlarge, increase its  participation in the SCOForeign Minister: Armenia has decided to enlarge, increase its  participation in the SCO
Moody`s upgrades Converse Bank`s ratingsMoody`s upgrades Converse Bank`s ratings
RA Investigative Committee  press secretary responds to Galstanyan`s  lawyer`s statement  that  published recording was falsified and taken  out of contextRA Investigative Committee  press secretary responds to Galstanyan`s  lawyer`s statement  that  published recording was falsified and taken  out of context
RA National Security Council Secretary receives Ambassador of SwedenRA National Security Council Secretary receives Ambassador of Sweden
Saakashvili: Pashinyan has officially taken a course on EU membershipSaakashvili: Pashinyan has officially taken a course on EU membership
Swedish Ambassador concludes his mission in ArmeniaSwedish Ambassador concludes his mission in Armenia
Prosecutor General asks for criminal prosecution against a member of  Armenia`s National AssemblyProsecutor General asks for criminal prosecution against a member of  Armenia`s National Assembly
Geghard Foundation: Any state that  supports Aliyev`s rhetoric  complicit with Azerbaijan in the event of future aggression in the  regionGeghard Foundation: Any state that  supports Aliyev`s rhetoric  complicit with Azerbaijan in the event of future aggression in the  region
Kremlin: Moscow and Baku should remain partners and alliesKremlin: Moscow and Baku should remain partners and allies
Ruling elite focuses efforts on internal policy, ignoring external  challenges - opposition MPRuling elite focuses efforts on internal policy, ignoring external  challenges - opposition MP
Official unveiling ceremony of Charles Aznavour`s monument to take  place in Yerevan on July 18Official unveiling ceremony of Charles Aznavour`s monument to take  place in Yerevan on July 18
Preliminary investigation into riots in Syunik completed Preliminary investigation into riots in Syunik completed 
 Armenia`s Ministry of Environment proposes introducing institute of  extended producer responsibility for producers  Armenia`s Ministry of Environment proposes introducing institute of  extended producer responsibility for producers 
Caucasus has no patience to experience one more conflict - Recep  Erdogan Caucasus has no patience to experience one more conflict - Recep  Erdogan 
Armenian premier`s statement order to Prosecutor`s Office - lawyers Armenian premier`s statement order to Prosecutor`s Office - lawyers 
`Terrorism` case means of pressing `unwelcome ones` - lawyer `Terrorism` case means of pressing `unwelcome ones` - lawyer 
Yerevan must meet growing demand for sports competitions - mayor Yerevan must meet growing demand for sports competitions - mayor 
Digital broadcasting to be suspended in Armenia Digital broadcasting to be suspended in Armenia 
Muster of reservists to take place in Armenia Sept 23 to Nov 28Muster of reservists to take place in Armenia Sept 23 to Nov 28
Armenian MP proposes using `political persecution` in place of  `prosecution`Armenian MP proposes using `political persecution` in place of  `prosecution`
Political scientist Karen Igityan prohibited from entering ArmeniaPolitical scientist Karen Igityan prohibited from entering Armenia
Armenia`s premier addresses message concerning Catholicos Garegin II Armenia`s premier addresses message concerning Catholicos Garegin II 
Armenia`s territory cannot be used by third countries for military  operations - RA MFA Armenia`s territory cannot be used by third countries for military  operations - RA MFA 
Armenian MFA summons Russian Ambassador over “hostile propaganda” against it Armenian MFA summons Russian Ambassador over “hostile propaganda” against it
Archbishops Mikael Ajapakhian and Bagrat Galstanian, currently in NSS  detention center, go on hunger strikeArchbishops Mikael Ajapakhian and Bagrat Galstanian, currently in NSS  detention center, go on hunger strike
Holy Etchmiadzin issued statement expressing indignation at   reprehensible campaign unleashed by Holy Etchmiadzin issued statement expressing indignation at   reprehensible campaign unleashed by 
Under  hashtag #MERDZEVOV, march in support of political prisoner,  well-known businessman and entrepreneur Samvel Karapetyan starting on  the central boulevard of YerevanUnder  hashtag #MERDZEVOV, march in support of political prisoner,  well-known businessman and entrepreneur Samvel Karapetyan starting on  the central boulevard of Yerevan
A march in support of Samvel Karapetyan started in YerevanA march in support of Samvel Karapetyan started in Yerevan
A leader without trust, an opposition without support and peace  without concessions:  Nikol Pashinyan`s 7 years in powerA leader without trust, an opposition without support and peace  without concessions:  Nikol Pashinyan`s 7 years in power
Armenian Cathedral of Ani to function as a mosque after restorationArmenian Cathedral of Ani to function as a mosque after restoration
IDBank issues the 3rd, 4th and 5th tranches of bonds of 2025IDBank issues the 3rd, 4th and 5th tranches of bonds of 2025
