Wounded Armenian Soldiers' Lives Not in Danger, Defense Ministry Says
The two soldiers, Vladimir Gevorgyan, 19, and Gor Gevorgyan, 22, were first taken to the Berd hospital and later transported to a military hospital in Yerevan. They are both in stable condition, Hovhannisyan said...
Armenian Woman Dies After Improperly Performed Laparoscopy
The death of the mother of three minor children was recorded at the “Erebouni” Medical Center; however, the surgery leading to the woman's death had been carried out at Margaryan Maternity Hospital in Yerevan.
Several Detained in Yerevan as Activists Try to Reignite Protest Movement (VIDEO)
On June 22, hundreds of the demonstrators marched toward the RA presidential residence on central Marshal Baghramyan Avenue. However, hundreds of armed police officers, forming a barricade, closed the road, not allowing...
Yerevan Deputy Mayor Critisized for Statements on Inclusive Education
Taking into account that the official speech of the deputy mayor cannot be regarded as a personal opinion, “National Disability Advocacy Coalition" Legal Entities' Union expresses its concern over the issue...
Armenian Woman Denied Custody of Minor Daughter; Deems Court Ruling Unjust
“The court based its decision on the fact that our apartment is smaller. However, that's a false reason. I can live alone, if need be. Although, my daughter and I have lived with my mother for 4 years and the space was never...
Regression of Human Rights in Armenia's New Draft Constitution, Lawyer Says
Under the current Constitution, for example, a person cannot be held for questioning for more than 4 hours. Say, a person has been questioned for 8 hours and has confessed [to a crime]. The current Constitution does not allow...
In Last 8 Years Armenian Government Received $450 Million from EU and USA
Overall, most of the grants received during the last 8 years, equal to about 51% of the total amount, came from the European Union, EU countries or European banks and organizations. More than 32% were provided by...
Where Did $19 Million Go? Water Supply Problem in Armenian Vanadzor Still Unsolved
The Council of Elders decided to address a letter to the government: the draft, in particular, said: “The number of accidents in the new network was not reduced, the quality of the water has not improved, the residents...
Law On Missing Persons Not Urgent, Armenian Justice Ministry Says
Recall, in March, 2010 the Armenian Ministry of Foreign Affairs initiated works on a draft law “On Missing People” which were completed in April, 2011. The bill should have then been considered by an interdepartmental...
Armenian Judge Hands Down Harsher Punishment Than Proposed by Prosecution
The case is currently at the Court of Appeal. At the previous hearing the judge granted Alvard Mnatsakanyan's motion for the questioning of the sole witness, Karen Yengibaryan, which will take place at the next hearing in September...
Attorney of Armenian Man Convicted of Battery to Appeal to ECtHR
Nevertheless, the courts did not take these violations into account and charged the defendants under RA Criminal Code Article 112 Section 2 Point 6 (Infliction of willful heavy damage to health by a group of persons...
Prosecution Drops Charges of Attempted Sexual Assault Against Armenian Convict
During the hearing on Wednesday the prosecutor also motioned for a new pre-trial investigation, since a key piece of evidence – a video footage - has not been examined. The footage, as stated by the state official...