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The two Armenian visions emerging from this election

Following Armenia’s parliamentary election, Insights host Eric Hacopian examines what ultimately decided the vote and the factors behind the ruling party’s victory. The episode also looks at why the opposition performed better than expected and what this reveals about the country’s evolving electorate. Finally, it explores the deeper political divide emerging from the election and what it signals for Armenia’s future direction. #CivilNet #ՍիվիլՆեթ #insightswitherichacopian

US approves creation of ‘Trump route’ company with Armenia: THIS WEEK IN BUSINESS

📍 The first phase of a major data center in Armenia is nearing completion, according to High-Tech Industry Minister Mkhitar Hayrapetyan. The mega-project is a public-private partnership of the Armenian government and Firebird, an Armenian-American startup.📍 A key U.S. government agency approved the formation of the TRIPP Development Company, an American-American joint venture, to oversee the development and operations of a major new transit route planned in the South Caucasus.#CivilNet #ՍիվիլՆեթ #civilnetbusiness

Government may bypass parliament to constitutional referendum

📍 Turkey may have changed the tone of its official statement on the outcome of Armenia’s parliamentary election following a trilateral meeting between Turkish, Georgian, and Azerbaijani officials.📍 Armenia’s justice minister has addressed the issue of Artur Osipyan, a former Karabakh resident who was detained last month after a heated exchange with Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. Justice Minister Srbuhi Galyan said he should be released from custody pending trial.📍 Galyan also said that although the ruling party did not win the parliamentary supermajority in Sunday’s election, which is required to initiate a constitutional referendum, Civil Contract could still do so by bypassing the parliament. The only option is through the collection of tens of thousands of citizens’ signatures.#CivilNet #ՍիվիլՆեթ #dailyarmenia

Opposition party leader charged with alleged tax evasion

📍 Armenian authorities today filed charges of large-scale tax evasion against Gagik Tsarukyan, a business tycoon and leader of the Prosperous Armenia party which finished fourth in Sunday’s parliamentary election.📍 Armenia’s Central Election Commission has addressed reports of dozens of soldiers being allowed to vote in Sunday’s election after the polling stations had been already closed.📍 Armenians can’t vote abroad. Why it matters: https://civilnet.am/en/news/1012258 #CivilNet #ՍիվիլՆեթ #dailyarmenia

Special Report: Armenia After the Vote

📍 Armenia’s Central Electoral Commission has confirmed a victory for Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s Civil Contract party in a parliamentary election marked by strong turnout, a reduced governing majority, and two opposition forces entering parliament. While election observers described the vote as largely orderly, the campaign and election day were shaped by allegations of irregularities, heightened geopolitical tensions, and competing international reactions. 📍 The numbers behind Armenia's election results w/ Tigran Mughnetsian- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0eat2zegP5U📍 Armenia Votes 2026: Why Pashinyan's Win Falls Short with Eric Hacopian- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJRUtKvDi9oCredits: Ruptly#CivilNet #ՍիվիլՆեթ #dailyarmenia