Parliamentary Election Day: Armenians voted Sunday in a tightly watched parliamentary election that could shape the country’s future course as Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan seeks a renewed mandate amid Russia-West tensions and the post–Nagorno-Karabakh reality. Turnout Update: By 11:00 a.m., 362,657 voters—14.48% of the 2.5 million registered—had cast ballots, with polling stations open until 8:00 p.m. Security & Disruption Claims: Police said bomb threats sent to voters were false and warned against spreading unverified reports. The Interior Ministry also logged 17 election-related reports by 11 a.m., including alleged double voting under review. Election Integrity Push: The CEC reported technical voting issues at some stations and said two chairpersons and a secretary were detained overnight, while others were absent due to human factors. Alleged Vote-Buying & Interference: Authorities detained people over alleged vote-buying in Lori and arrested a Russia-based business figure accused of coordinating illegal voter transport via Telegram. Foreign Policy Stakes: Pashinyan, after voting, said Armenia expects normalization with Türkiye and deeper EU integration, while insisting relations with Russia remain institutional. Opposition Mood: Prosperous Armenia leader Gagik Tsarukyan said people are “tired and want change,” while Strong Armenia’s Samvel Karapetyan rejected claims of Russian backing and said he will not return to Russia. Church Voices: Catholicos Karekin II and Archbishop Mikael Ajapahyan cast ballots, framing the vote as a choice for Armenia’s security and well-being.