Christian Solidarity International urges UN Human Rights Council to  appoint a special rapporteur for Nagorno-KarabakhChristian Solidarity International urges UN Human Rights Council to  appoint a special rapporteur for Nagorno-Karabakh
Armenia`s public multiplex  should not be used to serve foreign  policy agendas - StatementArmenia`s public multiplex  should not be used to serve foreign  policy agendas - Statement
Lawyer: the next part of Marlezon Ballet being staged in parliamentLawyer: the next part of Marlezon Ballet being staged in parliament
Alen Simonyan believes that Catholicos of All Armenians will soon  vacate Patriarchal throneAlen Simonyan believes that Catholicos of All Armenians will soon  vacate Patriarchal throne
Armenian Court of Appeal upholds Samvel Karapetyan`s arrestArmenian Court of Appeal upholds Samvel Karapetyan`s arrest
Lindsay Snell calls for support of  ANCA initiative to launch a  bipartisan Congressional letter in defense of Artsakh Armenians Lindsay Snell calls for support of  ANCA initiative to launch a  bipartisan Congressional letter in defense of Artsakh Armenians 
According to recording, <Tashir Samvel> was supposed to join later,  and Bagrat Galstanyan speaks about this: RA NA Speaker According to recording, was supposed to join later,  and Bagrat Galstanyan speaks about this: RA NA Speaker 
Levon Kocharyan is not a political figure: Alen Simonyan does not  comment on his remarksLevon Kocharyan is not a political figure: Alen Simonyan does not  comment on his remarks
Taguhi Tovmasyan to RA Prosecutor General: Maybe you haven`t received   SMS, and there is no political expediency in punishing Civil  Contract`s favorite businessman ?Taguhi Tovmasyan to RA Prosecutor General: Maybe you haven`t received   SMS, and there is no political expediency in punishing Civil  Contract`s favorite businessman ?
French Arnouville adopts resolution condemning unfair expulsion of   ICRC from AzerbaijanFrench Arnouville adopts resolution condemning unfair expulsion of   ICRC from Azerbaijan
Gegham Stepanyan: Artsakh art historians have no legal issues in  Armenia, difficulties exist only in practical fieldGegham Stepanyan: Artsakh art historians have no legal issues in  Armenia, difficulties exist only in practical field
All conversations and a fragment of the recording with Archbishop  Bagrat Galstanyan are manipulative - ARFAll conversations and a fragment of the recording with Archbishop  Bagrat Galstanyan are manipulative - ARF
Azerbaijan holding 17th ECO summit in occupied StepanakertAzerbaijan holding 17th ECO summit in occupied Stepanakert
Vahagn Chakhalyan detained Vahagn Chakhalyan detained 
RA Prosecutor General personally submitted report on Samvel  Karapetyan, which is evidence of political persecution - lawyer RA Prosecutor General personally submitted report on Samvel  Karapetyan, which is evidence of political persecution - lawyer 
Azerbaijani regime continues crackdown on journalists Azerbaijani regime continues crackdown on journalists 
RA FM holds farewell meeting with Swedish ambassador to Armenia RA FM holds farewell meeting with Swedish ambassador to Armenia 
Transport movement to be stopped in some of Yerevan`s neighborhoods  on July 4 and 5 Transport movement to be stopped in some of Yerevan`s neighborhoods  on July 4 and 5 
Cultural return must be cause of return to Artsakh - ex-minister of  culture Cultural return must be cause of return to Artsakh - ex-minister of  culture 
`Armenia`s ruling force staging performance against me` - Seyran  Ohanyan `Armenia`s ruling force staging performance against me` - Seyran  Ohanyan 
RA NA discussing consent to prosecution of MPs Seyran Ohanyan and  Artsvik Minasyan RA NA discussing consent to prosecution of MPs Seyran Ohanyan and  Artsvik Minasyan 
Yerevan hopes for strategic partnership with Washington Yerevan hopes for strategic partnership with Washington 
Pashinyan to Trump: `I highly appreciate your vision for ending  conflicts and establishing peace in the world`Pashinyan to Trump: `I highly appreciate your vision for ending  conflicts and establishing peace in the world`
Russian-Armenian businessman Samvel Karapetyan demands apology from  pro-government MPsRussian-Armenian businessman Samvel Karapetyan demands apology from  pro-government MPs
Armenia needs mechanisms to prevent one-man rule - expert Armenia needs mechanisms to prevent one-man rule - expert 
Armenia`s ex-premier raises voice in defense of Russian-Armenian  businessman Samvel Karapetyan Armenia`s ex-premier raises voice in defense of Russian-Armenian  businessman Samvel Karapetyan 
Armenia appreciates US support for peace efforts in South Caucasus -  RA vice-premier Armenia appreciates US support for peace efforts in South Caucasus -  RA vice-premier 
Armenian authorities actions killing businesses - UAR president Armenian authorities actions killing businesses - UAR president 
Current authorities` actions in  the energy sector demonstrate a consistent and systematic anti-national strategy: David AnanyanCurrent authorities` actions in  the energy sector demonstrate a consistent and systematic anti-national strategy: David Ananyan
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A leader without trust, an opposition without support and peace  without concessions:  Nikol Pashinyan`s 7 years in power

