Legal
Lieutenant General Tiran Khachatryan Detained for Two Months
On January 5, 2025, the Yerevan Court of General Jurisdiction granted the investigator’s petition, detaining Lieutenant General Tiran Khachatryan for two months. Khachatryan is accused of negligence in fulfilling his official duties during the 44-day war in 2020, which, according…
Utah Lawsuit Alleges TikTok Facilitated Child Exploitation via Livestreams
Newly unsealed court documents from Utah shed light on disturbing allegations against TikTok, claiming the platform knowingly enabled child exploitation through its livestreaming feature. The lawsuit, filed by Utah’s Division of Consumer Protection, accuses TikTok Live of connecting minors with…
The Price of Privacy: Apple Settles Siri Recording Lawsuit for $95M
Apple has agreed to a $95 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit alleging privacy violations by its Siri voice assistant. This legal action highlights the growing tension between technological innovation and the fundamental right to user privacy, raising critical questions…
U.S. Hydrogen Tax Credit: Clarity for Industry, Progress for Sustainability
The U.S. Treasury’s release of final rules for hydrogen tax credits under section 45V of the Inflation Reduction Act marks a pivotal moment for the burgeoning hydrogen industry. Long hailed as a critical tool for decarbonizing heavy industry and long-haul…
The Future of Internet Freedom: US Appeals Court Blocks Net Neutrality Restoration
The recent ruling by a U.S. appeals court has halted the Biden administration’s ambitious efforts to restore net neutrality rules, dealing a critical blow to the principles of an open and equitable internet. Net neutrality, a concept central to ensuring…
The AI Ethics Divide: Hinton’s Support for Musk’s OpenAI Lawsuit Exposes Industry Rifts
The world of artificial intelligence is at a pivotal moment as Geoffrey Hinton, revered as the “godfather of AI,” has publicly supported Elon Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI. This legal action challenges OpenAI’s transition from a nonprofit organization to a for-profit…
HRD: Death of a Detainee After a 20-Day Hunger Strike – Why Is the System So Ineffectual?
The recent announcement by the Human Rights Defender (MIP) regarding the death of a detainee on the 20th day of a hunger strike raises urgent questions about systemic accountability and transparency within Armenia’s penal institutions. The statement, which came only…
Enhanced Road Patrols in Armenia Due to Adverse Weather Conditions
In response to adverse weather conditions and heavy precipitation across Armenia, the Ministry of Internal Affairs has announced that police and rescue services have transitioned to enhanced patrol operations on the nation’s roads. This measure aims to bolster road safety…
Armenia Tightens Penalties for Vehicle Theft
Armenia’s Ministry of Internal Affairs has proposed legislative amendments aimed at preventing vehicle thefts and increasing penalties for such crimes. The Ministry emphasized that the rise in vehicle theft is a growing issue both in Armenia and globally. According to…
Mandatory Surveillance System Requirement Withdrawn from Agenda
The Armenian Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) has announced that the legislative initiative requiring businesses to implement mandatory surveillance systems has been withdrawn from the agenda. The initiative, proposed by Member of Parliament Hayk Sargsyan, faced significant concerns and criticism…
New Regulations Introduced for Protecting Victims of Domestic Violence in Armenia
As of July 1, 2024, amendments to the “Law on Prevention of Domestic Violence, Protection of Victims of Domestic Violence, and Restoration of Harmony in Families” have come into effect. These changes introduce more effective mechanisms for the protection of…
Comprehensive Inspections Conclude in Police Troops with Specific Tasks Assigned for Improvement (VIDEO)
The Police Troops of Armenia have concluded the final and supervisory inspections of subordinate units for the 2024 training year, which began on November 13. These inspections were aimed at evaluating the units’ combat readiness, identifying shortcomings, and implementing improvements.…
Over 67,000 Unregistered Constructions Submitted for Legalization in Armenia
As of December 2, 2024, Armenia’s Cadastre Committee has received approximately 67,000 applications for the registration of unregistered constructions. Of these, around 60,000 are located in urban areas, while the remainder are in rural communities. This was reported by Factor.…
New Working Hours Introduced for Registration and Examination Departments to Enhance Citizen Services
The Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) has introduced a new working schedule for its registration and examination departments to improve time management and enhance citizen-centric public services. According to the MIA, the previous working hours limited the capacity to serve…
Armenia’s Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs Meets with FBI Legal Attaché
Armenia’s Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs, Armen Mkrtchyan, met with Alexander V. Tigue, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) legal attaché for Armenia and Georgia, representing the U.S. Department of Justice. According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA), Alexander…