18:00 News in Brief: Hint of Arbitration, Court Decisions, Missile Incident in Poland

News from the past hour summarized and substantive.

• Opposition figure's response to the Prime Minister. Representative of the 'Wings of Unity' party, Liparit Drmayan, has harshly reacted to Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's statements, calling them inconsistent with reality. He noted that he acted for the sake of Armenia, yet he is being targeted due to his political activity and arguments presented at the Constitutional Court.
• Railway ownership issue. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated that the railway is property of Armenia, and the country must have the ability to use it as deemed appropriate. He emphasized that the issue should be resolved amicably, and in case of disagreement, arbitration may be sought.
• Criminal case related to the Prime Minister's wife’s statement. The Investigative Committee has initiated a criminal case concerning hooliganism using information technology, following Anna Hakobyan's statements about threats. Another case has a detention order against the same person, and a search warrant has been issued.
• Gagik Tsarukyan's transfer to prison. Gagik Tsarukyan has been transferred to prison under the escort of law enforcement. Upon leaving, he briefly responded to the Prime Minister's statement, asserting that justice does not die.
• Extension of deputy's house arrest. The court has decided to extend the house arrest of National Assembly member Artur Sargsyan for another month. The judge rejected the defense’s motions to lift the arrest and increase the amount of bail.
• Delays in healthcare reimbursements. Delays in the reimbursement payments owed to citizens under universal health insurance are due to data consolidation issues within the systems. The fund has already received about 8,000 individual applications, which are currently under processing.
• Russian missile fall in Poland. A Russian cruise missile has fallen and exploded in an uninhabited area in Poland, causing no injuries or damage. The country's authorities have stated that massive strikes pose a serious challenge to their air defense.
• Migrant crisis in Spain. A state of emergency has been declared in the Spanish exclave of Ceuta due to an unprecedented influx of migrants from Morocco. The situation has worsened following a Supreme Court decision, resulting in overcrowded centers and local authorities calling for army assistance.