News in Brief: 140 Million Scandal, Election Campaign, and Military Tensions

News from the past hour summarized and concise.

• The investigation into the alleged loss of 140 million drams by the director of Vedi Medical Center has resulted in a criminal case; salaries have been paid, and new control mechanisms are being implemented.
• Anahit Avanesyan has announced that budget growth after 2018 is directed towards development programs, and the ruling party plans to achieve a constitutional majority by 2026.
• In 2025, 504.5 km of roads will be constructed and renovated with state funds, including the completion of the North-South Ashotak-Gyumri section.
• Narek Karapetyan stated that Samvel Karapetyan's international connections will lead to investments and he could assume national governance after the elections.
• Georgy Papoyan noted that high salaries in the public sector are necessary to achieve economic results and increase pensions.
• Israel has announced the elimination of Iranian intelligence minister Ismail Khati who threatens new strikes.
• Dmitry Peskov stated that Europe has not initiated an energy dialogue, and Russia does not consider European participation in Ukrainian negotiations appropriate.