Petition for arresting accused in March 1 case, Vahagn Harutyunyan was rejectedJune 3, 2019 - 21:24 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Yerevan City Court of General Jurisdiction has refused the petition of the investigator for arresting the former head of the March 1 case, Vahagn Harutyunyan, as a precautionary measure, Harutunyan’s lawyer, Mihran Poghosyan announced. Vahagn Harutyunyan was charged under Article 38-349, Part 3, Point 1 of the RA Criminal Code (Assisting the investigator in falsifying the evidence on the criminal case). Later on, the accusation was supplemented by several articles of the Criminal Code, including the characteristics of Article 308 (Part 2) (Abuse of official authority, which negligently caused grave consequences) and Article 309, Part 2 (Transcript of Authorized Powers coupled with violence, weapons, or special means). Top stories The number of state universities will be reduced from 23 to 8 by 2030, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan has said. From September 21 to November 11, a total of 2,820 Russians registered at a place of residence in Armenia, the police has said. The situation on the contact line between Karabakh and Azerbaijan was relatively stable overnight, the Defense Army says. Defense Minister Suren Papikyan has visited the southern Armenian province of Syunik, the Defense Ministry reported on March 18. Partner news | European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24 PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE. Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. |