https://www.aysor.am ru-RU Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:16:24 +0400 https://www.aysor.am/en/news/2026/06/05/%D5%A1%D5%B7%D5%B8%D5%BF%D5%B5%D5%A1%D5%B6/2424078?fromFeed=1 The hearing will begin in a few hours at the Anti-Corruption Court. aysor 692005 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:16:24 +0400 Law <p>A motion to detain Armen Ashotyan, the Vice Chairman of the Republican Party of Armenia, has been filed.</p> <p>The hearing will begin in a few hours at the Anti-Corruption Court.</p> <p>“Armen Ashotyan will be detained by Judge Aram Grigoryan of the Anti-Corruption Court. The hearing will take place in a few hours, I will write about the specific time later,” said lawyer Tigran Atanesyan.</p> <p>Ashotyan was arrested early this morning. The Investigative Committee had explained why Ashotyan and a group of people were arrested.<br /> &nbsp;</p> https://www.aysor.am/en/news/2026/06/05/Tonoyan/2424076?fromFeed=1 According to eyewitnesses, a provocateur drove a car into a crowd of our teammates from the Prosperous Armenia and Mother Armenia parties who were campaigning. aysor 692002 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:45:46 +0400 Politics <p>A terrifying incident occurred recently in Yerevan's Shengavit administrative district, reports PAP spokesperson Iveta Tonoyan.</p> <p>“According to eyewitnesses, a provocateur drove a car into a crowd of our teammates from the Prosperous Armenia and Mother Armenia parties who were campaigning.</p> <p>The injured are currently being transported to hospitals. We are clarifying the details of the incident, while urging law enforcement agencies to establish all the circumstances of the incident as soon as possible. This is a terrible precedent that shows the extent to which political intolerance and hostility toward opponents can reach. We wish our teammates good health and a speedy recovery,” Tonoyan wrote.</p> https://www.aysor.am/en/news/2026/06/05/Armat+Media/2424070?fromFeed=1 "The works of "Armat Media" are paralyzed. This is a policy to close "Armat Media", said the editor-in-chief. aysor 691994 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:06:51 +0400 Armenia <p>I am very sorry to inform you that our editing computers are being taken away and we can no longer work, Armat Media Editor-in-Chief Nelly Avetisyan told reporters.</p> <p>“We are being deprived of the opportunity to conduct live broadcasts and stand-up programs. We cannot engage in professional journalism, as law enforcement officers are taking away all of our equipment,” Avetisyan said.</p> <p>According to her, the actions of law enforcement agencies are obstructing the work of the media.</p> <p>“The work of Armat Media is being paralyzed. This is a policy aimed at shutting down Armat Media,” the editor-in-chief stated.</p> <p>Website editor Aghavni Sukiasyan also said that, as a result of the actions of law enforcement officers, the staff will not be able to access their offices.</p> <p>“The rooms will remain sealed until a decision is made to reopen them. At the moment, Armat Media is closed,” Sukiasyan said.</p> <p>As previously reported, law enforcement officers are conducting operations at the offices of Armat Media today.&nbsp;</p> https://www.aysor.am/en/news/2026/06/05/%D5%A8%D5%B6%D5%A4%D5%A4%D5%AB%D5%B4%D5%B8%D6%82%D5%A9%D5%B5%D5%B8%D6%82%D5%B6/2424062?fromFeed=1 According to the results, the ruling Civil Contract Party leads individually with 32.4% support, while combined opposition forces receive a higher total share across multiple parties and alliances. aysor 691987 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:07:16 +0400 Politics <p>MPG LLC, a full member of the GALLUP International Association in Armenia, conducted a telephone survey on June 2-3 among 1,104 respondents. Participants were asked which party or alliance they would vote for in the parliamentary elections scheduled for June 7, 2026.</p> <p>According to the results, the ruling Civil Contract Party leads individually with 32.4% support, while combined opposition forces receive a higher total share across multiple parties and alliances.</p> <p>Civil Contract Party - 32.4%<br /> Strong Armenia Bloc - 16.4%<br /> Armenia Bloc - 15.2%<br /> Prosperous Armenia Party - 8.8%<br /> Wings of Unity Party - 6.2%<br /> Democracy Law Discipline Party - 3.2%<br /> Bright Armenia Party - 3.1%<br /> New Force - 2.1%<br /> “I am against all” Democratic Party - 2.0%<br /> Meritocratic Party of Armenia - 2.0%<br /> Hanrapetutyun Party - 1.5%<br /> Armenian National Congress Party - 0.3%<br /> For the Sake of the Republic/Defenders of Democracy - 0.2%<br /> Christian-Democratic Party - 0.1%<br /> Democratic Unity Party - 0.1%<br /> Reformist Party - 0.1%<br /> Kochari National Renaissance and Awakening of the Nation Party - 0.1%<br /> Pan-Armenian National Democratic Pole - 0.1%</p> <p>Undecided voters accounted for 6.3% in total:</p> <p>“Refuse to answer” - 4.2%<br /> “Difficult to answer” - 2.1%</p> https://www.aysor.am/en/news/2026/06/05/Galstyan/2424061?fromFeed=1 June 7 is the last chance for a civilized change of power in Armenia. aysor 691986 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:05:05 +0400 Politics <p>Lawyer Arsen Babayan has published an appeal of political prisoner and member of the “Homeland” party Khachik Galstyan.</p> <p>“The last chance</p> <p>Dear compatriot,</p> <p>June 7 is the last chance for a civilized change of power in Armenia.</p> <p>The last chance to prevent the transfer of new parts of our homeland, the change of the RA Constitution at the behest of outsiders, the return of hundreds of thousands of Azerbaijanis, mutual hatred and intolerance.</p> <p>Do not miss the last chance. Definitely go to the polls.</p> <p>Choose Armenia,<br /> Choose a strong Armenia,<br /> Choose a fair Armenia,<br /> Choose a prosperous Armenia,” Galstyan stated.</p> https://www.aysor.am/en/news/2026/06/05/elections/2424058?fromFeed=1 “If the parliamentary elections are held unfairly, are you ready to take to the streets to establish justice?” aysor 691984 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:04:01 +0400 Politics <p>According to the latest telephone survey conducted by MPG LLC, the full member of the GALLUP International Association in Armenia, a significant share of citizens say they would be prepared to take part in street protests if they believe the parliamentary elections are conducted unfairly.</p> <p>The survey was conducted on June 2-3 and included 1,104 respondents. Participants were asked: “If the parliamentary elections are held unfairly, are you ready to take to the streets to establish justice?”</p> <p>The results were as follows:</p> <p>•&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;39.8% said they were “definitely ready”;<br /> •&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;10.4% answered “rather yes”;<br /> •&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;9.7% said “rather no”;<br /> •&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;35.7% answered “definitely no”;<br /> •&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;5.3% found it difficult to answer.</p> <p>Overall, 50.2% of respondents expressed varying degrees of willingness to participate in street protests, while 45.4% said they would not take such a step. Another 5.3% did not express a clear position.</p> https://www.aysor.am/en/news/2026/06/05/Russian+Foreign+Ministry/2424045?fromFeed=1 The statement was made by Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin during the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. aysor 691979 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:58:27 +0400 Politics <p>Russia expects that the next meeting of the “3+3” regional format (Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia, Russia, Turkey, and Iran) at the level of foreign ministers will take place either in Baku or Yerevan, according to the Russian Foreign Ministry.</p> <p>The statement was made by Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin during the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum.