On June 4, the former head of the State Property Management Department, RPA member Arman Sahakyan was arrested on charges of giving or receiving bribes.
The information was confirmed by the Anti-Corruption Committee.
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On June 4, the former head of the State Property Management Department, RPA member Arman Sahakyan was arrested on charges of giving or receiving bribes.
The information was confirmed by the Anti-Corruption Committee.
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Former head of the State Property Management Department, member of the Republican Party of Armenia Arman Sahakyan was detained for two months.
To note, he was arrested on charges of giving or receiving election bribes.
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According to NEWS.am, former mayor of Yerevan, former Minister of Transport and Communications Gagik Beglaryan was arrested.
He was arrested on charges of allegedly giving or receiving bribes.
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A map of the polling stations of the Republic of Armenia was prepared in Azerbaijan, but not as a sovereign state, but as part of the artificial “Western Azerbaijan” plan.
And the group leading the sovereign Armenia, instead of resisting Aliyev and protecting us from the enemy, is taking hold of the national forces again in the morning.
On June 7, there is a unique opportunity to change this situation.
All you have to do is go to the selection.
Go to the polling station so that we don’t have this map for the next elections.
Turkologist Varuzhan Geghamyan
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The current correction in Bitcoin and the broader crypto market is the result of a combination of factors, from deteriorating short-term investor sentiment to widespread capital rotation in global financial markets. Bitcoin has lost more than 14% in the last week, and has lost more than 22% in the last four weeks. Today, June 4, the price of the leading cryptocurrency briefly fell to $61,351, accompanied by one of the biggest liquidations in recent months. Foreclosure volume exceeded $1.6 billion, of which approximately $1.4 billion was long.
Institutional factors remain the main drivers of pressure. Since mid-May, US spot Bitcoin ETFs have experienced a steady outflow of capital. Net outflows totaled nearly $400 million on June 3 alone, and in total, more than $3.4 billion has been withdrawn from the funds in recent weeks. Since ETFs have been one of the main drivers of market growth in recent years, a temporary weakening of demand from institutional investors naturally puts pressure on the price.
Rising global uncertainty remains an additional factor. Investors continue to assess the continued impact of international tensions and the lack of signs of an imminent resolution to a number of conflicts, including the situation in the Middle East. In such conditions, market participants traditionally reduce the share of risky assets in their portfolios and increase the positions of defensive instruments, which puts pressure not only on cryptocurrencies, but also on other segments of the global capital market.
However, it is important to look at the bigger picture. Despite the current leaks, the structural demand for Bitcoin remains unprecedented. According to market data, ETFs have accumulated more than 509,000 BTC since March 2024, while Strategy has acquired about 651,000 BTC during the same period. In total, this represents a net demand of over 1.24 million BTC. In comparison, all Bitcoin exchange reserves are currently valued at around 2.7 million BTC, while the volume of coins owned by Satoshi Nakamoto is around 1 million BTC. In other words, in recent years, the market has absorbed a volume of Bitcoin that exceeds the estimated assets of the network creator and accounts for almost half of all exchange reserves, which highlights the scale of institutional interest in the asset.
Against this backdrop, CryptoQuant CEO Ki Yong-ju’s thesis that the market is undergoing a massive shift in Bitcoin ownership is particularly significant. Despite massive buying by ETFs and corporate investors, the price has returned to March 2024 levels. This may indicate not so much weakness in the asset as a major redistribution of supply among different groups of market participants, from early adopters to new institutional investors.
Global competition for capital puts pressure. According to Binance Research, the majority of investment flows are currently directed towards artificial intelligence, semiconductor manufacturers, defense companies and the energy sector. The CBOE dispersion index recently hit 42, one of its highest levels ever recorded, and is a signal that capital is concentrating on a limited number of popular investment themes. Under these conditions, Bitcoin and other digital assets temporarily lose some liquidity in favor of other segments of the market.
This is why we view the current correction as largely a result of macroeconomic factors and capital flows, rather than a crisis within the crypto industry. Unlike previous cycles, the market is not facing systemic infrastructure issues, bankruptcies of major players, or regulatory upheavals that could undermine confidence in the industry. On the contrary, the fundamentals of the sector continue to improve. institutional participation is increasing, use cases for digital assets are expanding, and the integration of cryptocurrencies with the traditional financial system is becoming ever deeper.
