Latest News From Arminfo.info https://www.arminfo.info ArmInfo.  The Armenian Cinema Fund reported that the French company Kissani Films, citing an agreement signed in the 1990s, claimed exclusive rights to approximately 250 films that constitute part of the Armenian  cinematic heritage. Given the importance of the issue and the need for a comprehensive  study of the legal circumstances, the Fund has decided to temporarily  postpone the screening of the Armenian program scheduled for the  Classics section of the Annecy International Animation Film Festival. The Fund emphasized that Armenian cinematic heritage is a vital part  of national memory and cultural identity, and its preservation,  popularization, and international promotion remain one of the  organization's priorities. According to a message published on the Foundation's official  Facebook page, a comprehensive investigation will be conducted in  connection with the current situation, involving relevant specialists  and competent authorities.   https://www.arminfo.info/full_news.php?id=101884 Culture https://www.arminfo.info/mcgallery/20170117045042Без-имени-1.jpg https://www.arminfo.info/full_news.php?id=101884 2026-06-13 15:40:46 ArmInfo.  In just five months, 8,000 cardiovascular surgeries were performed under the health insurance program. This was stated by Armenian Minister of Health Anahit Avanesyan, welcoming the participants of the 15th National  Congress of the Armenian Association of Cardiologists. "This is a new reality and a completely different healthcare system,"  she said. According to the minister, along with expanding access to medical  care and services, it is necessary to ensure continuous improvement  of the professional competencies of specialists. During the Congress, while discussing the achievements of the  industry, it was noted that the hospital mortality rate from  myocardial infarction has decreased in Armenia - it currently stands  at 3.1%, which is in line with the European average. In terms of the  number of stents performed per million residents and the level of  medical equipment, Armenia is among the European leaders.   https://www.arminfo.info/full_news.php?id=101883 Society https://www.arminfo.info/mcgallery/20260613110805.jpg https://www.arminfo.info/full_news.php?id=101883 2026-06-13 15:06:44 ArmInfo.  The experience of the Nordic countries demonstrates that a sustainable and competitive state develops not only thanks to economic progress, but also to respect for human dignity and a high level of public trust. This was stated by Armenian Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan at an event dedicated to the national holidays of the Nordic countries, which was  held as part of the Nordic Days festival. He emphasized that these principles have ensured the stable  development and prosperity of this region and have become an example  for the international community. Grigoryan noted that such events provide an opportunity to reiterate  the importance of the ideas and principles on which the Nordic  countries are founded, namely democracy, human rights, the rule of  law, social solidarity, as well as a special attention to education  and innovation. "We highly value the contribution of the Nordic  countries to strengthening global peace, sustainable development, and  international cooperation. This experience is particularly  significant in the face of modern challenges, when close cooperation  between states is needed more than ever," the Deputy Prime Minister  said. He noted with satisfaction that friendly relations have developed  between Armenia and the Nordic countries, based on mutual respect,  trust, and shared values. "We are confident that these ties will  continue to develop, promoting the expansion of economic, cultural,  educational, and scientific cooperation," Grigoryan said. According to him, the Armenian government also highly values the  consistent support of the Nordic countries in deepening the  partnership between Armenia and the European Union, as well as in  advancing the reforms being implemented in the country.   https://www.arminfo.info/full_news.php?id=101882 International https://www.arminfo.info/mcgallery/20201015052609.jpg https://www.arminfo.info/full_news.php?id=101882 2026-06-13 13:51:52 ArmInfo.  