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The head of the Anti-Corruption Committee has submitted a written request to the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Armenia, expressing concerns regarding the operation of the "helpcourt.am" platform.
18.07.2026 11:19
  • Press of Diaspora

iravaban.net  The head of the Anti-Corruption Committee of the Republic of Armenia has submitted...

iravaban.net  The head of the Anti-Corruption Committee of the Republic of Armenia has submitted a written request to the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Armenia, presenting the existing institutional concerns regarding the operation of the "helpcourt.am" platform, addressing the potential risks that may relate to the guarantees of judges' independence, as well as the possibility of forming...

The life-sentenced inmate from the Armavir prison has been transferred to the hospital.
18.07.2026 11:12
  • Press of Diaspora

According to exclusive information from ArmLur.am, Seyran Markosyan, a life-sentenced prisoner serving his sentence in...

According to exclusive information from ArmLur.am, Seyran Markosyan, a life-sentenced prisoner serving his sentence in cell 77 of the 2nd section of the "Armavir" penitentiary, was transferred to a civilian hospital 2 days ago in extremely serious condition.   According to information provided to ArmLur.am by prisoners, his health condition is extremely critical, and Seyran Markosyan's life is in real danger.   Let us...

The U.S. armed forces have announced a new phase of strikes against Iran.
18.07.2026 11:05
  • Politics

shantnews.am The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has announced the start of a new series of...

shantnews.am The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has announced the start of a new series of American strikes against Iran.   «The Central Command today, on the seventh consecutive night, began a new series of strikes against Iran. The strikes aim to continue to undermine Iran's military capabilities, in accordance with the directives of the Supreme Commander», – states the announcement circulated by...

The switch at the "Marash" substation of the BEC has been damaged. Several subscribers in the 7th, 8th, and 9th districts of Nor Nork have been left without power.
18.07.2026 10:59
  • Press release

  "The Electric Networks of Armenia" company informs its subscribers that today, at 06:10, the 10...

  "The Electric Networks of Armenia" company informs its subscribers that today, at 06:10, the 10 kV inter-sectional switch of the "Marash" 220/100/10 kV substation of "High Voltage Electric Networks" LLC was damaged, resulting in power outages for several subscribers in the 7th, 8th, and 9th districts of Nor Nork.   "Currently, specialists from the Ministry of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure's High Voltage...

In Yerevan's Center, Vanadzor, and Gyumri, a high concentration of dust has been recorded in the air.
18.07.2026 10:52
  • Press release

The Hydro-Meteorological and Monitoring Center has published the latest data on atmospheric air quality.   According to...

The Hydro-Meteorological and Monitoring Center has published the latest data on atmospheric air quality.   According to the center, the dust concentration in the air in the Central administrative district of Yerevan exceeded the permissible limit almost the entire week from July 8 to 14. An exceedance was recorded in Arabkir on July 14, and in Shengavit on July 12.   During the same...

A 5.0 magnitude earthquake has occurred in Turkey.
18.07.2026 10:46
  • Social

tert.am  A 5 magnitude earthquake has occurred in Turkey's Malatya province. According to APA, this...

tert.am  A 5 magnitude earthquake has occurred in Turkey's Malatya province. According to APA, this information has been released by Turkey's Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD).   The epicenter of the earthquake was located at a depth of 16 km.   There are no reports of casualties or damage.* This text was automatically translated by Artificial Intelligence (AI)....

Out of 12,720 places, around 9,600 have been filled: university admission results.
18.07.2026 10:39
  • Press release

  The government has allocated 12,720 places for university admissions in 2026, of which 2,133 are...

  The government has allocated 12,720 places for university admissions in 2026, of which 2,133 are free and 10,587 are paid. This was reported by the press secretary of the State Committee on Science and Education, Khachnush Grigoryan.   «A total of 9,620 people have been admitted to universities, of which 1,875 are on a free basis, including reserve and targeted places, while...

Arpine Sargsyan participated in the 35th anniversary of the Seismic Protection Territorial Service.
18.07.2026 10:32
  • Press release

  The Minister of Internal Affairs, Arpine Sargsyan, participated in the event dedicated to the 35th...

  The Minister of Internal Affairs, Arpine Sargsyan, participated in the event dedicated to the 35th anniversary of the establishment of the Seismic Protection Territorial Service on July 17, the ministry reports.   Present were the Director of the Seismic Protection Territorial Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Sos Margaryan, the Director of the Rescue Service and Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs,...

The results of the first half of 2026 have been summarized in Tavush by the Police and the Rescue Service.
18.07.2026 10:25
  • Press release

Minister of Emergency Situations Arpine Sargsyan has summarized the results of...

Minister of Emergency Situations Arpine Sargsyan has summarized the results of the Rescue Service and the Police for the first half of 2026 in the Tavush region. <iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=476&href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Freel%2F1998653081012956%2F&show_text=false&width=267&t=0" width="267" height="476" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowFullScreen="true"></iframe>    * This text was automatically...

There are casualties as a result of a drone attack on a Wildberries warehouse.
18.07.2026 10:20
  • Politics

shantnews.am   Ukrainian armed forces' drones have struck the Wildberries logistics center located in the Tambov...

shantnews.am   Ukrainian armed forces' drones have struck the Wildberries logistics center located in the Tambov region, resulting in the deaths of seven people, reported the governor Evgeny Pervishov.   It is also noted that there are 22 injured.   The open fire that broke out in the warehouse has already been extinguished, and firefighting efforts are ongoing.   According to Wildberries' press service, the company's facility...