There are historical moments when the external course of political events is deceptive.

It seems that the elections have ended, the mandates have been distributed, the post-election tension has passed, a relative calm has been established, the government is distributing positions, and the political forces are rearranging themselves to find the way of their future struggle.

But in fact, under the cover of silence, something completely different is happening in the depths of the earth. The foundation of the state is cracking. After June 7, Armenia reached such a dramatic milestone.

The created situation is a simultaneous crisis of legitimacy, legal state and statehood. And when these three crises coincide, the state begins to exist more in external forms than in its internal content.

Today’s government holds in its hands the state administration and power system, the courts and the parliamentary majority, but this control is not yet statehood. The state exists as long as the power rests on trust, justice and awareness of the common destiny. When these foundations are lost, the government turns into a self-preservation machine that covers up its crisis of legitimacy with new repressions, criminal prosecutions of dissidents, and the spread of public fear. From that point on, repression is no longer a political choice, but the system’s main mode of survival.

However, not only the government is facing a crisis. The entire opposition field faces an equally crucial choice.

Parliamentary and extra-parliamentary forces should decide whether they are able to form a common platform and a common agenda of struggle, or whether they will take the path of decentralized resistance.

United struggle is certainly the way to consolidate power. But the decentralized struggle can also be effective if it does not turn into private ambitions, mutual neutralization and endless competition for the same audience.

It is not necessary that everyone be in the same structure, stand on the same stage or speak the same vocabulary. However, it is imperative that the independent agendas are synchronous, complementary and directed against the same systemic problem.

The forms of struggle may be different, but the meaning of struggle cannot be contradictory.

And the basis that unites these different ways should be the national one.

Not national, as a word used in speeches, but as a defense of the state’s identity, historical memory, sovereignty and right to exist.

Anti-Turkish, not in the sense of enmity towards peoples, but in the sense of rejecting the Turkish-Azerbaijani expansionist policy towards Armenia, the rewriting of history and the plan to break the will of our national resistance.

Anti-authoritarian, not in the sense of personal hatred or revenge, but in the sense of fighting against the system that internally presents external coercion as peace, retreat as realism, and national self-denial as state wisdom.

Today, the question is not even whether the struggle will be unified or decentralized.

History often does not even ask people if they are ready. It simply mercilessly puts them before the choice.

Our choice today is between the state and the system, national resistance and adaptation to defeat.
All other differences are temporary. This choice is fatal.

Davit Ananyan, former chairman of the RA SRC

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On July 13, within the framework of the high-level political forum on sustainable development held in New York, RA Deputy Foreign Minister Robert Abisoghomoyan had a meeting with UN Secretary General Rosemary DiCarlo, Deputy Secretary General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs.

This was reported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia presented the efforts aimed at further strengthening the peace established in the South Caucasus. The implementation of projects aimed at the development of transport infrastructures and the promotion of interconnection was highlighted in the context of the full realization of the region’s potential.

The interlocutors discussed the “UN80” reform process. In this context, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs emphasized the importance of ensuring the continuity of the effective activities of UN structures within the framework of development cooperation, human rights protection and prevention agendas.

The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia and the Deputy Secretary General of the United Nations also discussed the activities carried out ahead of the 17th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP17) to be held in Armenia in October.

Thoughts were exchanged on issues related to international security.

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The preliminary investigation of the criminal proceedings regarding the multi-crime crimes committed by persons with the highest status of the criminal hierarchy and those related to them has been completed in the Department of Investigation of Crimes Against Humanity of the Main Department of Investigation of Particularly Important Cases of the RA Investigative Committee.

This is reported by the Central Committee.

In particular, on the basis of the evidence obtained as a result of the large-scale operational operations carried out by the investigative team as part of the criminal proceedings, as well as the operative and investigative measures, attempted murder, murder preparation, robbery by a group of persons with prior consent, house burglaries, illegal sale of firearms, destruction of large-scale property of others by means of arson, possession of large-scale narcotics for the purpose of sale, kidnapping of a person with prior consent by a group of persons, hooliganism with the use of weapons. to initiate public criminal prosecution against 15 persons a motion was filed with the supervising prosecutor, which was granted.

Detention was applied to 9 out of 15 persons as a preventive measure, and alternative preventive measures were applied to the others.

The criminal proceedings were sent with the indictment to the supervising prosecutor with a request to send it to the court for confirmation and examination.

