ArmInfo. The court acquitted third president of the Republic of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan in the  so-called "diesel case". The corresponding verdict was issued on May 31.

ArmInfo. Polish the National D-type visa (long-term visa) will rise in price for Armenian citizens  by almost 4 times and reach 135 euros.

ArmInfo.On May 13-17, NATO operational planners held a course at the Vazgen Sargsyan Military  Academy of the RA Ministry of Defense, which was attended by servicemen of different units of the RA Armed Forces.

ArmInfo.Russian border guards remained at the borders of Iran and Turkiye at the request of the  Armenian side. Former commander of the Armed Forces of Artsakh Samvel Babayan made a similar statement on the air of "A1+".

ArmInfo.Ameriabank has received four prestigious awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations. At the recent TFP Awards Ceremony, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) honored Ameriabank with the 2023 Deal of the Year Export, the 2023 Deal of the Year Green Trade in Renewable Energy awards and for the Completion of the Climate Practices and Transition Planning Programme in Armenia.

ArmInfo. Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi was killed in a helicopter crash, an Iranian official and Mehr news agency reported on Monday. Below is a brief outline of what Iran's constitution says happens when a president is incapacitated or dies in office:

ArmInfo. On May 17, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia Ararat Mirzoyan participated in the 133rd Session of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe and delivered remarks.  The full statement of Minister Mirzoyan, published on the official website of the RA MFA, is presented below.

ArmInfo. The Union of Journalists of Armenia informs with alarm about the increased pressure on journalists and the media in recent days, disrespectful treatment of them, insults, numerous cases of obstruction of the work of journalists and even threats to the life and health of journalists. This is stated in a statement by the Union.

ArmInfo. In Armenia, 30.6% of respondents considered Nikol Pashinyan's resignation from the post of  prime minister of the country the only way to remove him from power, according to the results of the "Leadership" survey of MPG consulting company.

ArmInfo.During the 33rd annual meeting and business forum of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), Ardshinbank CJSC and the Dutch entrepreneurial development bank FMO signed a Guarantee Agreement for a credit portfolio worth 20 million US dollars with a term of 7 years.

ArmInfo. More than half of the respondents in Armenia positively assess the "Tavush for the Motherland" movement, initiated by  Primate of the Tavush Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church, Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan, according to the results of the "Leadership" survey of MPG consulting company.

ArmInfo. Russian peacekeepers did the main thing that should not be forgotten: they brought peace  and stability to the conflict region, Russian Deputy FM Mikhail Galuzin said this in an interview with NEWS.ru regarding the role of the RMK in Artsakh.

ArmInfo. The actions of the "red berets" (special police forces - ed.) against citizens during the  civil disobedience actions on May 13 were clearly punitive in nature,  and most of them had nothing to do with legal norms, reads a  statement by the ex-Ombudsman of Armenia, human rights activist Arman  Tatoyan.

ArmInfo. Today an exceptional situation has arisen in Armenia - the Armenian people took to the  streets to express their will in order to record that they do not accept what is happening. This was stated by members of the National Democratic Pole (also known as the National Democratic Alliance )  council Ara Papyan and Garegin Chookaszian on May 13 at a press conference.

ArmInfo. From now on, Nikol Pashinyan (RA Prime Minister) cannot speak on behalf of the Armenian  people, his promises and policies contradict each other. The "National Democratic Pole" believes that the root of all troubles and failures lies in its fundamentally incorrect management. This was stated by NDP Council member Ara Papyan at a press conference convened on May 13.

ArmInfo.The protests of disobedience that swept through Yerevan on May 13 are temporarily  suspended until the evening. Leader of the "Tavush for the Motherland" movement, Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan, stated this today, addressing the participants of the protests.

ArmInfo.Azerbaijani media admit that the situation in Armenia has become critical. Former member of  the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia Naira Zohrabyan told reporters on May 13.

ArmInfo. Today the OSCE itself and its fundamental principles are under attack and pressure. OSCE  Chair-in-Office, Minister for Foreign and European Affairs and Trade of Malta, Ian Borg  stated at a joint press conference with Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan on May 13 in Yerevan, adding that  Malta's chairmanship coincided with many challenges in the OSCE area.

ArmInfo.The Deputy Prime Ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan, who also head the delimitation commissions, reached an agreement to begin the process of delimitation and demarcation based on the Alma-Ata Declaration, Armenian FM Ararat Mirzoyan told a press conference on May 13, referring to criticism from diplomatic opponents that the Alma-Ata 

ArmInfo. The OSCE Chair-in-Office and Foreign Minister of Malta Ian Borg evaded answering the question  whether the Organization he heads is ready to facilitate the return of Artsakh residents to their homes.