The Anti-Corruption Committee of Armenia reported the detention of representatives of the Prosperous Armenia Party (PAP) for distributing election bribes in Lori. The agency's press service reported that, as a result of  investigations conducted by the Anti-Corruption Committee of Armenia,  evidence was obtained indicating that representatives of the  Prosperous Armenia Party provided bribes to voters in the Akhtala  community of the Lori region and several nearby settlements for  voting for the party in the National Assembly elections, as well as  for recruiting supporters. The Anti-Corruption Committee of Armenia has opened a criminal  investigation into this incident. As a result, several people were  detained and the necessary procedural actions are being carried out. https://www.arminfo.info/full_news.php?id=101881 Politics https://www.arminfo.info/mcgallery/20260613085047.jpg https://www.arminfo.info/full_news.php?id=101881 2026-06-13 12:48:29 ArmInfo. The accumulated experience of Armenian-Russian cooperation is a long-term, fundamental, and valuable asset that is important to preserve  regardless of the configuration of international relations. Armenian  Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan stated this at a reception  hosted by the Russian Embassy in Armenia on the occasion of Russia  Day, a national holiday. He expressed hope that existing issues and disagreements will be  successfully resolved through open dialogue, and that relations  between the Republic of Armenia and the Russian Federation will  continue to develop in a spirit of mutual understanding, respect, and  good-neighborliness for the benefit of our states and peoples. According to the Deputy Prime Minister, Armenia and Russia are bound  by centuries-old historical relations based on mutual respect, strong  friendship, and close humanitarian ties between our peoples. "We  highly value the history of our cooperation and are convinced that  the further development of bilateral cooperation serves the interests  of both countries and contributes to strengthening stability and  prosperity in the region," Grigoryan said. In his speech, he wished the Russian Federation peace, prosperity,  and success, and the citizens of Russia happiness, well-being, and  confidence in the future. The Armenian side was represented at the reception by Parliament  Speaker Alen Simonyan and his deputy Ruben Rubinyan. Also present  were Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan, Minister of Territorial  Administration and Infrastructure David Khudatyan, and other  officials. https://www.arminfo.info/full_news.php?id=101880 International https://www.arminfo.info/mcgallery/20230621065206.jpg https://www.arminfo.info/full_news.php?id=101880 2026-06-13 12:09:03 ArmInfo.  A public criminal prosecution has been initiated against Artem Khachatryan, the son of former Finance Minister and former Chairman of the State Revenue Committee Gagik Khachatryan. According to Armenian media, this was stated in a statement by Gagik Khachatryan's legal team. The charges are based on the allegation that he is connected to a  criminal case, under investigation since 2019, concerning abuse of  office and embezzlement of public funds on an especially large scale.  The defense stated that Artem Khachatryan has no connection to the  case, and that the criminal prosecution itself is aimed solely at  putting pressure on the Khachatryan family. According to the source, the court granted Artem Khachatryan's motion  to remand him in custody. "This is despite the fact that a  preliminary investigation into the incident he is accused of was  conducted back in 2019-2020, and no evidence of a crime was found  even then. However, several days before the elections, the same  incident was unexpectedly and illegally classified as a crime solely  for the purpose of securing the arrest of the individuals in  question," the statement reads. The lawyers also reported that Artem Khachatryan has been abroad  since May 30, where, following a medical examination, he was ordered  not to leave a medical facility until June 19 and to undergo the  necessary treatment. The relevant documents are available and were  presented to the body conducting the case. However, the lawyers noted  that even these well-founded medical documents were ignored by the  investigative body, which illegally petitioned the court to remand  Artem Khachatryan in custody. "The court's unfounded decision to remand Artem Khachatryan in  custody will undoubtedly be appealed to the Court of Appeals. Until  then, we urge and strongly recommend that justice agencies act solely  within the law and not succumb to so-called provocations by the  political authorities," the statement reads.   https://www.arminfo.info/full_news.php?id=101879 Society https://www.arminfo.info/mcgallery/20171111092246Без-имени-1.jpg https://www.arminfo.info/full_news.php?id=101879 2026-06-13 11:45:56 ArmInfo.  Today, Russian-Armenian relations have reached a stage of reassessment and adaptation to changing global and regional realities, as stated by  the Russian Ambassador to Armenia, Sergei Kopyrkin, during a formal reception marking Russia Day on June 12. According to him, the world is currently facing a growing need for a  new architecture of equal and indivisible security in Eurasia,    adequate to modern challenges. He noted that geopolitical instability  directly impacts the South Caucasus region. "The Russian Federation,  as an historically inseparable component thereof, remains entirely  determined to provide a constructive and productive contribution  toward ensuring stability, economic advancement, and transport  connectivity among regional states. I am confident that our strategic  objectives in