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Putin’s Call Proves, Sargsyan’s Statement “Not Worth a Dime”
The people are only demanding that Armenian law enforcement bodies investigate the case, it’s understandable that they don’t trust either side, but dignity is a big issue...Read More »
Marches in Istanbul and Yerevan in Memory of Hrant Dink
The first public event for the memory of Hrant Dink is also taking place in Yerevan today by the Friends of Hrant Dink in Armenia. A silent march will take place from the Tsitsernakaberd Genocide...Read More »
Los Angeles Armenians Demand Gyumri Murder Case Be Investigated by Armenian Authorities
We support our people. We are standing next to Gyumretsis. Our people in Armenia are not alone,” said the event’s statement. Over 100 people attended the protest...Read More »
59 People Taken into Custody in Yerevan and Gyumri: All Released
In the released statement, the police note that “however justified or legal it may be (to carry a weapon), armed participants of public events are not defended by the Constitution and by law and are not to be tolerated...Read More »
Police Grossly Violated the Law In Gyumri during Protests
The police’s actions were coordinated by Armenian Deputy Police Chief, Military Police commander Levon Yeranosyan, who, in contrast with the officers standing in the front line (left flank), wore a helmet...Read More »
MP Confirms, Gyumri Murder Suspect Is Still in Armenia
MP Martun Grigoryan characterized Valery Permyakov to journalists saying, “He looks like a moron, how else can I describe him.” Grigoryan said that Permyakov was held in solitary confinement...Read More »
Gyumri Protesters Present Their Demands to Authorities
“We demand that the president of the Republic of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan, Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, President of National Assembly Galust Sahakyan, Chief of Police Vladimir Gasparyan immediately arrived in Gyumri...Read More »
Police Push and Pull Protesters In Front of Russian Embassy (PHOTO)
The protesters near the embassy noted that a fair investigation should take place for the murder case by Armenian law enforcement, because there is a possibility that the accused soldier Valery Permyakov...Read More »
Prosecutor General Discusses Legal Issues Around Gyumri Murder Case
The Attorney General was also asked where the offender would serve his sentence if he were found guilty. "I don’t think that it is a matter of great principle,” said Gevorg Kostanyan...Read More »
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)...Read More »