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Two MPs stripped of parliamentary immunity in Armenia

Two MPs stripped of parliamentary immunity in Armenia

The Armenian Parliament has revoked the parliamentary immunity of two MPs, thereby allowing criminal prosecution to be initiated against them. The corresponding decision was made during the parliamentary session held today.

Armenia has officially committed to joining EU

Armenia has officially committed to joining EU

The Armenian parliament passed the bill on Armenia's accession to the European Union in the second and final readings on March 26. A total of 64 parliament members backed the bill, with 7 voting against. Only members of …

Armenia-Turkiye normalization continues - Mirzoyan

Armenia-Turkiye normalization continues - Mirzoyan

The Armenia-Turkiye normalization process continues, Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan said at the National Assembly. “In addition to establishing diplomatic relations, the opening of borders and relaunching …

Matviyenko discusses her visit to Yerevan with Simonyan

Matviyenko discusses her visit to Yerevan with Simonyan

Chairperson of the Russian Federation Council Valentina Matviyenko spoke by phone on Tuesday with Armenian Speaker of Parliament Alen Simonyan. According to the Armenian parliament’s press service, the sides discussed …

Armenia adopts bill on starting EU membership process

Armenia adopts bill on starting EU membership process

The Armenian National Assembly has approved today in the first reading a draft law "on starting Armenia's membership process in the European Union" by a vote of 63 to 7. The opposition Hayastan alliance did not participate …

Armenia preparing to join EU

Armenia preparing to join EU

The Armenian government approved a bill on the accession to the European Union at a meeting on Thursday. The bill says that Armenia declares the start of the process of Armenia's accession to the EU. Armenian Foreign …

Armenia to further increase defense spending

Armenia to further increase defense spending

The Armenian Parliament adopted on December 4 the 2025 draft state budget. Armenia has increased it military budget for the next year to 6% of the projected GDP or $1.7 billion (664 billion drams). …

Armenian lawmakers seek to ban energy drinks for minors

Armenian lawmakers seek to ban energy drinks for minors

The sale of energy drinks to young people in Armenia should be banned, according to a number of lawmakers. Several MPs of the Armenian Parliament from the ruling Civil Contract party drafted legislation seeking to …