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Accused in Gang Case Pierces Himself with Sharp Object in Courtroom: Trial Postponed

Accused in Gang Case Pierces Himself with Sharp Object in Courtroom: Trial Postponed

David Galstyan, accused of committing a series of burglaries, pierced his hand with something sharp at the Court of General Jurisdiction of Kentron and...

Deputy Yerevan Police Chief Not Summoned for Questioning in Opposition Activist Trial

Deputy Yerevan Police Chief Not Summoned for Questioning in Opposition Activist Trial

Yerevan Deputy Police Chief Valeriy Osipyan named as the fourth victim in the case was to have been examined in court today

Ex-Gyumri Mayor’s Nephew Sentenced to 17 Years in Prison

The Shirak District Court of First Instance today sentenced former Gyumri mayor Vardan Ghukasyan's nephew Vahe Ghukasyan to 17 years in prison.

Lake Sevan Turned into Business and on Verge of Extinction, Say Experts

Lake Sevan Turned into Business and on Verge of Extinction, Say Experts

"Research carried out by the scientist shows that in 4–5 years, the content of organic substances in the water reached level 3 to 4 contamination — 60% of the...

If Parajanov was Alive, He Would Be at Maidan Protests, Says Ukrainian Ambassador

"[Sergei] Parajanov was Armenian, who was born in Georgia, sat in Russian prison — for Ukrainian nationalism. I'm convinced that if Parajanov was alive...

Former Presidential Candidate Seeks Compensation for Assassination Attempt

Union for National Self-Determination party leader, Soviet dissident, and former presidential candidate Paruyr Hayrikyan is seeking compensation in the amount of...

Territories of Vital Importance Must be Saved Through Rioting: Artur Sakunts

According to head of Helsinki Citizens' Assembly Vanadzor Office Artur Sakunts, the only way to fight is that which Garni residents are doing; that is, through rioting...

Suspected of Killing Soldier in Karabakh, Fellow Conscript Arrested

On suspicion of murdering 20-year-old military conscript Gevorg Avagyan at around 7 am on July 18 at the combat position of one of the military units of...

Friends of Karabakh War Veteran Convicted of Fraud Will Meet to Discuss Next Steps

"The criminal regime couldn't have let him go; they too know well — the judge, his head hung, was mumbling, he didn't know what to say...

Former Prosecutor General Appointed New Position

Former Prosecutor General of the Republic of Armenia (RA) Aghvan Hovsepyan today by a presidential decree was appointed head of the RA Investigative Committee.

20-Year-old Soldier Fatally Shot: Karabakh Defense Authorities

20-year-old military conscript Gevorg Avagyan was fatally shot at around 7 am today, reports the Ministry of Defense of the unrecognized Nagorno-Karabakh Republic.

Karabakh War Veteran Volodya Avetisyan Sentenced to 6 Years in Prison for Fraud

A Yerevan courthouse recognized Karabakh War veteran Volodya Avetisyan as guilty of fraud and attempted fraud and sentenced him to 6 years in prison.