this domain converge entirely with the national  interests of the Republic of Armenia," the Ambassador asserted. He expressed conviction that today, Russian-Armenian interstate  cooperation relies on a stable and mutually respectful political  dialogue at the highest and high levels, as well as  intergovernmental, interparliamentary, and interagency formats,  interregional contacts, and a solid legal framework. "However, at the  same time, it is obvious that our relations have reached a stage of  reassessment and adaptation to changing global and regional  realities. Moscow is fully prepared to work together in a  constructive, mutually beneficial manner based on existing bilateral  mechanisms. That being said, I would like to emphasize that the  Russian side has never questioned, and does not question, the  undeniable right of the Republic of Armenia to a sovereign foreign  policy," Kopyrkin stressed. In this regard, he noted that the Russian side expects Yerevan's  cooperation with other partners not to harm bilateral ties and not to  be directed against Russia. "The multifaceted ties between our  peoples, interpersonal contacts, our joint victories—above all over  Nazism during the Great Patriotic War—and outstanding achievements  are an invaluable heritage that goes back centuries. A large Armenian  diaspora lives in Russia. A crucial factor bringing our peoples  together is a deep reverence for their history, a desire to preserve  identity, as well as spiritual, religious, and family values," the  Ambassador recalled. To deepen humanitarian cooperation, Kopyrkin noted that there are  plans to hold the Days of Armenian Culture in Russia (in Moscow) and  the Days of Spiritual Culture in Armenia by the end of this year. He  also highlighted that Russia firmly maintains its top position among  Armenia's foreign trade partners, leading in terms of remittances and  foreign tourist inflows. "Companies with Russian capital are among  the largest taxpayers and make a significant contribution to the  socio-economic development of the Republic.  To a large extent, these  results are secured by our joint efforts to unlock the potential of  Eurasian economic integration," Kopyrkin added. Concluding his speech, the Ambassador noted that he was sincerely  glad to celebrate Russia Day once again on hospitable Armenian soil.  "I am confident that our Armenian friends, Russian citizens who are  in the country on duty and by the call of their hearts, compatriots  living here, and all friends of Russia share this festive mood with  us. I wish everyone health, peace, and prosperity! Happy holiday!  Happy Russia Day!" the Ambassador concluded. https://www.arminfo.info/full_news.php?id=101878 International https://www.arminfo.info/mcgallery/20181218044840.jpg https://www.arminfo.info/full_news.php?id=101878 2026-06-12 21:09:24 ArmInfo.  The violations recorded during the regular parliamentary elections in Armenia are sufficient to declare them illegitimate, as stated by Armenia's  second president, leader of the "Armenia" bloc, Robert Kocharyan,  speaking to journalists. According to the second president, it is essential to understand that  electoral processes are not limited to election day itself but span  the entire cycle, including the campaign period. "Unprecedented  violations were recorded throughout these processes. Without a doubt,  any of these violations could have influenced the election results,"  Kocharyan stated confidently. He subdivided the violations into several categories. The first  category, according to the former president, is the external support  provided to the authorities during the electoral process. According  to Kocharyan, this is the first time such an occurrence has taken  place in Armenia. "There were enough statements during this period to  assert that there was external influence on the electoral processes,  which could have affected the election results," the bloc leader  believes. The second category, Kocharyan continued, involves unprecedented  state budget expenditures, which he argued could easily be described  as electoral bribery. "These include pension increases that were not  slated in the approved state budget for this year. One can also point  to Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's sudden resolution of the driver's  license reinstatement issue for citizens who had been stripped of  their licenses under the demerit point system. These are all examples  of the abuse of administrative resources. According to various  estimates, we are talking about the deployment of $1 billion that had  not been budgeted for," Kocharyan noted. Finally, as the second president of Armenia noted, there is pressure  exerted on the opposition, including through arrests. According to  Kocharyan, even if one were to combine the total number of arrests  from all previous electoral cycles in Armenia, they would not exceed  the figures recorded during the 2026 elections.  "The objective is  clear—to disrupt the operations of opposition campaign headquarters.  