Former members of Germany’s Bundestag, Axel Fischer and Eduard Lintner, are accused of accepting bribes from the Azerbaijani government to influence decisions in Azerbaijan’s favor at the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE)
Read MorePublic transportation in Yerevan will operate with new fare rates starting February 1. On November 5, 2024, the former mayor of Yerevan and leader of the “New Forces” party, Hayk Marutyan, organized protests. He opposed the increase in the fare for a single trip from 100 (it will become 300 drams). Marutyan also initiated a petition. It was joined by around 76,000 citizens.
Read MoreDuring a press conference, Minister of Labor and Social Affairs Narek Mkrtchyan addressed the issue of allowance amounts. With the introduction of a new vulnerability assessment system, the allowance amount could reach 55,000 drams. Beneficiaries who refuse offered employment opportunities will be excluded from the system.
Read MoreThe Office of the Human Rights Defender has documented several violations during a visit to the “Nubarashen” Penitentiary Institution
Read MoreThe Syunik Regional Court has found Jalal Harutyunyan, former commander of the Artsakh Defense Army, guilty. However, the specific penalty he will face has yet to be disclosed.
Read MoreDuring the 2024 year-end press conference, Armenian Defense Minister Suren Papikyan expressed satisfaction with the current state of Armenian-American and Armenian-French cooperation in the defense sector
Read MoreThe construction of a new building for a 144-seat educational complex has begun in the village of Pokr Masrik, part of the Vardenis community in Gegharkunik Province
Read MoreA new branch of the Museum of Literature and Art will be established in the memorial building located at 32 Republic Street, Yerevan, dedicated to the prominent diaspora Armenian artist, carpet designer, and pioneer of earth art, Marcos Grigorian. This was reported by the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture, and Sports (ESCS).
Read MoreThe Central Bank has decided to implement a unified system for QR payments. A requirement for interoperability in making payments or transfers using QR codes has been established. This will come into effect on October 1.
Read MorePresident of the Republic of Korea, Yoon Suk Yeol, has been arrested. He was arrested on charges related to a rebellion case. He has been taken to the Anti-Corruption Investigation Bureau for High-Ranking Officials. He has refused to testify. This information was reported by Yonhap News Agency.
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