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 Wednesday, May 20 2026, 20:37

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Shoigu  speaks about Armenia`s unfriendly moves against Russia
 Wednesday, May 20 2026, 19:45

ArmInfo. The Armenian leadership has recently taken a number of steps that are inconsistent with the spirit of its  allied relations with Russia, as stated by  Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu, according to Russian media.

European Commission Representative: Upon concluding visa  liberalisation talks, Yerevan and Brussels must convince 27 EU States  of the country`s readiness
 Wednesday, May 20 2026, 18:20

ArmInfo.Upon completion of the visa liberalization negotiations between Armenia and the EU, Yerevan and Brussels will need to convince the 27 EU member states, as well as a majority of the members of the European Parliament, that the republic is ready for this step.  Johannes Luchner, Deputy Director-General for Migration and Home Affairs of the European Commission, made this statement at a press conference in Yerevan on  visa liberalization between Armenia and the EU.

Interior Minister: Number of asylum applications to  EU by Armenian  citizens dropped by 54.6% over last 10 years
 Wednesday, May 20 2026, 17:45

ArmInfo.In 2016, 7,795 Armenian citizens applied for asylum in the EU, while in 2025, this figure stood at 3,535, a decline of 54.6%, as stated by Arpine Sargsyan, Minister of Internal Affairs, at a press conference in Yerevan on visa liberalization between Armenia and the EU.

Narek Karapetyan assures he has never held citizenship of any other  state besides Armenia
 Wednesday, May 20 2026, 17:22

ArmInfo.Narek Karapetyan, a board member of the "Strong Armenia" party, assures that, besides Armenian citizenship, he has never held citizenship of any other state.

Tsarukyan will use all legal instruments to protect his own  interests, including those related to  Ararat Cement plant - Iveta  Tonoyan
 Wednesday, May 20 2026, 17:17

ArmInfo.The leader of  the "Prosperous Armenia" party, l Gagik Tsarukyan, will use all available legal instruments to protect his own interests, including those related to the Ararat Cement plant, as stated by Iveta Tonoyan,  spokesperson for the "Prosperous Armenia" party, at an urgent press conference on May 20.

RA Prosecutor`s Office reveals violations in  privatization of   Ararat Cement factory
 Wednesday, May 20 2026, 17:02

ArmInfo. Wthin the scope of its authority to protect state (community) interests, the RA Prosecutor's Office has  conducted an investigation into the privatization of the Ararat Cement company, which was alienated by the RA government decree of September 12, 2002.  This was noted in a statement issued by the supervisory body.

Elections in Armenia must be platform for responsibility and  dignified dialogue, not a space for division – CEC
 Wednesday, May 20 2026, 15:01

ArmInfo.  Parliamentary elections in Armenia must not become a space for division, but rather a platform for responsibility and dignified dialogue, as stated by Arusyak Terchanyan, a member of the Central Electoral Commission (CEC) of Armenia, during a training session in Yerevan on "Combating Hate Speech and Sexism Ahead of Parliamentary Elections in Armenia."

Zakharova slams Western accusations of Russian campaign against  Armenian PM as cynical
 Wednesday, May 20 2026, 14:50

ArmInfo. Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova  has called Western accusations that Russia is waging a campaign against Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan cynical.

"Strong Armenia" to sue members of ruling party for spreading  disinformation about their political party`s leadership
 Wednesday, May 20 2026, 14:49

ArmInfo.  The "Strong Armenia" party intends to file lawsuits against all members of the ruling "Civil Contract" party who spread disinformation about members of their political party, as announced by Marianna Ghahramanyan, press secretary of the "Strong Armenia" party.

Tsarukyan: Today, main threats to Armenia are Aliyev and Pashinyan
 Wednesday, May 20 2026, 14:44

ArmInfo.  Judging by his statements, RA Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's situation is indeed very precarious; it's not what it used to be. Gagik Tsarukyan, leader of the Prosperous Armenia Party, told reporters this during the election campaign on May 20, commenting on the latest round of  accusations Pashinyan has leveled against opposition leaders.

It is necessary to demand different model of public communication  from politicians - RA Human Rights Defender 
 Wednesday, May 20 2026, 14:43

ArmInfo.  It is necessary to demand a different model of public communication from Armenian politicians and create a public environment in which it is unacceptable for political forces to use hate speech and incitement to hatred. This was stated by Armenia's Human Rights Defender, Anahit Manasyan, at a training session in Yerevan on "Combating Incitement to Hatred and Sexism Ahead of the Parliamentary Elections in Armenia."

Summer starts with iced coffee, what if it brings bonuses too? Idram&IDBank
 Wednesday, May 20 2026, 14:40

ArmInfo.   Summer is already in the air across Yerevan. People are choosing to walk more, work from open-air cafés, meet friends outdoors, or simply pause for a few minutes to enjoy their favorite iced latte. One of the season’s most beloved little rituals has become iced coffee, an essential part of morning energy, afternoon breaks, and evening strolls.

Team Holding Announces the Launch of the Third and Final Placement Phase of USD Bonds. Underwriter - Freedom Broker Armenia
 Wednesday, May 20 2026, 14:22

ArmInfo. Team Holding today announced the launch of the third and final tranche of its registered coupon-bearing USD bond offering. The announcement marks the conclusion of a placement process that has drawn considerable interest from both domestic and international investors.

 Wednesday, May 20 2026, 14:13

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LIGA Insurance Marks 18 Years in the Armenian Market and Announces a New Stage of Development and Brand Identity Refresh
 Wednesday, May 20 2026, 13:54

ArmInfo.  LIGA Insurance announces the refresh of its brand identity, marking a new stage in the company’s development and the beginning of its international integration process, as the company celebrates 18 years of operation in the Armenian insurance market.

ANC: Pashinyan`s threats to nationalize Tsarukyan`s Ararat cement  plant politically motivated
 Wednesday, May 20 2026, 13:30

ArmInfo. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's threats to nationalize the Ararat Cement Plant, owned by Prosperous Armenia Party leader Gagik Tsarukyan, are politically motivated. This was stated by Levon Zurabyan, the  Armenian National Congress (ANC) candidate for prime minister in the  upcoming June elections.

David Ghazinyan: In `bastion of democracy,` even large-scale fraud  won`t save them from defeat
 Wednesday, May 20 2026, 13:14

ArmInfo. Representatives of a small group of individuals, finally realizing their inevitable defeat in the parliamentary elections, have once again spread disinformation that Narek Karapetyan is a citizen of the Russian Federation. This was written on his Facebook page by David Ghazinyan, former acting  general director of Electric Networks of Armenia CJSC and a member of  the Strong Armenia party board.

119 buildings and structures dismantled on 42 plots of land on Lake  Sevan - RA Prosecutor`s Office
 Wednesday, May 20 2026, 13:01

ArmInfo.  119 buildings and structures have been dismantled on 42 plots of land on Lake Sevan. The dismantling of illegal structures continues based on petitions from the Prosecutor's Office, according to a statement from the  supervisory body.

Aram Hamparian: Fingerprints of Turkish intelligence can be found all  over Armenian electoral landscape 
 Wednesday, May 20 2026, 12:50

ArmInfo.  Below is a statement by ANCA Executive Director Aram Hamparian. 




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