Kirill Khomyakov, Regional Head of Central and Eastern Europe and Central Asia at Binance
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The speech of Aghvan Vardanyan, a member of the “Hayastan” bloc, in 2026. before the June 7 elections.
We are on the border. On one side is our spiritual-cultural-military-business heritage, on the other side is the unpatriotic emptiness of arrogant, talkative, populist schismatics.
On one side are Mashtots, Narekatsi, Tumanyan, Komitas, Charents, Saryan, Matevosyan. he said: the real Armenian people, on the other side – the liars, cowards, gluttons, treacherous, dirty, hateful, misanthropic Nikol and his small group of nothingness.
On one side is national humiliation, on the other side is pride in our identity, striving for new victories.
On one side are Ararat and Etchmiadzin, on the other side is Nikol’s seat and the government summer house.
On one side is the Northern Avenue built during Kocharyan’s reign, the restored disaster zone, cultural centers, Davitashen, Ashtarak bridges, new roads, “Tumo” center, 100 thousand jobs, new productions, on the other side – the asphalt that melts with the snow and nothing permanent.
On one side, there is hysterical whining, on the other side, heavy speech and attitude.
On one side, those who made Armenia one of the three most angry countries in the world, those who embody hatred, on the other side, those who bring love and solidarity.
On one side, there is strength, will, work, state thinking, a strong, prosperous Armenia, the determination to become an influential Armenian factor in the world, on the other side, the weakness, gluttony, and irresponsible-inhuman existence of those who have made it a habit to have fun during the time of the plague.
The border is drawn. either, or.
We are coming to end their rule. We are coming to restore the dignity of Armenians. We are coming to impose respect for ourselves and our country. We are coming to rediscover ourselves, to awaken the strength of a strong, fair, united Armenian, we are coming so that this anti-Armenian misunderstanding, the failure of Armenians will never raise its head again.
We come with strength, mind, spirit, cross.
The condition is thrown, there is no other option. We will remove them and bring pride to our people with brave, experienced, patriotic people, we will close this tragic phase of our history.
June 7th is the day of Saint Etchmiadzin. I am sure that on that very day, our people will open a new page by their choice, a new beginning, and together we will go along the difficult but unshakable path of having the country of our dreams, strengthening the Republic of Armenia, and re-creating an Armenian man with his head held high in the world.
I tell you the truth. I say, and it will happen.
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In these parliamentary elections, one and a half million votes are needed, as well as one and a half million candles in memory of the martyrs of the Armenian Genocide.
One and a half million votes, as a memory and as a message of Armenia’s revival to the whole world.
Around this idea, we marched in unity with thousands of citizens to Freedom Square, reaffirming that our country does not need enmity and division, but internal solidarity, tolerance and national unity.
Go to the polls on June 7 so that Armenia remains sovereign and Armenian.
Wait for good changes.
Gagik Tsarukyan, chairman of the “Prosperous Armenia” party
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On his own initiative, on June 5, 2026, within the framework of the criminal proceedings initiated regarding the events that took place in Yerevan on March 1-2, 2008, the prosecutor initiated a public criminal prosecution against Gorik Hakobyan, who served as the director of the National Security Service of the RA Government from November 8, 2004 to February 11, 2016 (died in 2017, group) for committing official falsification, as well as organizing official falsification by subordinate employees.
The Prosecutor’s Office of the Republic of Armenia reports, in particular, information was obtained through criminal proceedings that, on March 1, 2008, G.H., who held the position of the Director of the National Security Service of the National Security Agency of the Republic of Armenia, used physical force and special measures provided by the Law of the Republic of Armenia “On Police” in the “Freedom” Square to justify the violence of the officers of the police units, in order to create false grounds, on the back date of February 2008. dated 28, with the help of his subordinates, made and secret to H.H., who held the position of RA Police Chief via mail sent a fake official document with the content that “According to the operative data received by the National Security Service, after the presidential elections of RA, on February 20, the unauthorized rallies and marches carried out by Levon Ter-Petrosyan and his teammates in Yerevan’s Azatutyan Square aim to destabilize the situation in Yerevan. Provocative statements and appeals are regularly made during rallies.