</p> <p>“We expect that the next ministerial meeting will be held either in Baku or Yerevan. As we understand it, negotiations on this issue are underway between our Azerbaijani and Armenian partners,” Galuzin said during the session titled “3+3 Platform: Common Challenges and Strategic Partnership.”</p> <p>“I would especially welcome the participation of a representative of Georgian expert circles in our discussion. For us, as I am sure for all participants of the platform, Georgia remains an important partner, without which the prospects of the 3+3 are unlikely to be complete. I hope that over time, official Tbilisi will also join our work,” he added.</p> https://www.aysor.am/en/news/2026/06/05/Tsarukyan/2424051?fromFeed=1 Go to the polls on June 7 so that Armenia remains sovereign and Armenian. aysor 691978 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:53:58 +0400 Politics <p>One and a half million votes are needed in the upcoming parliamentary elections, like one and a half million candles in memory of the martyrs of the Armenian Genocide, said Prosperous Armenia Party (PAP) leader Gagik Tsarukyan.</p> <p>“One and a half million votes, as a memory and as a message of Armenia’s revival to the whole world.</p> <p>Around this idea, we marched in unity with thousands of citizens to Freedom Square, reaffirming that our country needs not hostility and division, but internal solidarity, tolerance and national unity.</p> <p>Go to the polls on June 7 so that Armenia remains sovereign and Armenian.<br /> Expect good changes,” Tsarukyan stated.<br /> &nbsp;</p> https://www.aysor.am/en/news/2026/06/05/Beglaryan/2424050?fromFeed=1 A motion to detain G.B. has been submitted to the court․ aysor 691960 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:36:09 +0400 Law <p>Former Yerevan Mayor and former Minister of Transport and Communications Gagik Beglaryan has been arrested, the Anti-Corruption Committee informed Aysor.am.</p> <p>“In response, we confirm that the former Minister of Transport and Communications of the Republic of Armenia G.B. has been arrested within the framework of criminal proceedings being investigated by the Anti-Corruption Committee of the Republic of Armenia. The latter is accused of abuse of official authority and money laundering of particularly large amounts. A motion to detain G.B. has been submitted to the court,” the Committee reported.<br /> &nbsp;</p> https://www.aysor.am/en/news/2026/06/05/Babayan/2424040?fromFeed=1 At this stage, there is only one chance for a change of power in Armenia, according to Arsen Babayan, a lawyer and member of the Hayrenik Party. aysor 691950 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:06:05 +0400 Politics <p>At this stage, there is only one chance for a change of power in Armenia, according to Arsen Babayan, a lawyer and member of the Hayrenik Party.</p> <p>“Dear citizens, be sure to participate in the vote. Be sure to choose the candidate you prefer, and a change of power will become inevitable.</p> <p>By not taking part in the vote, you will guarantee that the Civil Contract Party remains in power. That, too, is a position.</p> <p>Remember: the decision-maker is exclusively the citizen of the Republic of Armenia,” Babayan stated.<br /> &nbsp;</p> https://www.aysor.am/en/news/2026/06/05/official/2424041?fromFeed=1 According to Shevtsov, Armenia currently purchases Russian natural gas at a price of $177.5 per 1,000 cubic meters. aysor 691947 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 11:55:30 +0400 Politics <p>Armenia would need to find an additional $1 billion to pay for gas, Deputy Secretary of the Russian Security Council Alexey Shevtsov told the Vesti news service.</p> <p>According to Shevtsov, Armenia currently purchases Russian natural gas at a price of $177.5 per 1,000 cubic meters.</p> <p>“Exchange prices, as we discussed in a previous interview, are currently around $600 and can rise to as much as $800. Given that Armenia receives 2.3 billion cubic meters of gas from Russia, a simple calculation shows that Armenia would have to find an additional $1 billion, and possibly even more,” Shevtsov said.</p> <p>Earlier, Russian Energy Minister Sergey Tsivlyov suggested that Armenia try replacing Russian gas with European supplies and see what results such a move would produce.</p> https://www.aysor.am/en/news/2026/06/05/Arman+Sahakyan/2424037?fromFeed=1 “Sahakyan was arrested within the framework of criminal proceedings initiated in connection with alleged cases of giving and receiving electoral bribes,” aysor 691946 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 11:53:36 +0400 Law <p>Former head of the State Property Management Department and Republican Party of Armenia (RPA) member Arman Sahakyan has been arrested as part of criminal proceedings under investigation by the Anti-Corruption Committee, the committee’s press service told Aysor.am.</p> <p>“Sahakyan was arrested within the framework of criminal proceedings initiated in connection with alleged cases of giving and receiving electoral bribes,” the Anti-Corruption Committee stated.</p> https://www.aysor.am/en/news/2026/06/04/oil/2424000?fromFeed=1 A total of 2475 tons. aysor 691876 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:11:57 +0400 Economy <p>Another batch of oil products has been exported from Azerbaijan to Armenia.</p> <p>According to Azerbaijani media reports, 42 railway wagons carrying diesel fuel with a total volume of 2,475 tons were dispatched from Güzdek station to Boyuk Kesik station.</p> <p>According to the reports, more than 10,000 tons of diesel fuel, 979 tons of AI-92 gasoline and 2,955 tons of AI-95 gasoline have already been exported from Azerbaijan to Armenia.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> https://www.aysor.am/en/news/2026/06/04/conversation/2423993?fromFeed=1 The interlocutors discussed issues related to addressing Armenia’s economic challenges and further developing bilateral cooperation. aysor 691866 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:51:32 +0400 Politics <p>Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.</p> <p>The interlocutors discussed issues related to addressing Armenia’s economic challenges and further developing bilateral cooperation.</p> <p>Ursula von der Leyen reaffirmed the European Union’s commitment to supporting Armenia’s economic resilience and development programs. She informed that the EU is preparing an assistance package that includes immediate financial assistance of more than 50 million euros, as well as additional measures to expand export opportunities for Armenian products and facilitate trade.</p> <p>The parties also discussed practical support programs for the agricultural and floriculture sectors, emphasizing the importance of expanding opportunities for Armenian goods in European markets.</p> <p>The interlocutors highlighted the need to deepen business ties and ensure the consistent implementation of agreements reached at the Armenia-EU summit in Yerevan, as well as the advancement of the Armenia-EU strategic agenda. It was noted that EU support under the “Resilience and Growth” Plan has already contributed to the development of thousands of enterprises and the creation of new jobs in Armenia.</p> <p>They also touched upon initiatives under the Armenia-EU Connectivity Partnership. Ursula von der Leyen reiterated the EU’s readiness to support infrastructure development and regional connectivity projects.</p> <p>The parties agreed to establish a joint Armenia-EU working group to coordinate the implementation of ongoing programs and discuss new areas of cooperation.</p> https://www.aysor.am/en/news/2026/06/04/Ursula+von+der+Leyen/2423986?fromFeed=1 Armenia is a place where talent, innovation and opportunity meet. It is a key location for European businesses․ aysor 691853 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:59:53 +0400 Politics <p>A batch of 10,000 flowers is expected to arrive in Latvia tomorrow, with additional shipments to follow, wrote European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.