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The Strong Armenia party held its final campaign rally in Yerevan’s Republic Square on June 3.

Party leader Samvel Karapetyan, a businessman holding Russian and Cypriot citizenship, was detained in June 2025 on charges of calling for a coup after criticizing the Armenian government's actions regarding the Armenian Apostolic Church.

He spoke to supporters via a video linkup. As the main challenger to Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's ruling Civil Contract party, the party has heavily campaigned on preserving traditional values and defending Armenia's identity and ties with Moscow.

Thousands Attend Strong Armenia Party Rally in Yerevan Party leader Samvel Karapetyan, a businessman holding Russian and Cypriot citizenship, was detained in June 2025 on charges of calling for a coup after criticizing the Armenian government's actions regarding the Armenian Apostolic Church.

Ministry of Internal Affairs Press Secretary Narek Sargsyan has confirmed reports made by a Hetq source that police and Investigative Committee staffers launched raids on residences in Armenia’s Armavir Province early today looking for weapons and ammunition.

Sargsyan said some two dozen addresses had been targeted but did not provide any details.

Police Raid Homes in Armavir Province in Weapons Search Ministry of Internal Affairs Press Secretary Narek Sargsyan has confirmed reports made by a Hetq source that police and Investigative Committee staffers launched raids on residences in Armenia’s Armavir Province early today looking for...