Notice: the person accused of a crime is considered innocent until his guilt is proven in accordance with the procedure established by the Code of Criminal Procedure by a legally binding court verdict.

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Within the framework of the criminal proceedings initiated regarding the events that took place in Yerevan on March 1-2, 2008, the prosecutor, on his own initiative, on April 18, 2026, initiated a public criminal prosecution against the former head of the RA Central Police Police, H.H., in accordance with part 2 of Article 38-309 of the Criminal Code adopted on April 18, 2003 (transfer of official powers by an official). aiding and abetting, combined with the use of violence, weapons or special measures) and part 2 of Article 315 (official negligence, which negligently caused the death of a person or other serious consequences).

This is reported by the Prosecutor’s Office.

In the criminal proceedings, it was found that H.H., occupying the position of Chief of Police under the RA Government from 2003 to May 29, 2008, carrying out the general management of the RA Police, passing his official powers on March 1, 2008, in collusion with other high-ranking officials of the RA Police, organized riots in the city of Yerevan, combined with the use of violence and special measures by various police units. Dispersing the peaceful sit-in demonstration in “Freedom” Square, forcefully removing the protesters from the square, and then in the central parts of the city exclusion of gatherings, possible demonstrations and gatherings, which actions caused significant damage to the rights and legal interests of individuals, as well as the legal interests of society and the state.

The basis of the other charge brought against H.H., who held the position of Police Chief, is the fact that H.H., as the head of the police state administration body, is obliged to submit to the consideration of the Government of the Republic of Armenia drafts and recommendations of normative legal acts related to the activities and organization of the work of the police, including the procedure for the use of “Cheryomukha 7” tear gas and “Zarya” light and other special means, but did not fulfill this duty.

Considering that H.H. died in 2019, the decision to initiate a public criminal prosecution against him was handed over to his legal representative, his wife.

H.H.’s wife objected to stop the public criminal prosecution against H.H. based on the death of the accused.

The materials of the criminal proceedings No. 62292726 separated from the criminal proceedings No. 62202608 by the supervising prosecutor were returned to the body conducting the proceedings, the Anti-Corruption Committee, to take measures to complete the preliminary investigation with an indictment.

Notice: the person accused of a crime is considered innocent until his guilt is proven in accordance with the procedure established by the Code of Criminal Procedure by a legally binding court verdict.

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Naturally ripened summer fruits, berries and vegetables contain the maximum amount of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that meet our body’s needs by strengthening the immune system.

The use of seasonal fruits, berries and vegetables is the basis of a healthy and balanced diet, and experts from the Food Safety Inspection Authority recommend following a number of simple rules when choosing vegetables and fruits, thus minimizing seasonal outbreaks of intestinal infectious diseases:

– buy fruits and vegetables only from approved and controlled outlets,

– if necessary, request documents confirming the quality and safety of the food,

– pay attention to the seller’s personal hygiene,

– check the sanitary and hygienic condition of the place of sale and the surrounding area.

“When shopping, pay attention to the appearance, color and smell of the food. The fruits must have a color characteristic of the given species, be whole, without signs of spoilage, decay or damage to the skin. Ripe and quality fruits usually have a pleasant and natural aroma.

We remind you that it is forbidden to sell rotten, spoiled or damaged or unfit for consumption vegetables and fruits.

Wash the fruits thoroughly under running water before use.

Do not forget about personal hygiene. wash your hands before eating, after returning home from outside, and after contact with animals.

Maintain the storage conditions of fruits, vegetables and berries at the right temperature to maintain freshness and safety for a long time.

“The right choice of fruit vegetables and observance of a number of simple rules of hygiene will help to take advantage of the beneficial properties of seasonal foods without the risks of seasonal outbreaks of infectious diseases,” the message reads.

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As a result of the activities carried out by the employees of the RA Anti-Corruption Committee, factual information was obtained that a person acting on behalf of the “Wings of Unity” party paid an election bribe to a registered serviceman voter in Artsvanik settlement of Kapan community of Syunik marz in order to participate in the National Assembly elections and vote for their party.

Regarding the case, the RA Anti-Corruption Committee initiated criminal proceedings, 2 persons were arrested, searches and other procedural actions were carried out.

Notice: the person accused of a crime is considered innocent until his guilt is proven in accordance with the procedure established by the RA Criminal Procedure Code by a legally binding court verdict.