</p> <p>“We will also continue to build connections between our businesses, following up on the commitments we made at our last summit in Yerevan. Since 2024, EU support under the Resilience and Growth Plan has already helped 7,000 businesses and contributed to the creation of more than 20,000 jobs.</p> <p>Armenia is a place where talent, innovation and opportunity meet. It is a key location for European businesses,” she wrote.</p> https://www.aysor.am/en/news/2026/06/04/June/2423982?fromFeed=1 The program is available to legal entities, individual entrepreneurs, and individuals exporting goods from the territory of Armenia between June 1 and July 1. aysor 691850 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:50:23 +0400 Economy <p>The Government of the Republic of Armenia is supporting economic entities engaged in exporting fresh fruits, vegetables and flowers from Armenia to the markets of the European Union, the United Kingdom and Canada.</p> <p>Under the program, compensation limits per export volume are set as follows:</p> <p>770 drams per 1 kg of strawberries<br /> 275 drams per 1 kg of tomatoes<br /> 400 drams per 1 kg of peppers<br /> 37 drams per 1 flower</p> <p>The program is available to legal entities, individual entrepreneurs, and individuals exporting goods from the territory of Armenia between June 1 and July 1.</p> <p>In total, the government will subsidize 1 billion 912.5 million drams, including:</p> <p>550 million drams for tomatoes<br /> 800 million drams for peppers<br /> 192.5 million drams for strawberries<br /> 370 million drams for flowers</p> <p>It is planned that in June more than 4,250 tons of vegetables, strawberries and around 10 million flowers will be exported.</p> https://www.aysor.am/en/news/2026/06/04/Karapetyan/2423976?fromFeed=1 “What prevents women from actively participating in public and political life? I am surprised and delighted by the female opposition figures in the National Assembly, female journalists, and female members of our team,” aysor 691843 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:16:20 +0400 Politics <p>Leader of the Strong Armenia party Samvel Karapetyan said he would be glad to see a courageous and patriotic woman one day heading the Republic of Armenia.</p> <p>“What prevents women from actively participating in public and political life? I am surprised and delighted by the female opposition figures in the National Assembly, female journalists, and female members of our team,” he said.</p> <p>“I see the potential of Armenian women, and we will do everything to help them develop further, become courageous and strong, because women, in my opinion, see more accurately what the Armenian child, the youth, the Armenian person needs,” Karapetyan said.</p> <p>He added that in one of his interviews he stated: “I would be happy to see one day that the head of the Republic of Armenia is a courageous, patriotic woman.”</p> https://www.aysor.am/en/news/2026/06/04/political+analyst/2423970?fromFeed=1 He said the authorities are trying to make the most of administrative resources, which they formally rejected in 2018, but today they have become the bearers and implementers of the same methods. Dusya Ghazaryan 691840 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:50:45 +0400 Politics <p>Referring to recent arrests of opposition figures and searches in apartments of employees of the “Our Way” NGO, political scientist Beniamin Matevosyan told Aysor.am that the authorities are increasingly relying on administrative resources ahead of elections.</p> <p>He said the authorities are trying to make the most of administrative resources, which they formally rejected in 2018, but today they have become the bearers and implementers of the same methods.</p> <p>According to him, the current authorities are attempting to strike at both the “Strong Armenia” bloc and the “Armenia” bloc a few days before the elections, and similar actions may also target the Prosperous Armenia Party offices.</p> <p>“The authorities are trying to eliminate the most important players from the game, which is very logical. Considering the signals coming from these structures, they are not only ready for all this, but also conditionally, if you remove one person from the game, there are other people to replace him. The work has not stopped in any headquarters, at least for now,” he said.</p> <p>According to Matevosyan, the authorities are acting very logically from their own point of view.</p> <p>“After all, we must be honest that the authorities know the real sentiments better than anyone else. They have a problem in terms of maintaining their political monopoly and will try to resort to different methods.</p> <p>Now Erdogan and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen are rushing to help Pashinyan. One calls and has a conversation with him, a meeting between Armenian and Turkish businessmen is taking place in Kars. In the morning, Ararat Mirzoyan signed another agreement related to TRIPP. In these last few days, they will try to suppress their opponents inside the country as much as possible, and external actors who have a stake in this government and are interested in reproducing this government will provide support at the instigation and request of our government. Let’s expect a similar step from Azerbaijan,” he said.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> https://www.aysor.am/en/news/2026/06/04/rally/2423968?fromFeed=1 According to observers and various estimates, about 80,000 people attended the rally, News.am reported. aysor 691831 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:17:37 +0400 Politics <p>The rally of the “Strong Armenia” bloc for change was held in Republic Square last night.&nbsp;</p> <p>According to observers and various estimates, about 80,000 people attended the rally, News.am reported.</p> <p>“The rally that took place was the most crowded rally in Armenia in terms of its number in the last 8 years,” the website wrote.</p> https://www.aysor.am/en/news/2026/06/04/Ishkhan+Saghatelyan/2423960?fromFeed=1 The representative of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation called on party members to continue their work without interruption, regardless of the situation. aysor 691827 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:16:34 +0400 Law <p>Searches are currently underway at the office of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF) in Gyumri and at the apartments of party supporters, announced Ishkhan Saghatelyan.</p> <p>“The actions of the current regime, especially the illegal attempts in recent days to disrupt the normal activities of the opposition headquarters, are desperate steps aimed at influencing the will of voters and the results of the elections,” he said.</p> <p>The representative of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation called on party members to continue their work without interruption, regardless of the situation.</p> <p>“We urge all our teammates not to succumb to any threats under any circumstances and to respond to these illegalities by participating in the elections and rejecting the regime that does not respect the will of the people,” Saghatelyan noted.<br /> &nbsp;</p> https://www.aysor.am/en/news/2026/06/04/Rubio/2423965?fromFeed=1 The Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict ended. This was announced by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, according to the official website of the White House. aysor 691826 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:44:21 +0400 Politics <p>The Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict ended. This was announced by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, according to the official website of the White House.</p> <p>“Yesterday I signed the MOU creating the TRIPP route, which will provide extraordinary opportunities for both countries, especially for Armenia, while respecting their sovereignty,” Rubio noted.