 Friday, July 4 2025 17:55
A leader without trust, an opposition without support and peace  without concessions:  Nikol Pashinyan`s 7 years in power

ArmInfo. The political survival of Nikol Pashinyan's government now relies less on popularity and  more on  the deep and comprehensive vacuum of trust in Armenia's political system, as  highlighted in a study conducted by Vache Tamrazyan, Deputy Chairman of the Center for Law and Freedom NGO.


Politics

RA Investigative Committee  press secretary responds to Galstanyan`s  lawyer`s statement  that  published recording was falsified and taken  out of context

ArmInfo.  The press secretary of the Chairman of Armenia's Investigative Committee (IC) has responded to statements made by the lawyer representing the accused in the case of the "Sacred Struggle" movement, Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan - Hovhannes Khudoyan. Khudoyan claimed that the Investigative Committee has <falsified the recordings> and that <the idea of execution (shooting) was taken out of context>. <After the disclosure of facts  indicating that the leaders and participants of the<Sacred Struggle>   movement were preparing for terrorism and the seizure of power,  including relevant parts of recordings obtained legally, some  individuals involved in the process, instead of exercising their  rights under the Criminal Procedure Code of the Republic of Armenia  within the framework of criminal proceedings, chose to spread  disinformation on publicly available information platforms, thereby  clearly trying to influence public sentiment or opinion>,  Avdalyan  wrote on Facebook.

Prosecutor General asks for criminal prosecution against a member of  Armenia`s National Assembly

ArmInfo.  On July 7, RA Prosecutor General Anna Vardapetyan requested the country's parliament to approve the initiation of criminal proceedings against  Artur Sargsyan, a member of the National Assembly, in accordance with  the Constitutional Law "On the Rules of Procedure of the National  Assembly".

