AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoKarapetyan Detained: An Armenian court ordered one month of pretrial detention for Samvel Karapetyan, leader of the Strong Armenia party, in a case alleging embezzlement, money laundering and 64.5 billion drams in losses to Electric Networks of Armenia. Karapetyan denies the charges. Opposition Alliance: More than a dozen political groups announced a joint movement after his arrest, vowing to oppose a new constitution and defend democracy and the Armenian Apostolic Church, but offering few details on next steps. European Path: Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said Armenia could apply to join the EU in 2027 or 2028. The launch of biometric passports marks progress in visa-liberalisation talks, while new UK zero-duty measures offer Armenian exporters wider access. Road Safety: Nine people were killed and three injured in a crash near Ushi, renewing questions about safety measures on a stretch with a history of fatal accidents.
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