ArmInfo. Armenian schoolchildren performed below the OECD average in mathematics, reading, and science literacy. This is according to the results of the OECD's Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA).

ArmInfo. The National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov paid a visit to the Kingdom of the Netherlands, where he attended the World Equestrian Games and the Akhal-Teke horse beauty competition.

ArmInfo. The Prosecutor's Office has opened a public criminal case against the former commander of the RA police units in connection with the events of March 1, 2008. This was stated in a statement by the supervisory authority.

ArmInfo. RA Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan sent a telegram of condolences on the death of People's Artist of Armenia Hrachya Gasparyan.

ArmInfo. Ahead of the start of the new academic year, Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture, and Sports of the Republic of Armenia Araksiya Svadjyan met with directors of vocational educational institutions to discuss issues related to the organization of the educational process, as well as implemented and planned changes in the vocational education sector. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture, and Sports.

ArmInfo. Former Rector of the Yerevan State Institute of Theater and Cinematography, Professor, and People's Artist of the Republic of Armenia Hrachya Gasparyan has  passed away at the age of 80. The press service of the Yerevan State  Institute of Theater and Cinematography reported this.

ArmInfo. The Prosecutor's Office of Armenia is demanding the invalidation of a number of real estate transactions related to Gagik Tsarukyan. The claims have been  accepted for court review. This was stated in a statement by the  supervisory authority.

ArmInfo. The Prosecutor's Office of Armenia has opened a public criminal case against second President of the Republic of Armenia Robert Kocharyan. This was  announced in a statement by the supervisory body.

ArmInfo.  Armenia registered 14,281 births in the first half of 2026, representing a  1.9% year-over-year decline, according to data from the Statistical  Committee of Armenia. The crude birth rate dipped to 9.3 per 1,000  residents, down from 9.5 per 1,000 in H1 2025.

ArmInfo. The July beneficiary of "The Power of One Dram" initiative was "My Forest Armenia" environmental non-governmental organization. The accumulated AMD 5,094,763 was directed to the implementation of large-scale tree planting and forest restoration, contributing to the preservation of local biodiversity.

ArmInfo.IDBank has expanded its card portfolio with the new Mastercard World card, created for those who value convenience not only in their everyday purchases but also while traveling.

ArmInfo. The Investigative Committee of Armenia reports an investigation into a criminal case related to the company's large-scale tax evasion - 492.076 million  drams.  Based on evidence obtained during the preliminary  investigation, a criminal case has been opened against the company's  director, A.N., and former director, S.A., under Article 290, Part 3,  Clause 2 of the Criminal Code (large-scale tax evasion). As a  preventive measure, A.N. has been placed under house arrest, bail of  50 million drams, and a restraining order. S.A. has been arrested.

ArmInfo. Euromoney is one of the most authoritative international periodicals in the financial sector, and its Awards for Excellence are globally recognized as one of the most prestigious evaluations of banking achievements and successes in the industry.

ArmInfo.  The Anti-Corruption Court has satisfied a lawsuit filed by the  Prosecutor's Office to protect state interests, ruling that 76.8  million drams be collected from the former Mayor of Yerevan, Gagik  Beglaryan.

ArmInfo. The Indian Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, with the International Institute for Population Sciences, released NFHS-6 survey results showing significant progress in maternal and child healthcare, including increased institutional births to 90.6% and full child vaccinations to 87.1%. The report highlights advancements in women’s empowerment, such as 64.3% internet usage, alongside challenges like rising adult obesity and decreased exclusive breastfeeding rates. For detailed, localized information, refer to official data from the Embassy of India in Armenia and ArmInfo.

ArmInfo. Ameriabank and the OPEC Fund for International Development (The OPEC Fund) signed a USD 50 million loan agreement. The agreement was signed during OPEC Fund Development Forum 2026 in Vienna, which also marked the 50th anniversary of the institution.

ArmInfo. It's time for Armenia's opposition to offer the Armenian people a popular, comprehensive, and legitimate alternative to power, with a broad political and non- partisan, collective new leadership. Heritage Party leader Raffi Hovhannisyan wrote this on his Facebook page, reacting to the Central  Electoral Commission (CEC) of Armenia's announcement of the final  results of the parliamentary elections held in the country on June 7. 

ArmInfo.  The Armenian opposition, having entered parliament, faces a difficult and unfair fight. This opinion was expressed on his Facebook page by Narek Karapetyan, a board member of the "Strong Armenia" bloc, in response to the Central Electoral Commission's announcement of the final results of the parliamentary elections held in the country on June 7.

ArmInfo.  According to the logic of some forces, the Republic of Armenia should also apologize for the fact that the election bribe was not counted correctly. RA Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated this on his Facebook page.

ArmInfo. Nikol Pashinyan’s ruling Civil Contract party has secured 64 seats in the Armenian parliament, while two opposition forces have obtained a combined total of 41 seats. This was revealed in a statement by the head of the Central Electoral Commission, Vahagn Hovakimyan, who presented the final voting results of the parliamentary elections held in the country on June 7.