In the recent parliamentary elections in Armenia, the Central Electoral Commission (CEC) reported that the gap between Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's ruling Civil Contract party and the opposition bloc led by businessman Samvel Karapetyan has narrowed slightly. As of the latest results, with 506 out of 2,005 polling stations reporting, the Civil Contract party has secured 51.8% of the votes, amounting to 113,488 votes. The 'Strong Armenia' bloc, headed by Karapetyan, follows with 23.22%, translating to 50,873 votes. Former President Robert Kocharyan's 'Armenia' bloc is in third place with 9.42% of the votes, or 20,632 votes, while Gagik Tsarukyan's 'Prosperous Armenia' party has garnered 4.28% with 9,385 votes. The voting concluded on June 7, with a final voter turnout of 58.97%, a notable increase from the 49.41% recorded during the snap elections in June 2021. To qualify for parliamentary seats, parties must achieve a 4% threshold, while blocs are required to secure between 8% and 10% of the total votes. A total of 18 political forces, including 16 parties and two coalitions, participated in the elections, showcasing a diverse political landscape in Armenia.