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Monthly Archives: September 2015
September, 2015
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11 September
Armenian Prisoners to Start Joint Hunger Strike: Press
The prisoners, as reported by the paper, got tired of waiting for when authorities will review their applications, and there would be some changes in their condition: “For example, early release for prisoners who have already served more... -
10 September
Mother Seeking Child Custody Proves Officials Forged Birth Records
During a hearing at the Administrative Court on Thursday the mother presented facts that the Kanaker-Zeytun territorial department of Civil Acts Registration Office forged the baby's birth documents. Based on these... -
10 September
Armenian Government Dictates Legislative Policy at Parliament, Expert Says
“The monopoly on convening extraordinary sittings belongs to the Government. The Executive convened extraordinary sittings with full agendas during which major legislative amendments were made. For example... -
10 September
Armenia’s Gas Stations to Raise Fuel Prices Due to Electricity Tariff Hike: Press
“Electricity bills calculated in accordance with the newly increased tariff will be received next week, and the owners of gas stations will make their final decision on how much to raise fuel prices... -
9 September
Prosecution Fails to Address Allegations of Ethnic Discrimination Against Yazidi Defendant
In a conversation with Epress.am prosecutor Mkrtchyan said he was aware Amaryan has voiced allegations of ethnic discrimination. However, the public prosecutor did not explain why the matter had not been addressed... -
9 September
Armenian Businessman Hassled by Customs Officers After Calling Serzh Sargsyan ‘Bastard’
- I also realized that customs officers do not know the laws. They don't know them as they don't need them. There are two kinds of importers – oligarchs' businesses which are constant and where customs officers will... -
9 September
In 2014 Armenian Judge Received 33 Thousand Dollars in Gifts: Press
Based on Chilingaryan's official declaration of finances, in 2014 his financial means amounted to $ 20 thousand. The judge also declared $ 33 000 he 'received in donations in 2014.' Chilingaryan's monthly salary is AMD 764 thousand (around $1600)... -
8 September
Attorney Says Defense Ministry Changed Vaccination Procedure After Recruit’s Death
Norayr Sahakyan's father, Nver Sahakyan, had earlier told Epress.am that his son’s temperature went up after an injection at the central assembly point. Still, the administrators at the assembly point sent Sahakyan... -
8 September
Armenian Soldier Committed Suicide, Officials Say
Harutyunyan, as stated by the officials, died from a gunshot wound to his lower jaw, and according to preliminary data the soldier's injury was self-inflicted... -
8 September
Jailed Oppositionist’s Son Claims Police Pushed Him Down Stadium Stairs
In a phone conversation with his attorney Shahen Harutyunyan said he was pushed down stadium stairs by police officers. The young man was transported to the hospital with a leg injury...