ArmInfo.  The number of serious crimes decreased in the Shirak Region in the first half of  2026, while the number of particularly serious crimes increased, as  reported by the press service of the Armenian Ministry of Internal  Affairs.  Citing the head of the Shirak Provincial Department of the  Criminal Police, the agency presented the dynamics of specific types  of crimes for the reporting period.

ArmInfo. According to analyst Tigran Dumikyan, if tensions in Armenian-Russian relations  persist or deepen, the possibility of tightening customs controls,  introducing additional trade restrictions, or revising energy pricing  policies cannot be theoretically ruled out. Referring to the recent  phone conversation between the leaders of Armenia and Russia, the  analyst stated that developments in Armenian-Russian relations in  recent weeks indicate the emergence of a qualitatively new situation  in bilateral relations.

ArmInfo. Law enforcement agencies in Armenia have uncovered a case of human trafficking  involving a minor boy and his father.

ArmInfo.   Armenian wrestlers have delivered a successful performance at the U17 World  Wrestling Championship currently taking place in Baku. According to  the press service of the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and  Sports, our athletes have managed to maintain high positions.

ArmInfo.  Vice Speaker of the National Assembly of Armenia Ruben Rubinyan, even before assuming his duties as Speaker of the Parliament, has already decided to restrict  the professional activities of the media in the country's legislative  body. Marianna Ghahramanyan, press secretary of the "Strong Armenia"  bloc, announced this on her Facebook page.

ArmInfo.  The criminal case initiated by these authorities against Catholicos of All  Armenians Karekin II is a stigma for every representative of the  Armenian nation who has national identity. Human rights activist  Ruben Melikyan wrote about this on his Facebook page. 

ArmInfo. In the heart of Yerevan, on the rooftop of the Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall, Khachaturian Rooftop opened with the support of IDBank, turning one of the capital's most beautiful rooftops into a new venue for summer cultural evenings, concerts, and unforgettable gatherings.      With this collaboration, IDBank launched a series of anniversary events dedicated to its 35th anniversary.      "We will continue to dedicate the experience and knowledge we have accumulated over 35 years not only to our own development but also to the progress of our city and country, sharing our success with our society. We have already announced that, in celebration of our 35th anniversary, we will renovate and present Moscow Park to Yerevan, located in the heart of the city. Furthermore, we are preparing to join another project that is part of the city's cultural heritage, the details of which I will not disclose just yet," stated Mher Abrahamyan, Chairman of the Management Board of IDBank.      About 700 spectators enjoyed the grand opening concert of Khachaturian Rooftop. The National Philharmonic Orchestra of Armenia, under the baton of Maestro Eduard Topchjan and featuring popular Armenian performers, presented the "Yerevan Gala" concert program.      "We are on Yerevan's most beautiful rooftop. I believe that when Alexander Tamanyan designed the building, he envisioned that over time this space would be fully utilized," stated Norayr Nazaryan, Director of the National Philharmonic Orchestra of Armenia and the Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall.      Thus, a new chapter in the history of the Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall has been officially opened. On this rooftop, the summer promises to be cool and filled with outstanding music. More concerts and cultural events are expected in August, with IDBank once again serving as the general partner.       

ArmInfo.Yerevan Municipality continues its war on trees in the Armenian capital,  replacing green spaces with concrete slabs.

ArmInfo. On Sunday, August 2, on the occasion of the professional holiday of railway workers, the South Caucasus Railway company is introducing ticket  discounts on commuter train tickets for citizens: 100% for children  under 12 years old, and 50% for passengers over 12 years old.

ArmInfo. Ameriabank's retail banking development strategy is based on three pillars: expanding the customer base, providing high-quality service, and  creating a digital ecosystem for customers, as stated by Arman  Barseghyan, Ameriabank's Director of Retail Banking, during a press  conference on July 28.

ArmInfo.The Board of the Chamber of Advocates of Armenia has condemned the removal of lawyer Yerem Sargsyan from the proceedings concerning Gagik Tsarukyan, leader of the Prosperous Armenia Party (PAP) and businessman.

ArmInfo.  The recent phone call between Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Russian  President Vladimir Putin did not signal a resolution to the ongoing  crisis in Armenian-Russian relations, but rather confirmed that the  strategic differences between the parties continue to deepen. That  assessment was shared on Facebook by Suren Surenyants, a political  scientist and leader of the Democratic Alternative party.

ArmInfo.  Armen Ashotyan, deputy chairman of the Republican Party of Armenia, who is currently   under arrest, has proposed a six-point "roadmap" to the opposition on  his Facebook page.

ArmInfo. According to indicators published by the State Revenue Committee (SRC) of the Republic of Armenia for the first half of 2026, Ardshinbank ranks as Armenia’s No. 1 taxpayer in terms of direct taxes paid and is among the top three largest taxpayers in the country.

ArmInfo. On 27 July 2026, a meeting of the co-chairs of the Turkmen-Iranian Intergovernmental Commission on Economic Cooperation – Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov and Minister of Roads and Urban Development of the Islamic Republic of Iran Farzaneh Sadegh Malvajerd was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan.

ArmInfo. CSTO involvement in the conflict around Nagorno-Karabakh was impossible  because Armenia did not recognize this territory, as stated by   Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova at the  Gvardeysk youth forum.

ArmInfo.  The course of events in Armenia shows that the possibility of convening the  National Assembly without the blessing of the Catholicos of All  Armenians is seemingly becoming a reality. International lawyer  Robert Amsterdam writes about this in his article.

ArmInfo. During a phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan emphasized that restrictions on the export of Armenian origin goods to the Russian market contradict the legal  and contractual framework governing Armenian-Russian relations, as  well as the provisions of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), as  reported by the press service of the Armenian Cabinet of Ministers.

ArmInfo.Montenegro intends to open a visa center in Armenia in the coming period, as noted in a statement issued by the press service of the Ministry of  Foreign Affairs of Montenegro.

ArmInfo.On 24 July 2026, during the 106^th plenary meeting of the 80^th session of the United Nations General Assembly, the Resolution entitled “Year of International Law, 2028”, initiated by Turkmenistan, was adopted by consensus.