</p> https://www.aysor.am/en/news/2026/06/04/TRIPP/2423971?fromFeed=1 This is another important step in realizing the Armenia-US vision of a peaceful, secure, and prosperous Armenia and region. aysor 691829 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:16:51 +0400 Politics <p>Armenia and the United States have signed the Framework Agreement between the Republic of Armenia and the United States of America on Strategic Cooperation Concerning the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP).</p> <p>“Pursuant to the implementation of the understanding reached in Yerevan on May 26, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia Ararat Mirzoyan and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio signed the Agreement remotely. The Agreement was signed by the U.S. Secretary of State in Washington on June 1, and by the Foreign Minister of Armenia in Yerevan on June 4.</p> <p>This is another important step in realizing the Armenia-US vision of a peaceful, secure, and prosperous Armenia and region.</p> <p>Subsequently, Armenia and the United States will work consistently to complete the necessary domestic procedures for the Agreement’s entry into force, with the aim of ensuring the implementation of TRIPP on the ground within the shortest possible timeframe,” the Armenian Foreign Ministry said in a statement.</p> https://www.aysor.am/en/news/2026/06/03/Nikol+Pashinyan/2423901?fromFeed=1 He announced this in Martuni, presenting details from the telephone conversation with Putin. aysor 691723 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:30:06 +0400 Politics <p>Nikol Pashinyan will leave for Moscow after the elections.</p> <p>He announced this in Martuni, presenting details from a telephone conversation with Putin.</p> <p>Pashinyan said that he would not engage in a verbal spat with Russia, but would calmly defend Armenia’s positions.</p> <p>“We will not act against the interests of Russia, but we will not act against our interests either,” he noted.</p> https://www.aysor.am/en/news/2026/06/03/EAEU/2423889?fromFeed=1 Speaking to Aysor.am, the economist assessed such statements as anti-crisis political propaganda. Dusya Ghazaryan 691713 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:02:01 +0400 Economy <p>Economist Hrant Mikaelyan questions Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s statement that Armenian goods can be exported to the European Union countries instead of the EAEU market.</p> <p>Speaking to Aysor.am, the economist assessed such statements as anti-crisis political propaganda.</p> <p>“It is clear that the voter is suffering quite serious losses from these restrictions and Nikol Pashinyan needs to maintain his voter base. That is why he is now saying anything so that these people continue to support him,” he noted.&nbsp;</p> <p>Mikaelyan also recalled other statements by the Prime Minister and gave an example of Georgia’s experience, noting that during the years of the Russian-Georgian economic conflict, the country was unable to find full-fledged replacement markets:</p> <p>“Pashinyan was saying that ‘he built 3 nuclear power plants without declaring about it’, that we would have our own gas, he probably meant Azerbaijani. All this will not happen. We already have the experience of Georgia. Georgia has never found a new market. For 7 years, Saakashvili has been involved in an economic war with Putin. They have neither found a new market nor compensated people. It’s just that the Georgian peasant has suffered huge losses and deprivations due to Saakashvili’s adventurous policy, and the same will happen here.”&nbsp;</p> <p>Touching upon the topic of possible compensation by the government, Mikaelyan noted that, in his assessment, numerous promises made during the pre-election period are aimed at gaining the support of voters.</p> <p>According to him, the agricultural sector may suffer the most if export problems continue, and thousands of families working in that sector will also feel its consequences.</p> <p>Speaking about the European Union market, he emphasized that the EU has strict entry requirements, standards, as well as various restrictions. “The European Union market is quite closed. Even those countries that have association agreements with the EU, for example, Ukraine, Georgia, have received access in limited volumes,” the economist added.</p> <p>Mikaelyan noted that even in the conditions of political support, it is difficult to expect that the EU will create exceptional conditions for Armenian products.</p> <p>“Even if there are certain purchases, they cannot completely replace the volumes that are currently directed to the EAEU market. People may think that in order to support Pashinyan and achieve their political goals, the EU will make an exception. But it will not. For example, Ukraine, which is even waging a war for them, has not been made an exception. It may be in very small quantities. For example, if people need to sell 10 tons, the EU can buy 500 tons,” the economist concluded.</p> <p>Referring to the restrictions imposed by the Russian Federation, Pashinyan announced:</p> <p>“In the near future, we have export proposals related to roses, fruits and vegetables. The bad news is that the volumes of our products are not very large. A normal European supermarket chain will consume our products at once, but at the same time I want to draw attention to the following circumstance. We produce peppers – one hundred tons, we should not export 90 tons in one direction, but 25 – in one, 25 – in the other, in the next stage we should make it 20 tons, so that it has 5, 6, 7 directions.&nbsp;</p> <p><br /> Independence is the replacement of dependence on a few with dependence on many. If you are 90 percent dependent on one place, one day they may wake up and the mood will not be good. Pepper spoils, I will give the money for that pepper, if a rose spoils, I will give the money, but pepper exports will also grow. I will stand up for pepper, you stand up for peace.”</p> https://www.aysor.am/en/news/2026/06/03/CSTO/2423897?fromFeed=1 “The preferential conditions created in the Eurasian Economic Union cannot be extended to the member states of the European Union,” he said. aysor 691710 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:33:07 +0400 Politics <p>The Secretary General of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), responding to a question from TASS regarding Armenia’s status, said it is difficult to simultaneously be a member of the European Union and the Eurasian Economic Union.</p> <p>“The preferential conditions created in the Eurasian Economic Union cannot be extended to the member states of the European Union,” he said.</p> <p>He further stated that the issue of Armenia’s withdrawal from the CSTO was not raised during the meeting of the Council of Defense Ministers of the organization’s member states, adding that the matter is political in nature.<br /> &nbsp;</p> https://www.aysor.am/en/news/2026/06/03/Pashinyan/2423886?fromFeed=1 “This people is not a people who would trade pepper for their homeland,” he said. aysor 691696 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:24:34 +0400 Economy <p>Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said he does not see a problem in Russia’s decision to restrict the export of certain goods from Armenia.</p> <p>“Let them not make us choose between pepper and the state. Yes, pepper, roses, and apricots will grow in Armenia, and exports from Armenia will double, including to the EAEU countries,” he stated in Tsovinar.</p> <p>According to him, parts of the opposition are encouraging Russia to impose export bans in order to influence public opinion.</p> <p>“This people is not a people who would trade pepper for their homeland,” he said.</p> <p>Pashinyan also noted that he is the only EAEU official participating in both main EAEU governing bodies:</p> <p>“I have sufficient leverage that, if I earn your trust after the elections, I will go and resolve the issues on the spot.”</p> <p>At the same time, he emphasized that he does not intend to escalate disputes with Russian counterparts and will continue to maintain friendly relations.