Regular elections have been scheduled in Goris, Meghri, Stepanavan, and Fiolotovoy. The Anti-Corruption Committee will conduct ongoing monitoring.
04-08-2026 17:50 Armenia Press release
The Anti-Corruption Committee of the Republic of Armenia informs that, according to the decision No. 364-A of the Governor of Syunik Province dated August 3, 2026, regular elections have been scheduled in the communities of Goris and Meghri of the same province, and according to the decisions No. 590-A and 591-A of the Governor of Lori Province dated August 4, 2026, regular elections have been scheduled in the communities of Stepanavan and Fiolotov of the same province.
«According to Article 221 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Armenia, from the day the decision on the appointment of elections comes into force until the summarization of the election results, giving (promising) any property or providing (promising) services to voters free of charge or on preferential terms by a candidate, a member of a party (or a coalition of parties), an authorized person, or a trusted person personally or on behalf of them (including the name of the party or coalition) or conducting pre-election campaigning simultaneously with charity creates criminal liability.»
At the same time, the Anti-Corruption Committee informs that it will carry out continuous monitoring and control over the electoral process with the full extent of its powers and tools, in cooperation with partner law enforcement agencies, urging to refrain from any illegal actions that violate the prohibition of charity, clarifying that any violation of the requirements established by law will be subject to appropriate and strict legal response.
Anti-Corruption Committee of the Republic of Armenia
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