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Armenian Oligarch Known for Forging Vodka Brands Could Be Given Tax Break: Armenian Times
The Government of Armenia at its meeting today will discuss the issue of granting a tax break of almost $1 million to A & G Ltd. Read More »
Armenian Village on Border with Azerbaijan Under Shelling All Night: Ankakh.com
Last night, the Azerbaijani side fired shots on the village of Chinari in Tavush marz (province).Read More »
Yerevan Taxi Drivers Protest, Ask State to Apply Existing Laws (VIDEO)
Dozens of Yerevan taxi drivers held a protest yesterday, demanding the application of legislative amendments adopted a year and a half ago that stipulate...Read More »
Price of Drinking Water in Armenia to Remain Unchanged
The Public Services Regulatory Commission of the Republic of Armenia (RA) at its meeting today discussed the question of raising Yerevan Djur's tariff for drinking water.Read More »
Prosecution Confirms Police Officers were in Plainclothes: Trial of Opposition Activist Continues
Shant Harutyunyan's attorney, Inessa Petrosyan, remarked that the video footage shows that some of the police officers were in plainclothes...Read More »
Voting Most in Favor of Legislative Proposals are Republican Party of Armenia MPs
Voting in favor the most for various legislative packages at the National Assembly's fifth convocation (operating since May 31, 2012) were ruling Republican Party of...Read More »
VTB-Bank (Armenia) Responds to Query on Withdrawals from Activist’s Account
"Under the law, without the customer's consent the bank has no right to take any action with his account, including extracting funds. At the same time...Read More »
Ombudsman Condemns Justice Ministry on Slow Action on Removing Ban on Attorneys Visiting Prisoners
Due to the fault of the Ministry of Justice, prisoners in Armenia cannot meet with attorneys on non-working days and outside of work hours, which is a gross violation of...Read More »
Activist on Trial: Judge Asks to Fast Forward Video Where Activist Talks About Serzh Sargsyan
As in all previous court sessions, the individuals named as victims in the case — the 16 police officers — were not present in court this time as well. Read More »
Human Rights Activist Explains Why Constitution Day is Not a Holiday in Armenia
Constitution Day is not perceived as a holiday because, it seems, it, in fact, has never been accepted, said human rights activist, Rule of Law NGO co-founder Artak Zeynalyan...Read More »