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The RA Ministry of High-tech Industry and the Startup Armenia scientific and educational foundation will hold the “Seaside Startup Summit Armenia 2026” event from July 26 to August 1.

This is reported by BTAN.

The summit is being held for the second year in a row with the support of the RA Ministry of Education and Training.

200 million AMD was allocated from the state budget for the organization of the event in both 2025 and 2026, reaffirming the consistent policy of the RA government to support innovation and the development of the high-tech sector. The investment is aimed at promoting technological entrepreneurship and the knowledge-based economy, increasing the international competitiveness of Armenian startups, expanding international cooperation and strengthening Armenia’s position as a regional technological and innovation center.

Startup founders, investors, representatives of venture funds and technology companies, mentors, leading industry experts and leaders of the innovation ecosystem will gather on the banks of Sevan for a week in an informal camp format.

The summit will include the following thematic directions: World Youth Environmen Festival, Sevan AgriTech Summit, WineTech Innovation Summit, Cyber ​​Insurance Summit, Mining Innovation Summit, Sevan EV Rally, hosting about 2000 participants from more than 50 countries.

As part of the Seaside Startup Summit Armenia 2026, an event titled Government Day is also planned on July 30, the purpose of which is the presentation of digital solutions to sectorial problems by RA state structures.

“Seaside Sevan Startup Summit” is one of the largest and most recognized technological and entrepreneurial platforms in the region. It contributes to the increase of Armenia’s international recognition and technological reputation, the attraction of foreign investments, as well as the entry of Armenian startups into global markets and the formation of international partnerships.

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By the employees of the environmental protection and subsoil inspection body. from June 22 to July 10 inclusive, a number of violations were recorded as a result of the strict control measures implemented in the direction of atmospheric air protection in the capital and marzes.

This is reported by the BTU.

The targets of the measures were the illegal transportation of the fertile layer of the soil, the transportation of bulk materials (sand, cement, plaster, gravel) without dust protection impermeable covers, the transportation of construction waste, as well as ensuring the requirements of atmospheric air protection standards in construction sites.

For 45 cases of violations recorded during inspections, administrative fines were imposed in the amount of AMD 3,150,000.

Offenses by regions:

c. Yerevan

during construction works: 5 cases,

transportation of bulk materials without dustproof covers: 12 cases.

Armavir marz

transportation of bulk materials without dust-proof covers: 13 cases.

Kotayk marz

during construction works: 4 cases,

transportation of bulk materials without dust-proof covers: 3 cases.

Illegal transfer of fertile layer of soil: 2 cases.

Gegharkunik marz

transportation of bulk materials without dust-proof covers: 4 cases.

Aragatsotn marz

during construction works: 1 case,

transportation of bulk materials without dust-tight covers: 1 case.

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Despite the cancellation of the main license granted by the US Treasury Department in June and easing the sanctions against the Iranian oil sector, Tehran continues the process of exporting oil. This was announced by the Oil Minister of the Islamic Republic, Mohsen Paknezhad.

“For many years, the Ministry of Oil has been building the necessary mechanisms that allow us to neutralize the consequences of unfair American sanctions. Since the mechanisms designed to ensure the uninterrupted export of oil have been preserved, the export of Iranian oil continues under the previous regime,” he was quoted as saying by the ministry’s press service.

Paknejad noted that Tehran has not abandoned all previously developed mechanisms, because it expects that Washington will not keep its promise.

On July 7, the US Treasury canceled the main license granted in June, which eased US sanctions on Iran’s oil sector until August 21, and banned new operations in this sector.

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On July 12, a tragic incident took place in Yerevan. Around 12:50 p.m., the Nubarashen Department of the Community Police Department of the RA Ministry of Internal Affairs received information that there was a body of a woman in the “National Center for Mental Health Care” CJSC.

As photojournalist Gagik Shamshyan reports from the spot, the operative group of the Nubarashen police department headed by Karen Hovhannisyan, the head of the department, went to the scene of the incident. According to Shamshyan, it was found out on the spot that the received information is reliable, and the deceased is 88-year-old Liana Ghukasova, a patient of the mentioned center.

The group of the investigative department of the Erebuni and Nubarashen administrative districts of the RA Investigative Committee of the RA Investigative Committee, led by the investigator on duty for the day, also arrived. No traces of violence were found on the corpse.

As a result of the incident, criminal proceedings were initiated in the investigative department of Erebuni and Nubarashen administrative districts.

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