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The world’s largest international floriculture marketplace is opening its doors to Armenian flower producers, connecting them with buyers across Europe and beyond.

The announcement was made by Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen in a post on X. The Dutch foreign minister said that the Netherlands supports the European Union assistance package for Armenia announced earlier by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

“The Netherlands stands behind the EU support package announced by European Commission President Von der Leyen, and has also explored how to contribute with practical support for affected sectors, such as Armenian flowers.

As a result, Royal Flora Holland is now opening its marketplace to Armenian flower producers, connecting them with buyers across Europe and beyond. The Netherlands underlines the importance of free and fair elections as the foundation of a stable, democratic future. One that Armenia itself determines,” wrote the Dutch foreign minister.

Russia has banned imports of Armenian flowers. In addition to flowers, Russia had imposed restrictions on several other Armenian products ahead of the parliamentary elections in Armenia. In particular, imports of Jermuk mineral water, fish products and certain alcoholic beverages were banned, while restrictions were also introduced on imports of Armenian fruit and vegetable products. In that context, the European Union announced a support package for Armenia, including more than 50 million euros in immediate assistance, as well as additional measures aimed at expanding export opportunities for Armenian products and facilitating trade.

Criminal proceedings have been initiated following an alleged incident involving the guidance of a group of individuals during the election process. According to a report of an apparent crime received by the Investigative Committee of Armenia, A.H., an authorized representative of the Strong Armenia, directed a group of individuals to vote for the political party participating in the election under a specific ballot number.

The Investigative Committee said that A.H. was detained by officers of the Ministry of Internal Affairs Police on reasonable suspicion arising directly from the alleged commission of a crime.

Criminal proceedings have been launched at the Ararat Regional Investigative Department of the Investigative Committee under Part 1 of Article 210 of the Criminal Code (obstructing the exercise of electoral rights or the exercise of the rights or duties of persons participating in elections).

A preliminary investigation is underway.

Notice: A person charged with a crime is presumed innocent until proven guilty in accordance with the procedure established by the Criminal Procedure Code and by a court verdict that has entered into legal force.

Voting in Armenia’s parliamentary elections has concluded, with all 2,005 polling stations across the country closing at 8:00 p.m., including nine polling stations operating in penitentiary institutions.

The vote-counting process has now begun.

As of 5:00 p.m., 1,224,957 voters, or 48.92% of Armenia’s 2,503,976 eligible voters, had cast their ballots.

The Central Electoral Commission (CEC) publishes voter turnout data every three hours. Turnout figures as of the close of polling are scheduled to be released at 9:00 p.m.

During the voting process, 4,000 technical devices were used for the electronic registration of voters. Cameras providing live streaming were installed at 1,758 polling stations – those serving 300 or more voters.

Of the country’s polling stations, 612 out of 1,996 were accessible to voters with mobility impairments.

A total of 71 domestic media outlets and approximately 180 representatives of foreign media organizations were accredited to cover the elections and the voting process.

To monitor the elections, 13 domestic and eight international observer missions were accredited.

In addition, representatives from 35 diplomatic and consular missions accredited in Armenia observed the elections with visitor status, alongside representatives from 14 electoral bodies.

A total of 18 political forces – including 16 political parties and two electoral alliances – were registered to participate in the parliamentary elections.

Romanos Petrosyan, the temporary manager of Electric Networks of Armenia, has stated that all polling stations across the country are currently supplied with uninterrupted electricity.

Petrosyan made the statement in a post on his Facebook page. “I consider it necessary to emphasize that all polling stations in Armenia are now closed, and the ballots cast during the voting process are already inside sealed ballot boxes.

Accordingly, in the event of any power outages in the coming hours, teams consisting of around 2,000 Electric Networks of Armenia employees currently on duty will promptly eliminate the consequences of the outage and restore electricity supply to all affected locations in the shortest possible time.

It is noteworthy that until any possible outages are resolved, all polling stations are equipped with the necessary flashlights and backup power sources. In addition, representatives of all competing political forces, including their authorized proxies, are physically present at the respective locations in the immediate vicinity of the sealed ballot boxes,” Petrosyan wrote.

He also assured that electricity has already been restored at a number of polling stations where power disruptions had been recorded.

As of 20:00 on June 7, 2026, a total of 59 criminal proceedings have been initiated in connection with alleged election-related offences within the subdivisions of the Investigative Committee of Armenia, including 43 in regional investigative units and 16 in Yerevan-based divisions.

According to the statement made by the Investigative Committee of Armenia, nine criminal proceedings have been initiated under Article 210 of the Criminal Code (obstruction of the exercise of electoral rights or participation in elections or referendums, or of the exercise of the rights and duties).

A further 30 criminal proceedings have been initiated under Article 214 of the Criminal Code (multiple voting or voting on behalf of another person). Seventeen criminal proceedings have been initiated under Article 215 of the Criminal Code (violation of the secrecy of the vote).

In addition, three criminal proceedings have been launched under Article 314 of the Criminal Code (spreading false information about terrorism).

Within the framework of the criminal proceedings, nine individuals have been detained.

A total of 58.97% of eligible voters participated in Armenia’s parliamentary election, according to final turnout data.

Out of 2,503,976 citizens eligible to vote, 1,476,597 took part in the election, Central Election Commission Chairman Vahagn Hovakimyan said.

