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Serzh Sargsyan: The authorities want to decapitate the National Assembly factions in order to push through their version of the country`s Constitution.

Thursday, November 5 2026 18:05

ArmInfo. Armenia's ruling Civil Contract party wants to decapitate the National Assembly factions in order to push through its version of the country's constitution. This was stated by third President of the Republic of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan to journalists on November 5. He was commenting on the arrests of the leaders of the Strong Armenia and Prosperous Armenia parties, Samvel Karapetyan and Gagik Tsarukyan.

The court extended the house arrest of Sacred Struggle supporter Artur Sargsyan until February 2027. Thursday, November 5 2026 17:01 ArmInfo. The house arrest of Artur Sargsyan, a supporter of the Sacred Struggle movement and a member of the National Assembly of the Republic from the opposition Armenia faction, has been extended for another three months. The corresponding decision was made by the Yerevan Court of General Jurisdiction, presided over by Judge Karen Farkhoyan. >>>
Vardevanyan: Samvel Karapetyan`s arrest was aimed at disrupting the consolidation of the opposition Thursday, November 5 2026 16:59 ArmInfo. The arrest of Strong Armenia party leader Samvel Karapetyan was intended to prevent the opposition from consolidating. Vice Speaker of the Armenian Parliament Aram Vardevanyan expressed this opinion in a conversation with journalists. >>>
Tatoyan`s party has joined the opposition`s initiative to consolidate forces against the Armenian authorities Thursday, November 5 2026 16:00 ArmInfo. The Wings of Unity Party, led by former Armenian Ombudsman Arman Tatoyan, confirmed its readiness to work with opposition political and public forces to shape an agenda for the protection of Armenia's sovereignty, state security, constitutional order, and national identity, as well as to coordinate steps for its implementation. >>>
Pashinyan on the increasing number of non-combat deaths of soldiers: I will not accept this state of affairs Thursday, November 5 2026 15:53 ArmInfo. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan commented on the increasing number of deaths of conscripts in non-combat situations. During a briefing on November 5, he said that a working group created under the Ministry of Defense is working, but it is impossible to constantly remain an observer and take events for granted. >>>
Prime Minister: Armenia has no plans to leave the Eurasian Economic Union Thursday, November 5 2026 14:55 ArmInfo. Armenia has no plans to leave the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU). Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated this during a briefing on November 5, responding to a question about whether his announcement of applying for EU membership in 2027-2028 meant Armenia was preparing to leave the EAEU. >>>
The NDP called on Armenia`s political forces to unite around three national priorities. Thursday, November 5 2026 14:35 ArmInfo. The Council of the National Democratic Pole (NDP) called on national political forces and civic initiatives defending Armenian statehood, the Church, and the security of the Homeland to unite around three national priorities. >>>
The head of the Armenian Foreign Ministry does not consider the department`s foreign policy activities a failure Thursday, November 5 2026 13:42 ArmInfo. Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Ararat Mirzoyan does not consider the ministry's foreign policy efforts a failure. Moreover, he expressed confidence that these efforts have been quite successful. >>>
Armenia`s interests in the CSTO have been exhausted - Pashinyan Thursday, November 5 2026 13:39 ArmInfo. Armenia's interests in the CSTO (Collective Security Treaty Organization) have been exhausted. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated this during a briefing on November 5, responding to a question about the country's next steps if the CSTO, at Russia's suggestion, applies Article 25 of the Organization's Charter to Armenia. >>>
Lawyer: Products from Tsarukyan`s Multi Tabak company worth $10 million have become unusable Thursday, November 5 2026 13:38 ArmInfo. At Multi Tabak, a company owned by Prosperous Armenia Party (PAP) leader Gagik Tsarukyan, products worth 3.7 billion drams (approximately $10 million - ed.) have become unusable. Lawyer Emin Khachatryan said this in a conversation with reporters outside the courthouse where the decision to extend Tsarukyan's arrest was announced. >>>
