Sirusho Says Yerevan Authorities Ordered Removal of Large Cross From Pregomesh Storefront
Armenian singer and entrepreneur Sirusho, who operates a silver jewelry brand, has claimed that municipal authorities ordered the removal of a large cross displayed on the facade of her Pregomesh jewelry store in Yerevan. In a post shared on her Instagram Stories, Sirusho said the business had been informed that the cross must be removed by June 11 or face financial penalties. Sirusho is a prominent Armenian performer and the wife of Levon Kocharyan, a member of parliament an
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Journalist Who Exposed Alleged Election Violations Ordered to Military Training One Day After Vote
An Armenian journalist who spent the country’s parliamentary election campaign documenting alleged abuses by the ruling party was ordered to report for military reserve training just one day after the vote, raising fresh concerns among press freedom advocates about possible retaliation against critical reporting. Narek Khachatryan, a reporter for NEWS.am, received a notice requiring him to participate in a 25-day military training exercise shortly after covering a series of a
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Gagik Tsarukyan Faces Tax Evasion Charges Days After Election Loss
Armenian authorities have launched a criminal case against opposition politician and businessman Gagik Tsarukyan, just days after his party narrowly failed to secure representation in parliament following the country's closely watched parliamentary elections. Armenia’s Prosecutor General’s Office announced on Monday that public criminal prosecution had been initiated against Tsarukyan under a provision of the Criminal Code related to tax evasion on an especially large scale.
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How Just 50 Votes Could Affect Armenia’s Parliament and Pashinyan’s Ability to Pass Key Laws
Armenia’s parliamentary election may have delivered a clear victory for Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s ruling Civil Contract party, but the final composition of the next National Assembly — and the government’s ability to pursue key institutional reforms — could hinge on just a few dozen votes. Preliminary results from the June 7 election show Civil Contract winning 49.8% of the vote, followed by the Strong Armenia Alliance with 23.28% and the Armenia Alliance with 9.93%. T
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