October, 2016

• 6 October

  

  Discussion of New Armenian Law on NGOs Ends with Republican MPs’ Homophobic Rants and ‘Jokes’

  Eduard Sharmazanov, the deputy speaker of the National Assembly, replied that he didn’t believe such a scenario was possible in Armenia. “I’m of a high opinion about our society, and I hope that at least those present in...
• 6 October

  

  Armenian Grape Farmers Finally Get Paid for Last Year’s Produce

  Grape farmers from the village of Aghavnadzor in Armenia's Vayots Dzor province are finally getting paid for the produce that was purchased from them last fall by Vedi Alco winery. Speaking to Epress.am...
• 6 October

  

  Decision to Move Injured Erebuni Gunman to Jail ‘Inhumane,’ Lawyer Says

  The Penitentiary Department of Armenia's Ministry of Justice has decided to transfer “Daredevils of Sasun” injured member Sedrak Nazaryan from the Convicts' Hospital to a regular jail, Yervand Varosyan, a lawyer for...
• 6 October

  

  Vanadzor City Council Member Accused of Beating Local Church Head Released on Own Recognizance

  Peleshyan, the daily writes, has a prior criminal conviction for hooliganism; furthermore, “according to circulating rumors, Peleshyan is a recreational drug user and on the day of the incident he was most likely acting ...