The head of the Artsakh Union: Samvel Karapetyan`s detention is Pashinyan`s attempt to retain power Thursday, November 5 2026 13:15 ArmInfo. The detention of Strong Armenia party leader Samvel Karapetyan is yet another manifestation of Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's authoritarian aspirations aimed at preserving his own power. This opinion was expressed by Artak Beglaryan, head of the Artsakh Union public organization, following the month-long arrest of Samvel Karapetyan. >>>
The Deputy Chief of Staff of the Prime Minister will represent the country`s government in the Commission on the Prevention of Corruption Thursday, November 5 2026 13:01 ArmInfo. Artur Hovsepyan, Deputy Chief of Staff to the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia, will represent the government on the Corruption Prevention Commission. The decision on his appointment was made at a Cabinet meeting on November 5. >>>
PAP Representative: The Fabricated Criminal Case Against Gagik Tsarukyan Cannot Continue Indefinitely Thursday, November 5 2026 11:39 ArmInfo. The fabricated criminal case against businessman Gagik Tsarukyan, leader of the Prosperous Armenia Party, cannot continue indefinitely, and truth and justice will prevail sooner or later. This was written by Iveta Tonoyan, press secretary of the Prosperous Armenia Party, on her Facebook page. >>>
"Strong Armenia": The united opposition will not back down in the face of Pashinyan’s pressure Thursday, November 5 2026 11:15 ArmInfo. The united opposition will not retreat in the face of pressure from Armenia’s incumbent Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and will not allow the country to be led toward concessions. This is stated in a statement by the “Strong Armenia” party against the backdrop of the arrest of its leader Samvel Karapetyan. >>>
A Yerevan court has extended Gagik Tsarukyan`s arrest for another three months Thursday, November 5 2026 11:03 ArmInfo. Judge Manvel Shahverdyan of the Yerevan Criminal Court of First Instance has decided to extend the arrest of Prosperous Armenia Party (PAP) leader Gagik Tsarukyan for another three months. >>>
Lawyer: The court arrested Samvel Karapetyan for one month. Thursday, November 5 2026 10:59 ArmInfo. The house arrest of Strong Armenia party leader Samvel Karapetyan has been replaced by a one-month detention. This was announced by lawyer Armen Feroyan. >>>
Human rights activist Melikyan expressed his full and unconditional solidarity with the goals put forward by the consolidated opposition in the fight against the Armenian authorities Thursday, November 5 2026 10:40 ArmInfo. Human rights activist Ruben Melikyan expressed full and unconditional solidarity with all four common goals put forward by the consolidated opposition last night. >>>
Armenian opposition forces have announced a consolidation of forces in the fight against the anti-state agenda of the Armenian authorities Thursday, November 5 2026 10:28 ArmInfo. Key Armenian opposition forces have announced a consolidation of forces in the fight against the Armenian authorities' anti-state agenda. >>>
Pashinyan: Great goals begin with bold ideas, but become reality through education, knowledge, and hard work Thursday, November 5 2026 10:26 ArmInfo. RA Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan attended the ceremony of presenting the Armenian State Prize for global contribution to high technologies yesterday. The event was also attended by Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Khachatryan, Yerevan Mayor Tigran Avinyan, Minister of High-Tech Industry and Artificial Intelligence Davit Tadevosyan, representatives of the legislative and executive branches, and guests. >>>
Samvel Karapetyan was transferred from the Investigative Committee to the court for a decision on a preventive measure. Wednesday, November 4 2026 21:11 ArmInfo. Late this evening, the Anti-Corruption Court of Armenia will begin hearings against the head of the Strong Armenia party, well-known businessman Samvel Karapetyan. After spending several hours in the Investigative Committee, Karapetyan was escorted to the courthouse. >>>
Narek Karapetyan considers the Investigative Committee of Armenia`s accusations against Samvel Karapetyan regarding the misuse of ESA funds absurd. Wednesday, November 4 2026 18:01 ArmInfo. The head of the Strong Armenia faction, Narek Karapetyan, called the Investigative Committee of Armenia's (IC) report on Samvel Karapetyan's misuse of funds raised for the needs of Electric Networks of Armenia (ENA) CJSC absurd. >>>

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