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Scuffle pauses session of Armenian Parliament

Scuffle pauses session of Armenian Parliament

A scuffle between members of the Armenian parliament broke out during a session in Yerevan on May 24. Footage from the National Assembly shows opposition politician Artur Sargsyan addressing the chamber. According to Armenian media, …

Armenian parliament allows Seyran Ohanyan's prosecution

Armenian parliament allows Seyran Ohanyan's prosecution

The Armenian parliament controlled by the Civil Contract party of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan voted today to allow criminal prosecution of former Defense Minister Seyran Ohanyan, the head of the opposition Hayastan faction in the National …

Armenia officially condemns Russia's statement

Armenia officially condemns Russia's statement

Speaker of Armenia's Parliament Alen Simonyan described Russia’s statement in the UN Security Council meeting as “negative” and said that an ally could have made a more targeted call. He said that more targeted …

Armenian parliament approves government budget for 2023

Armenian parliament approves government budget for 2023

The Armenian parliament has approved today the government's budget for 2023 by a vote of 66 to 28. The budget was endorsed by lawmakers from the ruling Civil Contract party of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. Lawmakers from the …

Armenia receives Azerbaijan's proposals for peace treaty

Armenia receives Azerbaijan's proposals for peace treaty

Yerevan has received Baku's peace proposals, the chairman of the Armenian parliamentary committee on foreign relations Eduard Aghajanyan said today. "The Armenian side has received Azerbaijan's peace proposals, which …

U.S. Congress delegation visits Armenia

U.S. Congress delegation visits Armenia

A U.S. Congress delegation has arrived in Armenia on Monday, the press service of the Armenian parliament reported. It said the delegation led by Chairman of the House Democracy Partnership (HDP) Commission David Price comprises …

Opposition leader seeks to resign as Armenian parliament member

Opposition leader seeks to resign as Armenian parliament member

Former director of Armenia’s National Security Service (NSS) Artur Vanetsyan, who has been head of the opposition Pativ Unem alliance’s faction in the parliament, has submitted an application to resign as MP, Tsovinar Khachatryan, a …

Azerbaijani, Turkish, Georgian MPs meet in Shusha

Azerbaijani, Turkish, Georgian MPs meet in Shusha

The 7th trilateral meeting of the external relations committees of the parliaments of Azerbaijan, Turkey and Georgia took place in the town of Shusha on 22 May, according to the press service of the Azerbaijani Parliament. The …

Armenia not discussing any documents with Azerbaijan

Armenia not discussing any documents with Azerbaijan

Baku and Yerevan are not discussing any document - if it existed, it would be impossible to hide it, Civil Contract MP Vladimir Vardanyan told the Armenian parliament. On March 22, the Armenian media outlets reported that the meeting of …

Vahagn Khachaturyan elected Armenian president

Vahagn Khachaturyan elected Armenian president

Minister of the High-Tech Industry Vahagn Khachaturyan has been elected President of Armenia. He received a total of 71 votes in the second round. Khachaturyan, the only candidate nominated by the ruling My Step faction, failed to …

Alen Simonyan assumes presidential powers in Armenia

Alen Simonyan assumes presidential powers in Armenia

Armenia’s National Assembly Speaker Alen Simonyan signed the protocol on the termination of Armen Sarkissian’s authorities as the president of the republic. As a result, Simonyan has temporarily assumed the powers of the …

Ararat Mirzoyan to parliament: stop living a lie

Ararat Mirzoyan to parliament: stop living a lie

Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan told reporters during the visit to Yerablur that the republic should be honest with itself. "Stop living a lie. The catastrophe that has happened to us is the result of a great …