In Yerevan, 496,643 out of 849,488 eligible voters cast their ballots, a turnout of 58.46%.

In Aragatsotn province, 69,993 out of 113,441 eligible voters participated, or 61.70%.

In Ararat province, turnout stood at 59.87%, with 131,819 voters out of 220,167.

In Armavir province, 126,302 out of 226,337 eligible voters voted, a turnout of 55.80%.

In Gegharkunik province, 97,114 out of 177,854 voters participated, or 54.60%.

In Lori province, 124,983 out of 213,301 eligible voters cast ballots, a turnout of 58.59%.

In Kotayk province, turnout reached 61.66%, with 148,302 voters out of 240,528.

In Shirak province, 115,249 out of 207,820 voters participated, or 55.46%.

In Syunik province, turnout was 66.67%, with 71,320 out of 106,972 eligible voters casting ballots.

In Vayots Dzor province, 29,293 out of 44,634 voters participated, a turnout of 65.63%.

In Tavush province, 65,579 out of 103,434 eligible voters voted, or 63.40%.

Overall, 1,476,597 citizens out of 2,503,976 eligible voters participated in the election as of 20:00, representing a nationwide turnout of 58.97%, the Central Election Commission said.

A total of 18 political forces — 16 parties and 2 alliances — were registered to participate in the election. Voting began at 08:00 and continued until 20:00. A total of 2,005 polling stations were set up across the country.

Seventy-one media outlets were accredited to cover the election, while 13 local and 8 international observation missions monitored the process.

The Judicial Department of Armenia has released data on the number of cases submitted to first-instance courts in connection with the elections as of 20:00 on June 7.

According to the Judicial Department of Armenia, the following cases were registered:

Three cases were filed with the Court of First Instance of General Jurisdiction of Armavir Province, all concerning requests to be included in voter lists.

Eleven cases were filed with the Court of First Instance of General Jurisdiction of Shirak Province, also related to requests for inclusion in voter lists.

Six cases were filed with the Court of First Instance of General Jurisdiction of Kotayk Province on the same grounds.

Four cases were filed with the Court of First Instance of General Jurisdiction of Gegharkunik Province, likewise concerning voter list inclusion requests.

One case was filed with the Court of First Instance of General Jurisdiction of Aragatsotn Province on voter list inclusion.

One case was filed with the Court of First Instance of General Jurisdiction of Lori Province on voter list inclusion.

Fifty-four cases were filed with the Civil Court of First Instance of Yerevan, while 44 cases were submitted to the Administrative Court.

Armenia’s Central Election Commission has published the results of electronic voting in the parliamentary elections.

The results were presented by Central Election Commission Chairman Vahagn Hovakimyan.

A total of 537 citizens were eligible to vote electronically, of whom 410 participated. The number of invalid ballots was 22.

The votes were distributed as follows:

 • Reformists Party — 0

 • Democratic Party “I Am Against Everyone” — 5

 • Strong Armenia Alliance — 13

 • Meritocratic Party of Armenia — 5

 • “New Force” Reformist Party — 3

 • “Wings of Unity” Party — 13

 • Prosperous Armenia Party — 5

 • Pan-Armenian National Democratic Pole — 0

 • “Kochari National Revival and National Awakening” Party — 0

 • Armenian National Congress — 0

 • Republic Party — 4

 • Christian Democratic Party — 0

 • Democratic Consolidation Party — 1

 • “Democracy, Law, Discipline” Party — 1

 • Civil Contract Party — 330

 • Armenia Alliance — 8

 • “In the Name of the Republic” Democracy Protection Alliance — 0

 • Bright Armenia Party — 1

After presenting the breakdown, the Central Election Commission formally validated the results of the electronic voting.

It should be noted that electronic voting in nationwide elections is available to representatives of Armenia’s diplomatic corps abroad and their family members.

Armenia’s Central Electoral Commission has published preliminary results from the country’s parliamentary elections.

As of now, the results from 110 polling stations have been tabulated, with a total of 19,654 voters participating in the count.

According to the published figures, the votes have been distributed as follows:

• Reformists Party — 22 votes (0.11%)

• Democratic Party “I Am Against Everyone” — 166 votes (0.86%)

• Strong Armenia Alliance — 4,152 votes (21.43%)

• Meritocratic Party of Armenia — 188 votes (0.97%)

• “New Force” Reformist Party — 113 votes (0.58%)

• “Wings of Unity” Party — 488 votes (2.52%)

• Prosperous Armenia Party — 988 votes (5.10%)

• Pan-Armenian National Democratic Pole — 34 votes (0.18%)

• “Kochari National Revival and National Awakening” Party — 17 votes (0.09%)

• Armenian National Congress — 30 votes (0.15%)

• Republic Party — 94 votes (0.49%)

• Christian Democratic Party — 19 votes (0.10%)

• Democratic Consolidation Party — 40 votes (0.21%)

• “Democracy, Law, Discipline” Party — 231 votes (1.19%)

• Civil Contract Party — 11,073 votes (57.14%)

• Armenia Alliance — 1,590 votes (8.21%)

• “In the Name of the Republic” Democracy Protection Alliance — 45 votes (0.23%)

• Bright Armenia Party — 88 votes (0.45%)