Information was also received that firearms, explosives, metal rods and batons will be distributed to the protesters, which can be used during possible provocative and illegal actions provoked by them.” Then, in order to cover up the fact that the above-mentioned document was false, G.H. held the position of Deputy Head of the Main Department for the Protection of the Constitutional Order and Combating Terrorism of the National Security Service of the Republic of Armenia as of March 2008. T.B. was prompted to organize and manage the process of preparing and submitting false references of an operational nature.
As a result of the above-mentioned actions, on the back dates of February 23, February 24, and February 28, 2008, false references of an operational nature were drawn up and put into official document circulation, the content of which allegedly served as the basis for G.H.’s false note of February 28, 2008.
The prosecutor also initiated a public criminal prosecution against T.B., who held the position of deputy head of the main department for the maintenance of the constitutional order and the fight against terrorism of the National Security Service of the Republic of Armenia in 2008, under the characteristics of part 1 of Article 38-314 of the Criminal Code adopted on 18.04.2003 (by an official for selfish purposes or other personal motivations or based on group interests, evident in official documents organizing the introduction of false information or records), N.M., who holds the position of the secretary of the 4th Department of the department, A.G., who holds the position of the head of the constitutional order department, and the deputy head of the department Against A.B., with the characteristics of part 1 of Article 314. Read the article: Русский
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The last day of the campaign has special advice. At the top of Hatis, we are waiting for the symbolic 50,000th volunteer of the nationwide initiative, Aramo, the Honored Artist of the Republic of Armenia.
This height has become a unique symbol of unity. People came here from the most distant settlements of Armenia, from the Diaspora and from different continents of the world. They were united by one idea: to participate in a cause that belongs to all Armenians. Here, each person feels that with his participation he leaves his own mark and becomes a part of the great history.
Certificates given to volunteers are not just certificates. They are memory, responsibility and pride. Years later, these people will tell their children and grandchildren that they were participants in this initiative of national significance.
“Hatis” is not just a project. It is a belief, a memory and an idea of unity that unites Armenians. That is why it is important for every Armenian to feel a part of this great cause.
PAP Chairman Gagik Tsarukyan
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Global Fundraising Campaign Officially Launches
YEREVAN — A global fundraising campaign has officially launched to support the creation of the Richard G. Hovannisian Library in the heart of Yerevan. Dedicated to honoring and extending the monumental legacy of the late Professor Hovannisian–a titan of modern Armenian History–the library will permanently house the unparalleled collection of more than 10,000 books and volumes he amassed over his lifetime.
Born to Armenian Genocide survivors in California’s San Joaquin Valley, Hovannisian set out on a life’s journey to pioneer the field of Armenian Studies in the United States and across the world. He founded and held the AEF Chair in Modern Armenian History, later renamed in his honor, at UCLA. He wrote the four-volume masterpiece, “The Republic of Armenia.”
Hovannisian preserved the history of the Armenian Genocide through several more books and a comprehensive oral history collection, which now resides at USC’s Shoah Foundation. His series of conferences on the historic Armenian cities and provinces also became books, wherein the lost history, culture, and spirit of Western Armenia are forever preserved.
The Richard G. Hovannisian Library is envisaged as a world-class cultural and intellectual space. Work is already well underway on the ground in Yerevan, where specialists and catalogers are meticulously indexing the vast archival collection. By the end of this year, these volumes will be integrated into a beautifully designed facility featuring custom, floor-to-ceiling bookshelves.
The space will serve as a dynamic center for the study and advancement of Armenian and regional studies, inspiring a new generation of scholars, thinkers, and leaders through a year-round calendar of panels, symposia, and educational programming.
While the Hovannisian family, together with several allied Armenian institutions, has borne the lion’s share of the initial project and construction costs, a global campaign has been launched to bring this history-in-the-making across the finish line, funding the final outfitting of the space, ongoing archival work, and future programming.
“We hope to build, in my grandfather’s name, a library that will not only perpetuate his legacy, but that will allow new generations of Armenians to discover the riches of our past and to be inspired and propelled toward our future,” said Garin Hovannisian, Founder of Creative Armenia, which is helping implement the project on the ground in Yerevan.
To make a tax-deductible contribution to the campaign, please visit the official donation portal at the Creative Armenia website.
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