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23/03/2021 11:33

Constitutional Court examines constitutionality of Article 301.1 of Armenia’s Criminal Code

“CC judge Vahe Grigoryan is not participating as a decision has been made on impossibility of his participation in the examination of this case,” Dilanyan said.

23/03/2021 11:11

Australia floods: Western Sydney 'greatest concern' as more rain falls

He said Sydney's largest dam would overflow for at least another week, threatening highly populated areas.

23/03/2021 10:49

Armenia records 801 new coronavirus cases in a day, 26 deaths reported

The total death toll reached 3,384 (+24), other 862 (+2) patients died from other diseases.

23/03/2021 10:40

Body search operation continues today in Hadrut region

So far 1,518 bodies were found during the search works, 23 of which, according to preliminary information, are civilians.

23/03/2021 10:37

Colorado market shooting: Gunman kills 10 at Boulder grocery store

The incident began at about 14:30 local time (20:30 GMT) on Monday when the suspect entered the supermarket and began firing.

23/03/2021 10:03

Hraparak: Nikol Pashinyan fears to fail reproduction even by using administrative resources

“These are not so pre-electoral but more check visits, a unique poll about own image.

23/03/2021 09:50

One of lost contract servicemen died, the other is in hospital in grave condition

The two servicemen lost while moving from one combat position to another in conditions of strong snowstorm.

22/03/2021 19:02

Former Chief of General Staff demands criminal persecution against Armenia’s PM and Defense Minister

Gasparyan demands criminal persecution against PM Nikol Pashinyan and defense minister Vagharshak Harutyunyan under Point 2 of Article 308 of Armenia’s Criminal Code – abuse of power which negligently caused grave consequences.

22/03/2021 17:00

Australia floods: Thousands evacuated as downpours worsen

Days of torrential downpours have caused rivers and dams to overflow around Sydney - the state capital - and in south-east Queensland.

22/03/2021 16:07

European Council approves sanctions against 11 people, including Russians and Chinese

According to the diplomat, the names of the sanctioned people will soon be published in the EU official journal. They will all be banned from entering the EU, while their back assets in EU member states will be frozen.

22/03/2021 15:29

President of the Union of Armenian Employers urges government to focus on urgent issues

“The government and the National Assembly must not fight for hours, make changes in some secondary laws which they consider important,” he said, adding that he does not underestimate the changes of judicial system but they will not feed the people.

22/03/2021 14:58

Defense Army publishes names of 192 Armenian servicemen killed in Karabakh war

As of March 22 the Defense Army’s list included names of 2,652 killed servicemen.

22/03/2021 14:25

Contact with two contract servicemen lost, search operation impeded by snowstorm – Armenia’s MOD

The ministry says all the necessary measures are being undertaken to find the servicemen.

22/03/2021 14:09

Electoral Code sent to Venice Commission – minister

Badasyan said of the changes take place as faster as possible, there will be no obstacles for June 20 elections pass in pure proportional system, with party lists.

22/03/2021 13:58

Nikol Pashinyan to head Civil Contract party’s list in elections

As to whether the citizens will elect him after he has become symbol of defeat, Badasyan said, “I think in any case our citizens will make their decision, and our issue is to give the citizens this opportunity.”

22/03/2021 13:49

Armenia’s PM introduces new Chief of General Staff to officers, asks to preserve depoliticization of Armed Forces

The PM also stressed that the developments that took place from February have not left any personal or political trace but asked to sacredly preserve the depoliticization of the Armed Forces.

22/03/2021 13:19

Former head of NA staff doubts that elections will take place

Snap elections are not being declared with a Facebook status, there is a relevant legal procedure, and Nikol Pashinyan does not have authority to declare elections as it is the function of the president, former head of NA staff Ara Saghatelyan said in an interview to Pastinfo asked whether he will take part in them or not.

22/03/2021 12:50

Armenia’s justice minister says Artak Davtyan is Chief of General Staff

He quoted that if the president does not apply to the Constitutional Court or if the decree is not signed after the objections are not accepted the decree enters into force with the force if law.

22/03/2021 12:19

Armenian Armed Forces to keep neutrality in political affairs - Artak Davtyan issues a statement

“After the well-known statement of the leadership of the General Staff the situation was resolved and the existing disputes moved to legal field.

22/03/2021 12:07

The Human Rights Watch report indicates high probability of large-scale enforced disappearances: Armenia MFA spokesperson

“The report establishes that a number of Armenian soldiers were last seen in Azerbaijan’s custody and Azerbaijan has failed to account for them. This indicates a high probability of large-scale enforced disappearances not only among servicemen, but also captive civilians.