AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoConstitutional Reform Clash: Armenia’s constitutional reform is set to become the next big political fight, with critics warning the government may struggle to secure the needed support once the package reaches parliament. Opposition Under Pressure: Gagik Tsarukyan’s supporters rallied as investigators questioned him, while prosecutors also moved to remove his lawyer over alleged conflict-of-interest issues. Detentions and Legal Moves: Alik Aleksanyan remains in custody nearly two months without investigative actions, and Narek Karapetyan was placed on bail of AMD 1 billion amid money-laundering and coercion-related claims. Voting Rights Tightened: President Vahagn Khachaturyan signed election and referendum amendments tying voting eligibility to actual residency, a change opponents say restricts citizens abroad. Church Tensions: Rights groups condemned OSCE Secretary General remarks seen as supporting removal of Catholicos Karekin II. Food Safety: Armenia Marriott faces an inspection after 10 guests were sickened at a French Embassy Bastille Day reception. UNESCO Win: Armenia’s Areni-1 Cave bid was approved for the World Heritage Tentative List. Trade and Economy: Armenia seeks fresh-produce exports to Oman; meanwhile, Rosselkhoznadzor restricts Armenian dairy imports from July 27, citing violations. Regional Energy Leverage: Opposition lawmakers say Azerbaijani fuel supplies increase Baku’s influence over Armenia.
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