Ruling elite focuses efforts on internal policy, ignoring external  challenges - opposition MP
Armenian premier`s statement order to Prosecutor`s Office - lawyers 

Artsakh

 Labor Ministry  expands access to  state housing program for Artsakh  families

ArmInfo. Families forcibly displaced from Artsakh who meet the basic conditions of the state housing program can now apply to participate in the program, regardless of the family composition, the number of minor children  and their belonging to the target group, as reported by the press  service of the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs.

Council for Protection of Rights of People of Artsakh announces new  rally in center of Yerevan

ArmInfo. The Council for the Protection of the Rights of the People of Artsakh announces a new rally in the center of Yerevan. It will take place on July 12 at  Freedom Square.

UK MPs support Swiss peace initiative on Nagorno-Karabakh
Team to protect Artsakh Armenians` rights formed in Abovyan 

Culture

Armenian Cathedral of Ani to function as a mosque after restoration

ArmInfo.The Armenian Cathedral of Ani, included in the UNESCO World Heritage List and located on the territory of the archaeological site of Ani, will function as a mosque after restoration. This information was reported by ermenihaber.am citing the state agency Anadolu.

Cultural return must be cause of return to Artsakh - ex-minister of  culture 

ArmInfo.  Art historians today have an important mission, since any return to Artsakh must begin with a cultural return. This opinion was expressed by former Artsakh Minister of Culture Narine Aghabalyan during the conference on the topic Problems of Art Critics: Causes and Solutions on July 4.

Participants of PACE summer session to familiarize themselves with  Armenian traditional garments
 Mimino Armenian-Georgian festival to start in Dilijan for the third  time
International

Foreign Minister: Armenia has decided to enlarge, increase its  participation in the SCO

ArmInfo.  We expressed a clear position about our aspiration to increase our role in the SCO. And hopefully this aspiration will be welcomed by the member states, as stated by the head of the Armenian Foreign Ministry in an interview  with CGTN.

RA National Security Council Secretary receives Ambassador of Sweden

ArmInfo.  Armen Grigoryan, Secretary of the National Security Council of Armenia, received the Ambassador of Sweden to the country Patrik Svensson in connection with the conclusion of his diplomatic mission.

Saakashvili: Pashinyan has officially taken a course on EU membership
Swedish Ambassador concludes his mission in Armenia

Society

Official unveiling ceremony of Charles Aznavour`s monument to take  place in Yerevan on July 18

ArmInfo.  The official opening of the monument to the great Charles Aznavour - a French chansonnier of Armenian origin, a national hero of Armenia, an outstanding artist, singer, composer, poet - will take place on July 18, at 11:00, on the square of the same name in Yerevan. 

Preliminary investigation into riots in Syunik completed 

ArmInfo. The Investigative Committee of Armenia has completed the preliminary investigation of the criminal case against four individuals who attempted to organize mass riots in Syunik on April 21, 2021, during Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's visit to the region.

Yerevan must meet growing demand for sports competitions - mayor 
Digital broadcasting to be suspended in Armenia 

Eco

Armenia`s Ministry of Environment proposes introducing institute of  extended producer responsibility for producers 

ArmInfo. The Ministry of Environment proposes to introduce the institute of extended producer responsibility (EPR), which provides for a system of ensuring the mandatory further use of certain types of waste (special waste) by producers and importers of certain goods.

Armenia increases whitefish catch quota in Lake Sevan

ArmInfo.On June 26, the Government of Armenia established the volumes and schedule for industrial catch  of fish and crayfish in Lake Sevan in 2025, along with the necessary conditions and regulations for organizing such fishing activities.  As noted in the explanatory note to the document, according to research conducted by the Scientific Center of Zoology and Hydroecology, the total whitefish stock in Lake Sevan in November  2024 was  1,293.7 tons, with a commercial stock of 944.4 tons.

Large-scale river cleaning carried out in Lori following the flood in  May 2024
Armenia needs 14 stations for air pollution monitoring - minister 



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