Thirteen political parties and one bloc of parties have submitted their applications to the Central Election Commission (CEC) to participate in upcoming municipal elections in Yerevan.
Former Yerevan mayor Hayk Marutian, who stepped down from his position after falling out with the ruling party in December 2021, has announced his participation in an upcoming mayoral race in the city.
A movement initiated by a lawmaker from an opposition bloc led by former President Robert Kocharian has announced its participation in upcoming municipal elections in Yerevan.
Armenian Parliament Speaker Alen Simonian on Friday voiced regret over Turkey’s reaction to a memorial to “genocide avengers” in Yerevan that he said was erected by the decision of local authorities and did not necessarily reflect Armenia’s foreign policy.
The United States has noted “with disappointment” Turkey’s announcement that it would suspend Armenian airline overflight permissions, a U.S. State Department spokesman said on May 3.