Legal
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Yvette Cooper Targets UK Immigration Law’s Family Clause Amid New Review
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper is reviewing the application of Article 8 of the Human Rights Act in UK immigration cases, aiming to address irregular migration and strengthen border control.
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Voter Lists Now Available on New MIA Platform: elections.mia.gov.am Launched
Armenia MIA launches elections.mia.gov.am for online voter lists access for local elections. No more paper notifications.
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Yerevan Special Operation: Large Quantity of Methamphetamine Found Hidden in Woman’s Bra
In a special operation in Yerevan, police discovered a large quantity of methamphetamine hidden inside a woman’s bra.
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Major Theft at Metsamor Nuclear Plant Raises Security Concerns
A major theft has occurred at the Metsamor Nuclear Power Plant in Armenia, raising serious questions about the NPP’s security system. Learn more about the details of the theft, the investigation, and potential consequences.
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Armenia Seizes $1.1 Million USD Worth of Drugs in Major Interdiction
Armenian authorities have intercepted a massive drug shipment from Iran, seizing approximately 30 kilograms of marijuana valued at over $1 million USD, disrupting a major drug trafficking operation.
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UN Urges Azerbaijan to Release Arbitrarily Detained Ethnic Armenians
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights calls for the immediate release of arbitrarily detained ethnic Armenians in Azerbaijan, urging justice and reconciliation.
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Akunk Public Hearings: Jesus Statue Project Faces Scrutiny Over Environmental, Heritage Concerns
Public hearings in Akunk, Armenia, reveal procedural violations and environmental damage concerns surrounding the Gagik Tsarukyan Foundation’s Jesus statue project.
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Public Hearings on Controversial Jesus Statue Project in Akunk, Armenia
Public hearings are scheduled in Akunk, Armenia, for a monumental Jesus statue project by the Gagik Tsarukyan Foundation, raising environmental and cultural heritage concerns.
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Armenia Tightens Gun Control: New Law on Awarded Weapons Explained
Armenia’s parliament is considering amendments to the law on weapon circulation, focusing on awarded weapons. Azat.tv explains the proposed changes, their implications for public safety, and the reasons behind this legislative update.
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Constitutional Court of Armenia to Review Constitutionality of New Lawyer Taxation
Armenian Constitutional Court accepts petition to review the constitutionality of new lawyer taxation rules.
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Armenian Ministry of Internal Affairs Clarifies Russian Search Operation: Public Discontent and Historical Context
Armenian MIA denies Russian security forces’ intrusion in search operation, but public remains concerned about Russian influence. Artsakh War experience and expert opinions.
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Armenia to Revise National Security Strategy: Inter-Agency Commission Established
Learn about the purpose, composition, and process of revising Armenia’s National Security Strategy. An inter-agency commission has been established by the Prime Minister’s decision.
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Helsinki Citizens’ Assembly-Vanadzor Demands End to Illegal Russian Security Operations in Armenia
Helsinki Citizens’ Assembly-Vanadzor (HCAV) demands Armenia stop illegal operations by Russian security forces on its territory, citing surveillance of asylum seekers.
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Mental Health Care in Armenia: Challenges and Human Rights Concerns
An in-depth analysis of the mental health care system in Armenia, covering legal frameworks, service accessibility, human rights, and reform recommendations.
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Yerevan Cybercrime Bust: Transnational Ring Targeting Europe & Kazakhstan
International Police Operation Dismantles Cybercrime Group in Yerevan A joint operation conducted by law enforcement agencies from Kazakhstan and Armenia has successfully dismantled a significant transnational cybercrime group operating within Yerevan. This coordinated international effort resulted in the shutdown of…