This factor alone was enough to label these elections illegitimate.  Now imagine all four tools being utilized simultaneously.  All of  this leads to a single conclusion: these parliamentary elections in  Armenia cannot be considered legitimate," the leader of the "Armenia"  bloc declared. Kocharyan recalled that they intend to appeal to the Constitutional  Court in this regard. However, he clarified that they have no  expectations from the court itself. As the second president of  Armenia clarified, it is important that the that the hearings will be  open to the public, meaning they can use this platform to once again  demonstrate to the citizens of Armenia how these elections actually  unfolded. Kocharyan also commented on their stance regarding whether  to accept or reject their parliamentary mandates. He noted that they  do not yet have a final decision, as discussions with other  opposition forces must first take place.  Nevertheless, the political  struggle must be sustained, utilizing the full spectrum of available  mechanisms.  Parliamentary mandates represent one such instrument.  However, a final determination remains pending," Kocharyan concluded.   https://www.arminfo.info/full_news.php?id=101877 Politics https://www.arminfo.info/mcgallery/20180312022955kocharyan.jpg https://www.arminfo.info/full_news.php?id=101877 2026-06-12 21:02:31 ArmInfo.  An Armenian court has extended the pretrial detention of Captain Yeghishe Hakobyan, a defendant in the case involving the fatal fire at a military barracks in Azat village, for an additional three months. The ruling was handed down during today's session by Judge Vardan Harutyunyan, the  Court of General Jurisdiction of First Instance of the Gegharkunik  Region.  "Having heard the arguments from both sides, the court has  decided to extend the detention of the accused, Yeghishe Hakobyan,  for another three months," the judge announced during the hearing. Recall, 15 servicemen were killed overnight on January 19 during a  fire in the building housing an engineering and sapper company at a  military base located in the village of Azat, Gegharkunik Region. An  officer and four conscripts sustained injuries in the incident.  According to the authorities, the fire broke out due to a violation  of fire safety protocols. The preliminary investigation established  that after midnight on January 19, 2023, an officer of the  engineering and sapper company of an Armenian Ministry of Defense  military unit violated established procedures at House No. 20, 1st  Street in Azat village, by attempting to light a stove using  gasoline, which triggered the blaze in the barracks. Due to the lack  of proper fire protection measures, the servicemen inside the shelter  were unable to extinguish the fire. Furthermore, the absence of an  emergency exit prevented them from breaking through the iron bars  fixed to the windows.  Following the tragedy, the entire command  staff of the Second Army Corps was dismissed. Five individuals are  currently being prosecuted as defendants in connection with the case.  https://www.arminfo.info/full_news.php?id=101876 Society https://www.arminfo.info/mcgallery/20170203021353Без-имени-1.jpg https://www.arminfo.info/full_news.php?id=101876 2026-06-12 19:27:27 ArmInfo.  The "Wings of Unity" party intends to file a petition with the Central Electoral Commission (CEC) demanding that the recent parliamentary elections in Armenia be declared invalid. According to the party's press service, they are also calling for a  re-vote. "The party will soon submit an application to the CEC to  recognize the results of the parliamentary elections as invalid and  to hold a repeated vote," the political force stated. Recall, the latest parliamentary elections were held in Armenia on  June 7, 2026. Voter turnout was 58.97%.  According to preliminary  data from the Central Election Commission of Armenia, Nikol  Pashinyan's ruling Civil Contract party, Samvel Karapetyan's Strong  Armenia bloc, and second president Robert Kocharyan's Armenia bloc  have all entered parliament. The remaining candidates' results are  below the required threshold of 4% for parties and 8-10% for blocs.  Notably, businessman Gagik Tsarukyan's Prosperous Armenia party lost  the 4% threshold after the Central Election Commission adjusted the  preliminary vote counts for the June 7 parliamentary elections.  Consequently, the party initiated a recount at several polling  stations, which revealed that the party's votes had been stolen.  Following this, the Central Electoral Commission of Armenia, at its  extraordinary meeting on June 11, annulled the results of polling  stations No. 10/51 and No. 35/65. These are the very same stations  where the party had received the most votes.  Due to this, the party  may not enter the new parliament.   https://www.arminfo.info/full_news.php?id=101875 Politics https://www.arminfo.info/mcgallery/20260310085311.jpg https://www.arminfo.info/full_news.php?id=101875 2026-06-12 19:04:10