October, 2015

• 1 October

  

  Armenian Governor’s Son Released from Custody as Victim Recants Testimony

  According to local media reports, the decision was based on the fact that victim Harutyun Zakaryan recanted his previous testimony, claiming, allegedly, that he did not remember who had hit him in the eye...
• 1 October

  

  Domestic Abuse ‘Only Needs Reasonable Intervention,’ Republican MP Says During Discussion on Adoption of Domestic Violence Law

  The exceptionally cruel cases, for example, those with fatal outcomes, the lawmaker stated, must be punished, and the Code of Criminal Procedure provides that opportunity...
• 1 October

  

  Women’s Rights Activists Hold Action in Yerevan to Mark National Day to Combat Domestic Violence (Photo)

  The Coalition members held a protest action Thursday afternoon at Yerevan's Republic Square, in front of the RA Government building, demanding that authorities pass a law on domestic violence...
• 1 October

  

  Tashir Group Buys Armenia’s Power Utility, Promises to Keep Electricity Prices Unchanged in 2015

  Inter RAO and Tashir Group said in a joint statement that the sell and purchase deal has already been approved by the Armenian Government and is waiting for the approval of Armenia's Public Services Regulatory Commission...