Legal
German MPs Accused of Taking Bribes from Baku to Influence Key Political Decisions
The Münchner Merkur has confirmed the allegations against former German Bundestag members Axel Fischer and Eduard Lintner, accused of accepting substantial bribes from Azerbaijani sources to influence decisions within the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE). The charges…
Third Phase of Police Officer Certification Begins with New Reform Methodology
As part of the Ministry of Internal Affairs’ reform initiatives, the third phase of police officer certification is set to begin. The process aims to enhance professional competencies and improve social guarantees. According to the ministry, the certification process will…
Armenia Reaffirms Cooperation with U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, Outlines New Directions
On December 11, Chief of the Criminal Police Department of Armenia’s Ministry of Internal Affairs, Vardan Vardanyan, met with a delegation led by Imeda Tsitsashvili, the Regional Attaché of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). The meeting reaffirmed the strengthened…
NSS Investigates Alleged Attempt to Illegally Cross Armenia-Turkey Border
Armenia’s National Security Service (NSS) has reported receiving information regarding a potential attempt to illegally cross the Armenia-Turkey state border near the Ranchpar village in the Ararat Province. The incident allegedly occurred on December 11 at approximately 3:20 AM. In…
Yerevan Hosts the 5th Global Forum Against Genocide to Strengthen International Response Mechanisms
The 5th Global Forum Against Genocide commenced today in Yerevan under the theme “Strengthening the Effectiveness of International Mechanisms for Early Warning and Early Response to Genocide and Other Atrocities.” The forum addresses the pressing need for proactive measures in…
Police in Syunik Apprehend Fugitives and Seize Large Quantities of Drugs
On December 9, police officers in Armenia’s Syunik Province successfully apprehended fugitives who attempted to flee and uncovered large quantities of narcotics. According to operational intelligence received by the Patrol Service battalion, a “Toyota” vehicle traveling along the Meghri-Yerevan M2…
Winter Tires Mandatory for Driving
Starting today, new legislative regulations have come into force in Armenia, making the use of winter tires mandatory until March 31. The operation of vehicles will be prohibited under the following conditions: Light passenger cars and trucks with a maximum…
PACE Legal Affairs Committee Members Visit Tsitsernakaberd Memorial
On December 10, members of the Legal Affairs and Human Rights Committee of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) visited the Tsitsernakaberd Memorial in Yerevan. They were accompanied by Vladimir Vardanyan, Chair of the Armenian National Assembly’s…
Fishing for Whitefish Prohibited Until January 20: Violations Reported
The Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) has announced that fishing for whitefish is prohibited until January 20 due to the spawning period. During this time, police officers and other relevant authorities will carry out preventive measures to ensure compliance with…
Yerevan to Host Key Human Rights and Black Sea Cooperation Assemblies This December
Yerevan is set to become a hub of international diplomacy this December as Armenia hosts two major assemblies. On December 9-10, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe’s (PACE) Legal Affairs and Human Rights Committee will convene its session.…
Armenia’s Electronic Citizenship System: A Step Forward or a Security Concern?
The legislative initiative adopted by Armenia’s National Assembly, which proposes a unified electronic system for acquiring and terminating citizenship, could become either an advanced administrative solution or a potential threat to the country’s security and legality. At first glance, the…
Elon Musk Escalates Legal Battle With OpenAI and Sam Altman Over AI Rivalry
Elon Musk has intensified his legal battle against OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman, filing a motion for a preliminary injunction in federal court that accuses the company of anti-competitive practices. The feud between Musk and Altman—once collaborators at OpenAI—has…
Court Orders Return of Illegally Transferred ‘Erasx-1’ Military Base to the State
On November 29, 2024, Armenia’s Anti-Corruption Court ruled in favor of the General Prosecutor’s Office, annulling the January 13, 2009, sale agreement of the “Erasx-1” military base between the Ministry of Defense and a private individual, E.A. The property, valued…
RA Police Announces Recruitment for Positions in the State Protection Department
The Police of the Republic of Armenia (RA) has announced recruitment for positions in the State Protection Department to fill vacancies in its newly formed division. This opportunity is open to current and former employees of the RA Police and…
Sargis Galstyan Sentenced to 18 Years for Espionage in Favor of Azerbaijan
The sentencing of Sargis Galstyan to 18 years in prison for alleged espionage in favor of Azerbaijan raises significant legal and societal questions. The accusations stem from the period of the 44-day war and subsequent events tied to the depopulation…