Investigation Into Armenian Soldier's Death Deliberately Delayed, Family Say
The first head investigator of the case, as stated by Hasmik Hambaryan, was for some unknown reason replaced by Nver Avetisyan, who, after his appointment, was also promoted to major...
Armenian Prisoner with Parkinson’s on Hunger Strike for 11 Days, Might Be Released on Health Grounds
A prisoner with Parkinson’s disease – which is one of Gevorgyan’s deseases - is eligible for an early release, and we’re now awaiting a reply for the Justice Ministry to decide on our future course of action,” Karapetyan said...
Armenian Electricity Prices Could Go Down by 10 Drams, Economist Insists
The PSRC’s proposal to decrease the electricity tariff by 3-4 drams is unreasonable, as stated by the economist: “Our calculations show that the a cubic meter of gas should cost 100 drams instead of 156, while electricity rates could be reduced by at least 10 drams....
Government Endorsement of Bill Does Not Imply Karabakh Recognition, Armenia’s Foreign Ministry Says
On a number of occasions, Armenia has clearly stated in which case it would recognize the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic. When making such an important decision, the President of Armenia, as a credible and...
Investigation into Armenian Soldier’s Non-Military Death to Be Reopened, Appeals Court Rules
Prosecutor Aram Khachatryan and investigator Arsen Movsisyan, on the other hand, believe that the district court’s decision “violated the principles of fair competition....
Yazidi Soldier Sent Back to Service Without Undergoing Necessary Surgery, Father Says
According to the conscript's father, Rzgan Amoyan, his son has hand problems and is unable to lift and carry heavy weights: “My son is not trying to escape from military service, and my only request...
Two Armenian Soldiers Dead in Dugout Collapse: Press
Koryun Harutyunyan, as previously reported, was a resident of Gekharkunik's Geghamasar village. Hraparak writes that, according to rumours circulating in the village, the dugout collapsed as a result of an...
Armenian Government Approves Bill on Karabakh’s Recognition
With the adoption of the draft law, according to the MPs, “the Republic of Armenia will rightfully recognize the actual status of Artsakh, based on the fact that the Republic of Artsakh meets all the international requirements of statehood...
Protesters in Yerevan Demand Release of Yazidi Businessman
He added that the members of the Yazidi community have written open letters to Armenia's President Serzh Sargsyan and Human Rights Ombudsman Arman Tatoyan, but they haven't received a response yet...
'No Traces of Violence or Gunshot Wounds' on Armenian Soldiers Found Dead in Karabakh
Two Armenian soldiers, Koryun Harutyunyan and Igor Hakobyan, were found dead in a military unit in Nagorno-Karabakh on May 3 under unknown circumstances. Sona Truzyan, adviser to the country's Investigative...
Armenian General Wants to Monopolize Crayfish Market: Press
According to the paper, the head of the national food safety service and the Gekharkunik governor yesterday met with the protest participants and promised to ensure that everyone got an export right...
Armenian Prison Chief Sacked Over Abuse of Power Allegations: Press
One of the inmates, in turn, told the papers how the prison population has reacted to the ban: “The watchers usually 'seize' the food sent to the prisoners and later give it to them in the form of aid;...