</p> https://www.aysor.am/en/news/2026/06/03/Tsarukyan/2423877?fromFeed=1 People's warm attitude and support is the greatest appreciation for me. aysor 691694 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:21:17 +0400 Politics <p>The final regional meetings of the campaign of Prosperous Armenia Party (PAP) leader Gagik Tsarukyan were held in the Masis, Artashat, and Ararat communities of Ararat Province.</p> <p>“During this period, I had the opportunity to meet and directly communicate with thousands of our compatriots. I visited different communities across Armenia – large and small, near and distant, border and central,” he wrote.</p> <p>He added that the warm attitude and support of the public is, in his view, the highest form of evaluation. According to him, it reflects trust built over the years, which both obliges and provides strength to continue the work that has been started.</p> <p>“My goal has always been the same: a prosperous Armenia and a dignified life for all of us. I am confident that only through internal solidarity, mutual respect, and unity can we overcome difficulties and build the Armenia we dream of,” Tsarukyan wrote on Facebook.</p> https://www.aysor.am/en/news/2026/06/03/Service/2423882?fromFeed=1 As a mandatory condition for European integration, the Armenian authorities are being asked to completely sever centuries-old religious and spiritual ties with Moscow․ aysor 691692 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:20:24 +0400 Politics <p>The EU leadership, according to the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service, has intensified efforts to push the Russian Orthodox Church out of Armenia, demanding that Yerevan completely sever centuries-old religious and spiritual ties with Moscow, TASS reported.</p> <p>“Euro-antichrists have targeted the Russian Orthodox Church in Armenia. According to information reaching the service, the EU leadership has aggressively begun to push the Russian Orthodox Church out of Armenia. As a mandatory condition for European integration, the Armenian authorities are being asked to completely sever centuries-old religious and spiritual ties with Moscow,” the report states.</p> <p>According to the same report, EU representatives are also attempting to restrict the activities of the Russian Orthodox Church diocese in Armenia, including limiting its access to church property and obstructing its engagement with the Armenian Apostolic Church.</p> <p>“EU representatives are trying to deprive the diocese of the Russian Orthodox Church in Armenia of the right to use church real estate, as well as hinder its dialogue with local religious structures, primarily the Armenian Apostolic Church,” the statement said.</p> https://www.aysor.am/en/news/2026/06/03/Pashinyan/2423875?fromFeed=1 “I have freed Armenia from that temptation, and I consider that my greatest service to Armenia,” he emphasized. aysor 691691 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:10:56 +0400 Politics <p>Yes, I am the one who said ‘Artsakh is Armenia and that’s it,’ Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated in the Tsovak community of Gegharkunik Province.</p> <p>“I said we have no right to pass this bleeding wound on to future generations; we must pass on peace to our children. Yes, I had the courage to say that we were going in the wrong direction, that we should not continue the Karabakh movement, and as a result, today we are more independent than ever, more of a state than ever,” he noted.</p> <p>According to Pashinyan, if the Karabakh movement continues, it will lead to repeated cycles of war, ongoing losses, and ultimately the loss of Armenia’s statehood.</p> <p>“I have freed Armenia from that temptation, and I consider that my greatest service to Armenia,” he emphasized.<br /> &nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> https://www.aysor.am/en/news/2026/06/03/Ameriabank/2423878?fromFeed=1 Ameriabank was recognized as the best in a number of nominations. aysor 691682 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:42:37 +0400 Society <p><a href="https://ameria.me/4fYe2jb" style="color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline">Ameriabank</a> received 4 awards at the annual AMX Awards ceremony, taking home three awards from Armenia Stock Exchange and one from the Central Depository of Armenia.&nbsp;</p> <p>In particular, Ameriabank was recognized the best in the following categories:</p> <ul> <li>Best Exchange Member in Corporate Securities Market</li> <li>Best Exchange Member in Infrastructure Integration</li> <li>Best Reporting Issuer in Corporate Bond Market</li> <li>Best Account Operator of Depository System</li> </ul> <p>In 2025 Ameriabank became the first bank in Armenia to provide its investment clients with direct access to the trading system of Armenia Stock Exchange through MyInvest platform. This integration enables MyInvest users to trade on various platforms of Armenia Stock Exchange in real time directly from their mobile app, due to which the number of transactions of Ameriabank clients in the first quarter of 2026 grew by 150% vs the same period of the previous year, while the share of Ameriabank clients’ transactions on one of the exchange’s most active platforms – the corporate bonds market – hit 80%.</p> <p>In 2025 the total value of bonds issued by Ameriabank reached AMD 63.5 billion, with the total value of bonds placed by the bank amounting to AMD 98 billion. During the reporting period Ameriabank implemented 18 projects in the debt capital market, including placement of debut bonds of three companies. In 2025 Ameriabank also served as a market maker for Series 34 securities for 11 issuers.</p> <p>As of December 31, 2025, the total volume of bonds issued and traded by Ameriabank amounted to about 28% of the bonds listed on Armenia Stock Exchange.</p> <p>During the annual AMX Awards ceremony Armenia Stock Exchange and the Central Depository grant awards to active participants of the capital market, recognizing their significant contributions and achievements. This year the awards ceremony was held as part of the event celebrating the 25th anniversary of the establishment of Armenia Stock Exchange.</p> <p><strong>About Ameriabank</strong></p> <p>Ameriabank is a leading financial and technology company in Armenia, a major contributor to the Armenian economy. In pursuit of digital transformation, the Bank has implemented unique products, services and innovative platforms designed to meet the diverse financial and non-financial needs people have today and keeps on improving them.&nbsp;</p> <p>As a dynamically developing fintech environment, Ameriabank offers comprehensive solutions to improve the quality of life.</p> <p>The Bank is supervised by the Central Bank of Armenia.</p> https://www.aysor.am/en/news/2026/06/02/Rosselkhoznadzor/2423821?fromFeed=1 The restrictions will remain in place until an appropriate verification system is developed to ensure the safety and traceability of the transported products. aysor 691597 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:38:22 +0400 Economy <p>Starting June 3, 2026, Russia’s Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance (Rosselkhoznadzor) will introduce temporary restrictions on the import of celery, eggplant, potatoes, and dried fruits originating from and shipped from Armenia. The measure also applies to the transit of these products to Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) member states, citing the absence of mechanisms to confirm the entry of quarantine goods into destination countries.</p> <p>The restrictions will remain in place until an appropriate verification system is developed to ensure the safety and traceability of the transported products.</p> <p>“The situation once again confirms that the Ministry of Economy of Armenia has structural problems and is unable to fully fulfill its mandate to control agricultural producers.