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...
Family Forcibly Removed from Outside Presidential Palace Appeals Case in Court
The Khudoyans were removed from their place of protest across the street from the presidential residence at around 6:15 am on December 2, 2013, the...
Verdict in Karabakh War Veteran Case Not Read Because of Judge's No-Show
Karabakh War veteran Gagik Sarukhanyan said the court sessions in Avetisyan's case are always artificially prolonged. "They don't know what else to...
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...
On the Banking Oligarchy and Bank in Armenia Fulfilling Functions of the State
"I don't know what functions the bank performed in this [Gaspari's] case, but I understand that even if there was a ban on the account, the bank is obliged to...
Journalist Explains Why Published Recording of Conversation with National Security Service Employee
Heritage Party board member, Araratnews.am journalist Hrayr Manukkyan explained on his personal Facebook page why he published the audio recording of...
When Kazakhstan Decides Armenia's Fate: Shant Harutyunyan in Court (VIDEO)
Kazakhstan will decide Armenia's fate, as long a police officer can beat a citizen on the street and the citizen does not give an answer, said political activist Shant Harutyunyan.
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.
Armenian Soldier Sentenced to 17 Years in Prison for Murder of Fellow Soldier
The Tavush District Court of First Instance today sentenced soldier Davit Khachatryan to 17 years in prison for the murder of fellow soldier Lyuks Stepanyan in...
VTB Bank Armenia Transferred Money From Armenian Activist's Account Without His Knowledge
Funds were transferred from civil society activist Vardges Gaspari's VTB Bank (Armenia) bank account on May 26 without his knowledge.
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...
Hayk Kyureghyan Tells Lawyer How He was Beaten in Police Custody: Haykakan Zhamanak
A criminal case was launched in connection with police use of force against Hayk Kyureghyan, who opened fire outside a Yerevan courtroom on June 12, but no one has...