Armenia confronts political disputes, export ban, electricity outages and economic updates

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan warned that sub‑standard goods must not be exported "for the sake of our sovereignty," stating the government will only support products that meet standards.

Parliament debated a bill to remove the "Bargavach Armenia" party from the National Assembly, sparking concerns about the legitimacy of the electoral system and broader political pluralism.

Lawmakers also examined amendments to the cadastre law to address errors in land‑registry maps, proposing to move the regulatory framework to primary legislation for clearer procedures.

The state electricity company announced scheduled power cuts on June 17 across numerous districts of Yerevan and several provinces for maintenance work.

Banks published the official exchange rates for the dram against the US dollar, euro and Russian rouble as of 10:50 a.m. on June 18.

A graduate of the State Academy of Public Administration unveiled "Lulo," an artificial‑intelligence robot intended as an educational assistant for preschool and school children, emphasizing safety and cultural content.

Opposition figure Davit Ghazinyan was sentenced to two months of detention, after a court accepted an anti‑corruption committee’s request.

Parliamentarian Arman Yegoyan said the lack of a Russian congratulatory message to the prime minister does not impede work on unresolved Armenia‑Russia issues.