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- Ruben Rubinyan elected as candidate for Speaker of the National Assembly of ArmeniaRuben Rubinyan was elected as the candidate for Speaker of the National Assembly of Armenia, following a closed, secret ballot.
- Views exchanged on Armenia-EU cooperation against hybrid threatsArmenia and the EU held their second security and defense consultations, discussing cooperation in security sectors, reforms, and hybrid threats.
- Armenia to borrow €80M from OPEC FundArmenia will take a €80 million loan from the OPEC Fund for its budget deficit, with a 18-year term at 4.166% interest and a 5-year grace period on principal, while planning to improve public administration efficiency.
- Azerbaijan MFA official, EU special representative discuss Armenian-Azerbaijani normalization process, commitmentsAzerbaijan's Deputy Foreign Minister met with EU representative to discuss Armenia-Azerbaijan normalization process and peace agenda, emphasizing commitment fulfillment and confidence building.
- Some foreign nationals to be allowed to visit Armenia without visa until July 1, 2027Armenia's government extended visa-free access for foreign nationals with residence permits from specific countries until July 1, 2027, aiming to boost investments and tourism.
- Possibility of promoting food exports from Armenia to US discussedArmenian and US officials discussed ways to promote Armenian food exports to the US and improve trade cooperation.
- Petition to strip Prosperous Armenia Party leader Gagik Tsarukyan of immunity submitted to central election commissionA petition to remove Gagik Tsarukyan's immunity was submitted to the central election commission, according to a news outlet that also reiterated its copyright policies.
- Eagle Partner 2026 military exercise concludes in Armenia (VIDEO)The Eagle Partner 2026 military exercise ended in Armenia with a closing ceremony featuring awards and recognition of cooperation.
- Armenia Security Council chief attends Ukraine Recovery Conference in Poland (VIDEO)Armenia's Security Council chief participated in the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Poland, focusing on post-war recovery and international cooperation.
- US dollar, euro exchange rates up slightly in ArmeniaUS dollar and euro exchange rates saw minor increases in Armenia.
- Armenia appellate court overturns lower court's decision in Archbishop Mikael Ajapahian case, his house arrest liftedArmenian appellate court overturned the lower court's decision in Archbishop Mikael Ajapahian's case, lifting his house arrest but keeping the travel ban, with criminal proceedings related to public calls for seizing power.
- Unibank and "Vanq" Charity Fund Support Wheelchair Basketball Exhibition Game in YerevanUnibank and Vanq Charity Fund supported a wheelchair basketball exhibition in Yerevan featuring Paralympic athletes, promoting determination and resilience through sport.
- Deputy FM, France minister delegate for Europe discuss ways to provide Armenia with access to European marketArmenian and French officials discussed strengthening economic ties and expanding Armenia's access to the European market.
- Armenia's Pashinyan on TRIPP project’s practical implementation: We want to start construction on the ground this yearArmenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced that construction on the TRIPP project could begin this year, provided technical challenges are resolved, as active engineering surveys and planning continue.
- Armenia premier: Border delimitation’s ratified regulation became our country's "cadastral certificate"Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan described the ratified border delimitation regulation with Azerbaijan as a 'cadastral certificate' confirming Armenia's territorial integrity, emphasizing its legal binding force and significance in redefining the country's geopolitical stance.