Ursula von der Leyen is in Yerevan. Another target for arrest. Clashes near the government building. Alpha Newsroom 02.07.2026
July 02 2026, 14:00
Today in Alpha News Room:
Ursula von der Leyen has arrived in Yerevan;
During the European Commission chief’s visit, the sides confirmed the high level of their strategic partnership;
Ursula von der Leyen announced a new program for developing transport and energy links in the region;
Law enforcement, following a search, arrested Edik Maloyan, holder of the Order of the Battle Cross, 1st Degree;
The opposition is criticizing a new bill under discussion in the National Assembly;
A joint protest was held in front of the government building demanding the release of political prisoners: the situation has escalated;
From US-Iran tensions to Armenia: analysis by Georgi Asatryan;
Israel’s moves and the European Commission president’s visit: analysis by Oleg Makarenko.
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