ArmInfo.The lack of consistency in the actions of law enforcement agencies indicates their interest in engaging in anti-campaigning policies, as stated by  lawyer Hovhannes Khudoyan  at a press conference on  May 15 titled "Corruption during the Pre-Election Period."

ArmInfo.The Russian Orthodox Church (ROC) is actively working to bring liturgical life back to the historic Church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker in the  village of Amrakits, Lori Region, as  announced by Archpriest Arseny, Secretary of the Yerevan-Armenian Diocese of the Russian Orthodox  Church, at a press conference on May 15.

ArmInfo.Armenia will have to choose between the EAEU and the European Union at some point, and Russia will comprehend Yerevan's choice with understanding, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexey Overchuk  said.

ArmInfo.With parliamentary elections set for June 7, the opposition Armenia block—led by the country's second president, Robert Kocharyan—has  raised a major alarm over suspected electoral fraud and systemic voter intimidation.  According to an official statement from the alliance, public sector employees and local government staff are allegedly being coerced into voting for the ruling Civil Contract party under explicit threats of termination. To more effectively organize this process and create the impression of control, lists of employees are being compiled.   "The  Armenia bloc is conducting investigations to identify and  prevent such crimes. Given the bias documented in court proceedings,  we urge those reporting violations to collect evidence whenever  possible - data revealing the identity of those making threats, as  well as information recorded by video cameras. We emphasize that  using influence exerted by official authorities to coerce people to  vote is a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term of four to  eight years. We call on officials to refrain from committing criminal  acts. At the same time, we remind voters that elections are secret,  and violating secrecy is a crime. No one has the right or can control  your vote. The hotline number for legal issues is: +374 95 273399  /WhatsApp, Telegram, Viber, Signal,"  the statement reads.

ArmInfo. The inclusion of "material interest" (with regard to participating in rallies) as a criminal offense in Armenia's Criminal Code serves solely the  interests of the ruling Civil Contract party, according to  lawyer Varazdat Harutyunyan. Speaking at a Yerevan press conference titled  "Corruption in the Pre-election Period," Harutyunyan warned that the current administration is  using this legal loophole against  political opponents ahead of June's parliamentary elections. 

ArmInfo.In a strong Armenia, extreme poverty must be eradicated, as stated by Aram Vardevanyan, a representative of the Strong Armenia party, in his  video address.

ArmInfo. The Akanates observation mission has revealed violations of the Electoral Code of Armenia by representatives of the ruling Civil Contract party, as  reported by Daniel Ioannisyan, founder and head of the Union of Informed Citizens NGO.

ArmInfo.  Icelandic sculptor Rosa Gisladottir's solo exhibition, "Mirror of Time," opened at the Hay Art Center for Contemporary Art. Twenty three works by the artist are on display at the capital's cultural space.

ArmInfo.  Based on a study conducted as part of a seminar on corruption prevention, the anti-corruption platform AntiCor has identified corruption issues in 17 areas ahead of the June parliamentary elections in Armenia. Lawyer Arsen Babayan announced on May 15 during a Yerevan press conference titled "Corruption in the Pre-election Period." 

ArmInfo. The collective West is trying to turn Armenia into yet another ideological platform to "contain"  Russia in Eurasia, according to Sergei Markedonov, PhD in history and leading research fellow at the Center for  Euro-Atlantic Security of the Institute of International Studies at  MGIMO University(under the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs).

ArmInfo.  As part of the criminal case initiated by the Anti- Corruption Committee regarding preparations for electoral bribery and obstruction of citizens' free  exercise of electoral rights, a series of searches and other  procedural actions were conducted at the Strong Armenia party offices  operating in Lori Province. This was reported in a statement by the  Committee.

ArmInfo. Former Hrazdan mayor Aram Danielyan is accused of illegally alienating community lands over many years at prices significantly below market value. The RA  Prosecutor's Office reported this, distributing a video produced by  RA Public Television.

ArmInfo. The political landscape and the balance of political forces in Armenia's pre- election period continue to shift. According to a rapid poll conducted by the CAEAC Focus sociological center from May 4 to 10, 2026, the ruling Civil Contract party, led  by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, is losing to Samvel Karapetyan's  Strong Armenia bloc.

ArmInfo. Have you already decided where you want to spend your vacation? While being on a trip is always associated with pleasant expectations, planning it can sometime turn into a real disaster.

ArmInfo. The "Strong Armenia" Party proposes its own solutions to the demographic problem. This was announced on social media by party representative Lilia Shushanyan.

ArmInfo. Ardshinbank, continuing its cooperation with the “My Forest Armenia” environmental NGO, has allocated 4 million AMD to finance the creation of the Charles Aznavour Named Forest.

ArmInfo.  The Communications Museum of Armenia will join International Museum Day (May 18) and the pan-European "Night of Museums" campaign (May 16), allowing visitors  to learn about the history of telecommunications in Armenia.

ArmInfo. The Bright Armenia Party held a protest in front of the Presidential Administration building on May 15.

ArmInfo. Russia's relations with Armenia today are close, like allies, but also complex. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated this in a conversation with  journalists following his visit to India and the BRICS Foreign  Ministers' Council.

ArmInfo. Armenia failed to qualify for the Eurovision final for the third time. Young performer Simon, who placed sixth in the semi-final with the song Paloma Rumba,  failed to score enough points to advance to the final.