AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoCustody Death: Opposition candidate Arsen Gevorgyan died at Yerevan’s Nubarashen prison. His lawyers allege delayed medical care and say doctors were allowed in only after his death; prison authorities have published a timeline showing a nurse attended him and an ambulance arrived. The Ombudsman is investigating, and opposition figures are calling for an independent inquiry. CSTO Tensions: Armenia has lost its voting rights in the Russia-led security bloc over unpaid dues, according to Moscow. The CSTO says participation could be restored if Yerevan pays, as relations remain strained. Regional Diplomacy: Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan met Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in Antalya to discuss normalization, trade and transport links, including TRIPP. Pashinyan also met Iran’s president to discuss cooperation and regional connectivity. Border Reopening: Türkiye says preparations are complete to reopen road and rail crossings with Armenia, pending agreement between the two governments. Budget: Armenia’s finance minister says the 2027 budget has no funds for pension increases after the government dropped a proposed overhaul of funeral benefits.
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