</p> <p>Following structural reforms implemented in 2019, Armenia’s Ministry of Agriculture was dissolved and its responsibilities were transferred to the Ministry of Economy. The ministry is currently responsible for agricultural policy, processing, livestock farming, veterinary services, crop production, pesticide and agrochemical regulation, organic agriculture, agricultural cooperatives, and fisheries,” the news release reads.</p> https://www.aysor.am/en/news/2026/06/02/Karapetyan/2423825?fromFeed=1 “Why should we stay on the streets? We will go home in triumph,” he added. aysor 691596 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:33:49 +0400 Politics <p>“We will win, we will not go to the streets,” said Samvel Karapetyan, leader of the Strong Armenia party, responding to a journalist’s question about what his political force would do in the event of a victory by the ruling Civil Contract party.</p> <p>“Why should we stay on the streets? We will go home in triumph,” he added.</p> https://www.aysor.am/en/news/2026/06/02/Strong+Armenia/2423810?fromFeed=1 “If you stay home, it means you are voting for Nikol Pashinyan,” party members say in a video message encouraging voter turnout. aysor 691584 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:47:28 +0400 Politics <p>Representatives of the “Strong Armenia” party have called on citizens to participate in the June 7 parliamentary elections and cast their votes.</p> <p>“If you stay home, it means you are voting for Nikol Pashinyan,” party members say in a video message encouraging voter turnout.</p> <p>Details in the video.<br /> &nbsp;</p> https://www.aysor.am/en/news/2026/06/02/Volodin/2423813?fromFeed=1 “The same thing happened in Ukraine. When the decision was made on integration with the EU, people were told one thing. In practice, Ukrainian agricultural products never fully gained access to European markets,” he said. aysor 691579 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:51:03 +0400 Politics <p>Chairman of the Russian State Duma, Vyacheslav Volodin, has claimed that the Armenian authorities are not informing citizens about the potential consequences of leaving the Eurasian Economic Union.</p> <p>According to Volodin, if Armenia withdraws from the EAEU, “gas prices for residents could increase almost fourfold, remittances from Russia could decline sharply, labor migration privileges could be abolished, and supplies of Armenian products – including fruits, vegetables, alcoholic beverages, and mineral water – could be suspended.”</p> <p>“The same thing happened in Ukraine. When the decision was made on integration with the EU, people were told one thing. In practice, Ukrainian agricultural products never fully gained access to European markets,” he said.</p> <p>According to the Speaker of the State Duma, Armenia could face a similar situation.<br /> “It is likely that Pashinyan has made a personal commitment to bring Armenia into the European Union and is now carrying it out. At the same time, he is attempting to shift all associated costs onto the EAEU and Russia,” Volodin stated.</p> <p>“It is obvious that he is not concerned about the fate of the Armenian people or the statehood of Armenia. He believes that this course will help preserve his personal power. The price will be high...” Volodin said.</p> https://www.aysor.am/en/news/2026/06/02/Political/2423800?fromFeed=1 Hakobyan noted that 4-5 political forces have a realistic chance of entering the next parliament. Dusya Ghazaryan 691572 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:49:57 +0400 Politics <p>The pre-election campaign in Armenia has entered an active phase, with major political forces intensifying efforts to mobilize their electoral base, political technologist Vigen Hakobyan said in an interview with Aysor.am.</p> <p>According to him, the current political landscape is characterized by uncompromising competition, with each force seeking to emphasize its advantages and strengthen influence over target voter groups.</p> <p>Hakobyan noted that 4-5 political forces have a realistic chance of entering the next parliament.</p> <p>He stated that the ruling Civil Contract party is expected to pass the electoral threshold, but is unlikely to secure a parliamentary majority on its own.</p> <p>“Surveys show that Civil Contract will enter parliament, but will not gain 50+1,” he said.</p> <p>According to him, the Armenia bloc, Strong Armenia, Prosperous Armenia, and Wings of Unity also have parliamentary ambitions.</p> <p>He added that different political forces are targeting distinct segments of the electorate: while the Armenia bloc appeals primarily to voters with more radical positions, Strong Armenia focuses on broader audiences, emphasizing socio-economic development, industrial policy, and long-term national vision.</p> <p>Hakobyan stressed that voter turnout could play a decisive role in the election outcome.</p> <p>“If turnout is indeed close to 60 percent, as sociological surveys suggest, I believe the current authorities will have no chance of reproducing themselves. The key issue now is ensuring participation,” he said.</p> <p>He also highlighted the importance of voter activity in Yerevan, where more than 840,000 voters are concentrated. According to him, this is why many opposition forces are focusing not only on presenting programs, but also on encouraging citizens to go to the polls.</p> <p>Commenting on the broader electoral environment, Hakobyan said the legitimacy of elections should be assessed not only on election day, but across the entire pre-election period.</p> <p>He pointed to reports of arrests, detentions, and heightened political rhetoric, which he said raise concerns about the fairness of the electoral process.</p> <p>The political technologist also stressed the widespread use of administrative resources:</p> <p>“During this period, we have seen numerous arrests, detentions, pressures, threats from the head of government: ‘to crush, to imprison.’ His rhetoric has exceeded the standards he has maintained over the past eight years, and is seen as a direct threat that fosters a climate of fear. In this regard, questions are already being raised about the legitimacy of the elections.”</p> https://www.aysor.am/en/news/2026/06/02/Alik+Aleksanyan/2423805?fromFeed=1 During the investigation, numerous procedural actions were carried out and around 500 individuals were questioned. aysor 691568 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:33:25 +0400 Law <p>As a result of joint efforts by the Investigative Committee of Armenia and the police of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, circumstances have been established in a criminal case initiated on the basis of a report of an alleged crime concerning the activities of A. A., a supporter of the “Strong Armenia” party.</p> <p>According to the investigation, since September 2025, A. A., as the founder and director of the public organization “Our Way – Protection of National Values,” allegedly employed approximately 1,400 citizens under fictitious civil contracts. Some of these individuals were also employed in other companies.</p> <p>Investigators further allege that between October 2025 and March 2026, approximately 1.6 billion drams, 230,000 euros, and 75,000 US dollars were transferred to the organization’s accounts from entities associated with S. K., including the Tashir charitable foundation, Intego Energy, and Tashir Capital, registered as donations and loans.</p> <p>According to the investigation, these funds were allegedly used to launder criminal proceeds and to provide financial incentives for citizens to participate in rallies and protests organized by supporters of S. K. and the “Strong Armenia” party.</p> <p>It is also noted that most of the employed individuals did not actually perform work duties, but instead visited offices intermittently or did not work at all. As a result, investigators estimate that approximately 763 million drams were paid out as salaries and other benefits.</p> <p>During the investigation, numerous procedural actions were carried out and around 500 individuals were questioned.</p> <p>A public criminal prosecution has been initiated against A. A. under charges related to financial incentives for participation in public gatherings and large-scale money laundering. He has been detained pending pre-trial proceedings.