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Yearly Archives: 2015
January, 2015
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15 January
Two Dead In Gyumri Nursing Home Fire
According to the Ministry’s statement, a blanket fell on an electric heater in one of the nursing home rooms, catching on fire. The residents of the room, 61-year old A. O. (had burns on his right arm)... -
14 January
Protesters in Gyumri Demand that Soldier Responsible for Massacre be Handed over to Armenian Authorities
The protesters began moving towards the 102-nd Russian military base, however, police created a blockade and halted movement toward the base. Protesters began yelling “Armenians have come against Armenians... -
14 January
Vardges Gaspari Continues Hayk Kyureghyan’s Protest in Court
On December 17, Kyureghyan was removed from the court for 10 court hours because of “his lack of respect toward the court” - the defendant refused to rise for the court... -
14 January
9% of Turkish Citizens Believe Turkey Should Admit to Armenian Genocide in 2015
EDAM also asked a 150 foreign policy experts the same question. 18.7% believed that Turkey should admit to the genocide. While 36.7% believe that Turkey should express regrets to all Ottoman... -
13 January
Surviving Gyumri Infant Transferred to Yerevan: Condition Critical but Stable
The infant does not need surgery, however, some of his tissue has been injured. After transferring the infant to Yerevan, various examinations have taken place and afterwards an MRI was done... -
13 January
Russian Soldier Admits Guilt In Gyumri Massacre: Russian and Armenian Prosecutors In Negotiations Over Investigation
The thing is that Permyakov was found by the Russian border guards and is at the Russian base. An investigation is currently taking place; Permyakov has given a testimony... -
13 January
Soldier Wounded in Nagorno Karabakh
According to the Defense Ministry’s statement, the soldier received the wound by shots from the Azerbaijani positions. No further details were mentioned about the incident in the statement... -
13 January
Gyumri Murder Suspect Found Near Turkish Border
Recall, that early yesterday morning six members of a Gyumri family were murdered in their home; 54-year old Seryozha Avetisyan (father), 56-year old Hasmik Avetisyan (mother), 34-year old... -
12 January
Gyumri Family Murdered; Russian Military Base Soldier Primary Suspect
Among the family’s deaths are Seryozha Avetisyan (father), Hasmik Avetisyan (mother), Armen Avetisyan (son), Araks Avetisyan (daughter-in-law), Aida Avetisyan (daughter), Hasmik Avetisyan (2-year... -
12 January
Armenian Army Allowed Azerbaijani Side to Retrieve Corpse After Saboteur Infiltration, Says Defense Ministry Spokesperson
The saboteur group’s attempt was neutralized, while one of the bodies of the group had been left in between the two armies' posts. During the skirmish a 79-year old shepherd Seryozha Sargsyan...