17:00 News in Brief: From the Scandal of Samvel Karapetian's Ties with the FSB to Tax Reforms

Yesterday's news summarized and analyzed:

• According to a sensational document published by the Insider magazine, there is a mention of connections with the Russian FSB in the passport records of the leader of the 'Strong Armenia' alliance.
• The leader of the 'Strong Armenia' alliance has denied this information, labeling it as a lie organized by the authorities.
• With the initiative of the Armenian government, changes have been made to the tax and criminal codes, raising the thresholds for criminalization of tax evasion. These reforms are aimed at protecting the rights of entrepreneurs and decriminalizing minor offenses.
• The official side of Azerbaijan has announced housing projects for refugees and internally displaced persons. According to the Azerbaijani side, the conflict is now in the past, and the country is facing new realities.
• The Russian government is interested in maintaining Armenia's membership in the EAEC to avoid jeopardizing the country’s economic growth. At the same time, Moscow is demanding that Yerevan clarify its foreign policy stance and warns of the consequences of rapprochement with the European Union.