</p> https://www.aysor.am/en/news/2026/06/02/Armavir/2423774?fromFeed=1 They are looking for weapons and ammunition. aysor 691544 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:49:25 +0400 Law <p>According to Hetq, police officers and investigators from the Investigative Committee launched large-scale search operations in Armenia’s Armavir region early on the morning of June 2, 2026.</p> <p>The outlet, citing its sources, reported that law enforcement authorities are searching for weapons and ammunition.</p> <p>Narek Sargsyan, spokesperson for the Minister of Internal Affairs, did not disclose further details about the operation. He confirmed, however, that officers of the Criminal Police, together with investigators, are conducting searches at more than two dozen addresses in the region.</p> https://www.aysor.am/en/news/2026/06/02/Russia/2423788?fromFeed=1 “Importers will be able to increase supplies from alternative countries, as existing logistics chains are already adapted for a rapid switch between different suppliers,” Leonov said. aysor 691541 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:43:02 +0400 Economy <p>Armenian apricots can be replaced by increased imports from Turkey, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan, while sweet cherries can be sourced from Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, Turkey, and Moldova. This was stated by Dmitry Leonov, Deputy Chairman of the Board of Rusprodsoyuz, in comments to TASS.</p> <p>Earlier, Russia’s Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance (Rosselkhoznadzor) announced temporary restrictions on the import of cherries, sweet cherries, apricots, plums, peaches, nectarines, and grapes from Armenia, effective June 2, 2026.</p> <p>“Importers will be able to increase supplies from alternative countries, as existing logistics chains are already adapted for a rapid switch between different suppliers,” Leonov said.</p> <p>According to him, Armenian grapes could be replaced by imports from Turkey, Uzbekistan, Egypt, India, and China. Cherries may be sourced from Serbia and Moldova, nectarines from Turkey, Uzbekistan, Egypt, India, and China, and peaches from Turkey, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, and Georgia.</p> <p>Leonov also noted that Armenian fruits and stone fruits account for only a small share of Russia’s total imports. “Therefore, restrictions on their import will not have a significant impact on overall supply volumes,” he said.</p> <p>“The Russian fruit and vegetable market is highly diversified, allowing it to quickly adapt to changes in product availability and assortment,” Leonov added.</p> https://www.aysor.am/en/news/2026/06/01/Tonoyan/2423722?fromFeed=1 “It was there until 2018, it continued from 2018 until the war, and I hope it is still there now,” he noted. aysor 691455 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:54:40 +0400 Armenia <p>Samvel Karapetyan’s support to the army has been significant and diverse, former Armenian Defense Minister David Tonoyan said in a conversation with reporters.</p> <p>“It was there until 2018, it continued from 2018 until the war, and I hope it is still there now,” he noted.</p> <p>According to Tonoyan, Karapetyan has been quite useful to the army within the scope of his capabilities.</p> https://www.aysor.am/en/news/2026/06/01/Pashinyan/2423720?fromFeed=1 The interlocutors also exchanged views on current issues on the bilateral and multilateral agenda. aysor 691438 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:03:58 +0400 Politics <p>Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The RA government reported this.</p> <p>The Russian President congratulated the Armenian Prime Minister on his birthday and sent his best wishes. Prime Minister Pashinyan thanked the Russian President for the call and congratulations.</p> <p>The interlocutors also exchanged views on current issues on the bilateral and multilateral agenda.</p> <p>The RA Prime Minister thanked the Russian President for his balanced position, friendly tone, as well as support on a number of issues where differences of opinion have arisen.</p> <p>They also agreed to continue discussions at a suitable opportunity in the format of a meeting.</p> <p><br /> &nbsp;</p> https://www.aysor.am/en/news/2026/06/01/Pashinyan-Putin/2423717?fromFeed=1 Putin congratulated Pashinyan on his birthday. aysor 691436 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:04:23 +0400 Politics <p>Russian President Vladimir Putin had a phone conversation with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.</p> <p>Putin congratulated Pashinyan on his birthday.</p> <p>The results of the meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council held in Astana on May 29 were discussed.</p> https://www.aysor.am/en/news/2026/06/01/analyst/2423712?fromFeed=1 Badalyan mentioned that such emphasis mainly comes from Russia and EAEU. Dusya Ghazaryan 691424 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:13:14 +0400 Politics <p>The issue of Armenia remaining in the Eurasian Economic Union or joining the EU should be decided by the people, as it stems from constitutional requirements, political analyst Hakob Badalyan said in an interview with Aysor.am.</p> <p>He reminded that official Yerevan has previously stated several times that if the need for a decision arises, the issue will be resolved through a referendum or an electoral process.</p> <p>According to Badalyan, the latest statements by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan should be viewed within the framework of pre-election logic.</p> <p>“I think that everything is now within the framework of pre-election logic. Nikol Pashinyan is trying to use the European Union topic for a political game – on the one hand, to maintain the pro-European electorate, and on the other hand, to ensure the loyalty of European political circles,” he noted.&nbsp;</p> <p>The analyst does not believe that the current authorities are actually leading Armenia toward full EU membership.</p> <p>Regarding public attitudes toward leaving the EAEU, Badalyan noted that it is impossible to give a clear answer without a referendum or impartial sociological surveys. He added that while a significant part of society has a positive attitude toward EU membership, the exact percentage remains unclear.</p> <p>According to the political analyst, many people view the European Union as attractive from the outside, but are not sufficiently informed about its internal complexities. He noted that the EU appears different from the inside and that its internal situation is not uniform, which complicates public perception.</p> <p>Referring to “either-or” narratives, Badalyan stated that such framing is mainly promoted by Russia and the EAEU.</p> <p>“They are trying to use these emphases to raise the price of their interests in Armenia’s pre-election process and to address their own strategic concerns. I think that after the elections this issue will take on completely different shades and emphases,” he concluded.</p> <p>Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced today that Armenia will work in the EAEU until the moment when making a choice between the EAEU and the EU will no longer be inevitable.</p> https://www.aysor.am/en/news/2026/06/01/Rosselkhoznadzor/2423710?fromFeed=1 The results of the inspections conducted by the agency were assessed as unsatisfactory, and a number of enterprises refused to be inspected. aysor 691418 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:25:25 +0400 Economy <p>As of June 2, Armenia must suspend veterinary certification of live fish and fish products intended for export to Russia, with the exception of two companies that have passed inspection.</p> <p>The results of the inspections conducted by the agency were assessed as unsatisfactory, and a number of enterprises refused to be inspected.