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Golden Apricot unveils its main poster for 2026
 Friday, June 12 2026, 17:59

ArmInfo.  The 23rd Yerevan International Film Festival "Golden Apricot" has unveiled its main poster for 2026. This year it is a tribute to poetry way of sensing, perceiving, and understanding the world.

 Friday, June 12 2026, 17:33

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Former Armenian Defense Minister fails to appear in court due to  medical treatment.
 Friday, June 12 2026, 17:30

ArmInfo.  Seyran Ohanyan, the head of the opposition "Armenia" parliamentary faction and former Minister of Defense, is currently on medical leave, and a corresponding medical certificate has been submitted to the court. Gegham Manukyan, an MP from the "Armenia" faction, told ArmInfo.  He also stated that it turned out that the government's recent decision  had been a misrepresentation of the required form for medical  certificate. Consequently, the medical note submitted by Ohanyan's  defense attorney did not comply with the new form.

Armenia participates in  CIS MFA Advisory Council of Consuls  in  Minsk
 Friday, June 12 2026, 17:12

ArmInfo. The 33rd meeting of the Advisory Council of the Heads of Consular Services of the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of the CIS Member States was held in Minsk under the chairmanship of Uzbekistan, with the Armenian  delegation participating via videoconference.

Armenia`s Investigative Committee announces  arrest of political  scientist Alen Ghevondyan
 Friday, June 12 2026, 17:04

ArmInfo. The Investigative Committee (IC) of Armenia has announced the detainment of political scientist Alen Ghevondyan, who faces charges of "calling for the seizure of power and the overthrow of the constitutional order via social media."

Expert: Public participation in decision-making essential for  sustainable urban development 
 Friday, June 12 2026, 16:47

ArmInfo. To achieve sustainable urban development, it is necessary to expand mechanisms for resident participation in decision-making and to foster a culture of healthy, constructive dialogue, as stated by Alen Amirkhanian,  Director of the Acopian Center for the Environment, during a panel  discussion  "Nordic Solutions for Smart Cities Ahead of COP17" held  as part of the Nordic Days festival.

President of Uzbekistan: Through joint efforts, we can expand  mutually beneficial Armenian-Uzbek cooperation
 Friday, June 12 2026, 16:31

ArmInfo.  President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev has sent a congratulatory message to Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan on the victory of the ruling Civil Contract party in parliamentary  elections. 

Putin congratulates head of Russian and New Nakhichevan Diocese of  AAC on Russia Day
 Friday, June 12 2026, 16:30

ArmInfo.  Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated the head of the Russian and New Nakhichevan Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church,  Archbishop Yezras Nersisyan, on the occasion of Russia Day.

Earthquake hits Azerbaijan; tremors felt in Armenia
 Friday, June 12 2026, 16:19

ArmInfo.  An earthquake has struck Azerbaijan, with tremors also being felt in neighboring Armenia, according to the Seismic Protection Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Armenia.

102nd Russian military base in Gyumri celebrates Russia Day  
 Friday, June 12 2026, 15:56

ArmInfo. Today, June 12, Igor Titov, Consul General of Russia in Gyumri, took part in solemn events dedicated to Russia Day at the 102nd Russian Military Base of the Order of Alexander Nevsky.

Yerevan Mayor to  opposition: They have no idea  what awaits them
 Friday, June 12 2026, 15:52

ArmInfo. "They have no idea yet what awaits them. They face the harshest punishment prescribed by law," said Yerevan Mayor Tigran Avinyan  at a briefing, referring to alleged cases of voter bribery by the opposition. "I am  clearly saying that no matter what happens to them, they should  prepare well," Avinyan said.

Armenia`s CEC annuls  results of another polling station
 Friday, June 12 2026, 15:51

ArmInfo.  The Central Electoral Commission of Armenia reported that the 12th Territorial Electoral Commission has invalidated the voting results of polling station No. 12/13.

PAP supporters  protest outside Armenia`s CEC, demanding repeat votes  at polling stations with annulled election results
 Friday, June 12 2026, 15:49

ArmInfo.  Supporters of the Prosperous Armenia Party (PAP) held a protest outside the Central Electoral Commission (CEC) over over what they termed the "theft of votes" required for the political force to enter parliament. They are  demanding the Commission restore justice and hold a repeat vote  at  those polling stations where the results were previously annulled.

IDBank issued the 4th and 5th tranches of bonds of 2026
 Friday, June 12 2026, 15:26

ArmInfo.On June 15, 2026, IDBank placed registered coupon bonds through a public offering on the following terms:

Samvel Karapetyan proposes runoff or fresh parliamentary elections in  Armenia
 Friday, June 12 2026, 15:17

ArmInfo. The "Strong Armenia" bloc, led by Samvel Karapetyan, has proposed that the Armenian authorities either hold a second-round runoff or call new  parliamentary elections. The bloc's leader, Samvel Karapetyan, made  this statement to journalists on June 12 outside a courthouse.

Serzh Sargsyan: Only idiot would think I could justify someone who  betrayed my homeland
 Friday, June 12 2026, 15:00

ArmInfo. Only an idiot would think I could justify someone who betrayed my homeland. Third President of the Republic of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan told reporters today.

RPA still believes it is necessary to fight country`s current  authorities - Mamijanyan
 Friday, June 12 2026, 14:58

ArmInfo.The Republican Party of Armenia, led by third President of the Republic of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan, still believes it is necessary to fight the country's  current authorities.

Mutual readiness for open and constructive dialogue will continue to  strengthen cooperation between Armenia and Russia - RA premier 
 Friday, June 12 2026, 13:54

ArmInfo.RA Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan sent a congratulatory message to Russian President Vladimir Putin on the occasion of Russia Day.

Russian-Armenians` participation in Armenia`s electoral processes  focus of country`s law enforcement system
 Friday, June 12 2026, 13:38

ArmInfo.The participation of Russian-Armenians in Armenia's electoral processes is the focus of the country's law enforcement system. RA Interior Minister Arpine Sargsyan told reporters on June 12, responding to a question about how many Russian-Armenians participated in the nationwide vote.

Narek Karapetyan prevented from leaving Armenia
 Friday, June 12 2026, 13:35

ArmInfo. Narek Karapetyan, a member of the board of the "Strong Armenia" bloc, was prevented from leaving Armenia. He announced this on his Facebook page.  Karapetyan explained that today, together with a film crew from the Armat Media website, he was supposed to be on the Georgian military road leading  to Russia, better known as "Upper Lars," and go live from there. 




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