20:00 News in Brief: Chain of Resignations in Vedi, Military Threats, and Oil Scandal

Last hour's news summarized and substantive:

• In Vedi, resignations have occurred in a case involving violence against minors. The heads of the Ararat Regional Police and the Investigative Department have been dismissed.
• The Chairman of the Central Election Commission has presented the rules regarding the use of official vehicles during the campaign. Candidates in public service must be freed from their duties, and official cars can only be used for work-related purposes.
• Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and the head of the OSCE observation mission discussed the electoral processes. The Prime Minister assured that equal conditions have been created for free and transparent elections.
• The “I Am Against Everyone” party has announced the name of its prime ministerial candidate. If successful, the 100-day government will be led by Nina Karapetyants.
• An incident involving a campaign banner occurred in Shengavit, resulting in scuffles. A city hall employee has been hospitalized with a head injury. The candidate from the Prosperous Armenia party claims that the dispute was provoked by representatives of the community administration.
• Russia has announced a temporary ceasefire in connection with Victory Day. Meanwhile, Moscow warned of its readiness to strike at the heart of Kyiv if the celebrations are disrupted. The EU described these statements as an escalation tactic.
• The legality of major oil transactions is being investigated in the US. There are suspicions that some traders were tipped off in advance about Donald Trump's statements regarding Iran. The questionable deals have generated billions of dollars in revenue.
• Gradual increases in air temperature are expected in Armenia. Over the coming days, temperatures will rise by 5-7 degrees. Brief showers are possible in the capital, while no precipitation is forecasted for May 10.
• Weightlifter Emma Poghosyan has become a medalist at the World Youth Championship. At the ongoing competition in Egypt, she won a bronze medal with a total lift of 253 kg.