</p> https://www.aysor.am/en/news/2026/06/01/Tsarukyan/2423698?fromFeed=1 Dear compatriots, together towards positive change․ aysor 691417 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:22:21 +0400 Politics <p>Prosperous Armenia Party leader Gagik Tsarukyan wrote:</p> <p>“The people of Lori, who are waiting for positive change, have united in the regional center of Vanadzor around one goal: to open a new page in the history of Armenia with their vote on June 7 and herald the long-awaited revival of our country.</p> <p>The inspiring atmosphere and unity prevailing in Vanadzor are the beginning of major programs that we will implement through joint efforts for a dignified, secure, and prosperous future for all of us. I have repeatedly emphasized that your trust is my greatest responsibility, and I will preserve and honor it.</p> <p>Dear compatriots, together towards positive change.”</p> <p>Video <a href="https://www.facebook.com/reel/2082883922664076">here</a>.</p> https://www.aysor.am/en/news/2026/06/01/Surenyants/2423703?fromFeed=1 After yesterday’s debate on Public Television, I received numerous responses of satisfaction and encouragement, as well as phone calls. aysor 691414 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:12:43 +0400 Politics <p>Political analyst Suren Surenyants wrote:</p> <p>“After yesterday’s debate on Public Television, I received numerous responses of satisfaction and encouragement, as well as phone calls.</p> <p>I did not say anything beyond what is already present in the political agenda of the Prosperous Armenia Party, in the speeches of our political team, and in the ‘Proposal to Armenia’ program.</p> <p>It is on the basis of political programs that we have revealed the political bankruptcy and exhaustion of Nikol Pashinyan’s team, the Civil Contract.</p> <p>The Civil Contract members, having failed politically, have been constantly directly or indirectly threatening the people with repression and various negative scenarios in the pre-election period over the past ten days.</p> <p>It seems that the Civil Contract administration or faction has become a center for ‘programming’ repression and negative developments.</p> <p>During the last week of the campaign, the losing government will resort to any meanness and immorality, and we must be ready for different scenarios and face every challenge.</p> <p>This is an important mission not only for the Prosperous Armenia Party and the opposition, but also for our society, on the path to closing this shameful page of humiliation and misery.</p> <p>On June 7, vote for number 7. Get ready for positive change.”</p> https://www.aysor.am/en/news/2026/06/01/Putin/2423696?fromFeed=1 In his congratulatory message, the Russian president expressed interest in the development of relations between Russia and Armenia. aysor 691410 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:06:40 +0400 Politics <p>Putin congratulated Pashinyan on his birthday, the Kremlin reported.</p> <p>In his congratulatory message, the Russian president expressed interest in the development of relations between Russia and Armenia.</p> <p><img alt="" height="1035" src="https://static.aysor.am/storage/files/pvoutin_2.jpg" width="1131" /></p> https://www.aysor.am/en/news/2026/06/01/Aliyev/2423706?fromFeed=1 “It will be built in accordance with the document signed between the U.S. President, the Armenian Prime Minister and me at the White House on August 8, 2025,” Aliyev said. aysor 691409 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:05:44 +0400 Politics <p>Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev announced during the official opening ceremony of the 31st Baku Energy Forum that the so-called “Zangezur Corridor,” which will become another branch of the East-West corridor, will definitely be built.</p> <p>“It will be built in accordance with the document signed between the U.S. President, the Armenian Prime Minister and me at the White House on August 8, 2025,” Aliyev said.&nbsp;</p> https://www.aysor.am/en/news/2026/06/01/EAEU/2423701?fromFeed=1 “We are establishing new relations with Russia, I am sure that we will succeed in this,” aysor 691408 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:02:14 +0400 Economy <p>Armenia attaches importance to relations with Russia, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced.</p> <p>“We are establishing new relations with Russia, I am sure that we will succeed in this,” he noted.</p> <p>Pashinyan noted that Armenia is working and will continue to work in the EAEU until the moment when choosing between the EAEU and the EU becomes inevitable.</p> <p>“Until the moment when Armenia has not officially applied for EU membership or is not very close to the status of a candidate for EU membership holding any referendum is illogical, because the balance is not formed so that we can present a choice to the people,” Nikol Pashinyan emphasized.</p> <p>He said that Armenia will continue working within the Eurasian Economic Union without tension and without disputes.&nbsp;</p> <p>“We still have potential in this direction, which we will use in the near future,” Nikol Pashinyan added.</p> https://www.aysor.am/en/news/2026/06/01/Vardanyan/2423695?fromFeed=1 The use of the advanced technologies will make it possible to detect various types of cancer in children at earlier stages and provide more effective treatment. aysor 691388 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:20:55 +0400 Armenia <p>On the occasion of June 1, International children’s rights protection day, the pediatric department of the Yolyan Hematology and Oncology Center has been equipped with the modern medical equipment and essential devices.</p> <p>&nbsp;The use of the advanced technologies will make it possible to detect various types of cancer in children at earlier stages and provide more effective treatment.</p> <p>The equipment will make it possible to conduct many examinations and researches in Armenia.</p> <p>For the purchase of the latest generation medical equipment benefactor Mikael Vardanyan donated 127 million drams.</p> <p><img alt="" height="720" src="https://static.aysor.am/storage/files/photo-2026-06-01-10-12-41.jpg" width="1280" /></p> <p><img alt="" height="720" src="https://static.aysor.am/storage/files/photo-2026-06-01-10-12-40.jpg" width="1280" /></p> <p><img alt="" height="720" src="https://static.aysor.am/storage/files/photo-2026-06-01-10-12-40-2.jpg" width="1280" /></p> https://www.aysor.am/en/news/2026/05/29/Byblos/2423592?fromFeed=1 Supporting young people and ensuring equal access to education remain key responsibilities for the Bank. aysor 691236 Fri, 29 May 2026 16:17:43 +0400 Armenia <p>Byblos Bank Armenia has provided funding to help cover the tuition fees of 9 students who were forcibly displaced from Artsakh and are currently enrolled at Gavar State University.</p> <p>Supporting young people and ensuring equal access to education remain key responsibilities for the Bank.</p> <p>The initiative aims to ease the social challenges faced by Artsakh students and their families who are living in difficult circumstances.</p> <p>“This is a very important initiative for Byblos Bank Armenia. It will help create a stable environment for young people to master their chosen professions, launch and grow their careers. It will allow students to focus on their education at this important stage of their lives and find better opportunities to achieve their goals,” said Hayk Stepanyan, CEO of Byblos Bank Armenia.</p> <p>“We highly appreciate the support provided by Byblos Bank Armenia to students who were forcibly displaced from Nagorno-Karabakh and enrolled at GSU. Initiatives like this encourage the youth of Artsakh, strengthen hope and optimism for the future and inspire them to pursue knowledge with determination, become qualified specialists and fulfill their aspirations,” noted Ruzanna Hakobyan, Rector of Gavar State University.</p> <p>Education is one of the key pillars of Byblos Bank Armenia’s corporate social responsibility strategy. The Bank actively cooperates with universities and other educational institutions, with a strong focus on creating long-term impact.</p>