Violations Recorded at the Nubarashen Penitentiary Institution
The Office of the Human Rights Defender has documented several violations during a visit to the “Nubarashen” Penitentiary Institution
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Month: January 2025
Jalal Harutyunyan Found Guilty by Syunik Regional Court
The 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.
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Suren Papikyan Satisfied with the Progress of Armenian-American and Armenian-French Cooperation
During 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
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In the village of Pokr Masrik, a new educational complex is being built
The 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
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A museum dedicated to diaspora Armenian artist Marcos Grigorian will open in Yerevan
A 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).
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Unified QR Payment System to Operate in Armenia Starting October 1
The 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.
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President of the Republic of Korea, Yoon Suk Yeol, Arrested
President 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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The Food Safety Inspection Body Fined Businesses Approximately 182 Million AMD in 2024
Armen Danielyan, head of the Food Safety Inspection Body, discussed the oversight activities carried out in 2024 during a press conference. He noted that inspections were conducted at around 4,000 businesses, of which 1,100 were found to have violations.
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Russia and Iran to Sign Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement
On January 17, in Moscow, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian will meet. Following the negotiations, the two countries will sign a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced this.
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Armenia and the US Signed a Strategic Partnership Agreement: What Is It, and What Are Its Sections?
Armenia and the United States have signed a Strategic Partnership Charter. The signing ceremony took place in Washington. Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken signed the agreement.
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