ArmInfo. A solemn flower-laying ceremony was held in the center of Yerevan at the monument to Field Marshal Ivan Fyodorovich Paskevich, marking the  birthday of one of the Russian Empire's most prominent military commanders—a figure who played a significant role in strengthening Russian-Armenian relations.

ArmInfo.The issue of Armenia's choice between the EAEU and the EU is "very complex," Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk told TASS.

ArmInfo.The Armenian authorities are not only failing to address but actively do not want the return of Armenian prisoners of war (POWs) from Baku, fearing the emergence of influential figures in the country who might attempt to unite emigrated Armenians, as stated by Robert Kocharyan, Armenia's  second president and the prime ministerial candidate from the Armenia bloc in the upcoming parliamentary elections, during the election  campaign in the village of Akhuryan.

ArmInfo.The head of the Hayastan bloc and second President of Armenia, Robert Kocharyan, harshly criticized the behavior and remarks made by Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. Kocharyan described Pashinyan's comments targeting what he termed "runaway Artsakhis" as being delivered  during a hysterical nervous breakdown.

ArmInfo.Azerbaijan is actively interfering in Armenia's electoral processes to advance the interests of RA Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and the ruling party,  as stated in a video address by Arman Tatoyan, the prime ministerial candidate from the "Wings of Unity" party.

ArmInfo.  When analyzing the potential outcome of the elections, it is necessary to take into account the specifics of Armenian politics. Even the most unfavorable forecasts for the authorities may fail to materialize: the ruling party still retains administrative resources, high brand recognition, and, according to Izvestia sources, a significant financial advantage. This was  highlighted in an article published yesterday in the Russian  newspaper Izvestia by Elena Sinyavskaya.

ArmInfo.  Geadis Geadi, a Cypriot Member of the European Parliament and member of the European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR) faction, has expressed his readiness to continue cooperating with the authorities of the  Nagorno-Karabakh Republic (NKR) to raise the Artsakh issue on  international platforms. He made this statement during a meeting with  Ashot Danielyan, Speaker of the Artsakh Parliament, and a  representative of the Central Committee of the Armenian Revolutionary  Federation (ARF) of Artsakh, Ara Puluzyan, amid their visit to  Cyprus.

ArmInfo. The Anti-Corruption Committee of Armenia has reported another wave of detentions involving supporters of the "Strong Armenia" party, who are accused of  "giving and receiving electoral bribes, violating the ban on  charity, and obstructing the free exercise of human rights."

ArmInfo.  The government of Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has joined Azerbaijan in notifying the Swiss Foreign Ministry of its undesirability of the Nagorno-Karabakh peace initiative, according to a statement from  Christian Solidarity International (CSI).

ArmInfo. Armenia and Lithuania are henceforth strategic partners.  Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan announced this at a joint press conference with his Lithuanian counterpart, Kestutis Budrys, in Yerevan on May 19.

ArmInfo. To find inner peace, we must realize: the search for a homeland is over. We have found the homeland of our dreams - and it is the Republic of Armenia.  Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated this on May 19 during his election campaign in the city of Spitak (Lori Province).

ArmInfo. The first Armenia-EU summit was quite effective, adopting a final document outlining areas of joint cooperation and promising areas of collaboration. 

ArmInfo.  The European Union is open to all nations that wish to join it through partnership and membership. Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kestutis Budrys stated this on May 19 in Yerevan at a joint press conference with his Armenian counterpart, Ararat Mirzoyan.

ArmInfo. Aram Kazaryan, Director of the Rescue Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) and Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs, and Bernard Jeannin, President of the French non-governmental organization "ASPEBE," signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation in the field of emergency prevention, disaster response, and disaster risk management.

ArmInfo.  The Armenian Center for Political Rights (ACPR) warns of a threat of political persecution following statements by Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan against four opposition politicians during the election campaign.

ArmInfo.  A new report by the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) found that the trials of Artsakh leaders in Baku "fell short of the guarantees of fairness and equality of arms required under international human rights law".

ArmInfo.  An officer from the Armenian Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Investigative Committee are conducting searches at more than a dozen addresses in Yerevan.

ArmInfo. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's continued rule, even for the next 20 days, poses a threat to the country, as the enemy sees the psychological instability of the interim leader of the Armenian state. This was  stated by Samvel Karapetyan, leader of the Strong Armenia party, in  response to the Armenian prime minister's inappropriate behavior  during the election campaign in Yerevan's Arabkir district toward  Yerevan residents who dared to express dissatisfaction with  Pashinyan's policies.

ArmInfo. A one-on-one meeting between Foreign Ministers of Armenia Ararat Mirzoyan and Lithuania Kestutis Budrys has begun at the Armenian Foreign Ministry. 

ArmInfo. Armenian Ambassador to Jordan Arsen Arakelian (residence in Kuwait) presented his credentials to King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein Al-Hashimi of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.