Legal
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Citizens Receiving Online Gambling and Lottery Advertisements Urged to Contact Commission: CPC’s Call to Action
The Competition Protection Commission of Armenia (CPC) has initiated investigations into several entities operating in the online gambling and lottery sector. The inquiries aim to uncover cases of unfair competition and public deception related to the unsolicited distribution of advertising…
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Preliminary Investigation into the Kidnapping of Kokobelyan’s Father, Involving an Iranian Citizen, Concluded
The Armenian Investigative Committee has concluded the preliminary investigation into the kidnapping of former MP Khachatur Korkobelyan’s father, an 84-year-old resident of Aghajur village in Tavush Province. The case involves the active participation of former MP and ARF member Suren…
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Lemkin Institute condemns Azerbaijan’s statements on indigenous Armenian lands
The Lemkin Institute issued a sharp response to Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev’s remarks made during COP29, stating on its X microblog, “The ‘restoration of sovereignty’ over indigenous Armenian lands through genocide is not justice under international law. It is not…
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Armenia Welcomes ICJ Rejection Of Azerbaijan’s Preliminary Objections
The Office of the Representative of Armenia on International Legal Matters has expressed approval of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruling from November 12, 2024, which entirely dismissed Azerbaijan’s preliminary objections in the case of Armenia vs. Azerbaijan under…
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By offering a job on Instagram, she fraudulently received 10 million drams
A fraud case has been uncovered in Aragatsotn Province, where a 32-year-old woman named Alvard Gh. allegedly offered jobs via Instagram and amassed around 10 million drams through deception. According to the investigation, several individuals transferred funds to her bank…
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Who Can Conduct Duty-Free Trade in Customs Zones: New Regulations
In its November 7 session, the Armenian government approved a new order for issuing permits for trade activities in customs control zones. The new regulation establishes requirements for businesses involved in duty-free trade. According to the amendment, commercial activities in…
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Armenia’s Involvement in Peaceful Resolution of International Disputes
Armenian government has approved the ratification of the Hague “Convention on the Peaceful Settlement of International Disputes,” which serves as a foundation for the Permanent Court of Arbitration. The Constitutional Court’s decision on compliance with the Armenian Constitution is required…