RA Police: Missing US citizen found deadMay 18, 2009 - 17:27 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - US citizen Nazareth Berberyan, who was declared missing about a month ago, was found dead on May 15, in a roadside ditch on Yerevan-Sevan highway (25.5 km.). Traces of violence were found on his body. Yerevan Investigative Department has launched an inquest. No details are reported as to crime details or alleged criminals' names.On May 15, 8:00 p.m., US citizen, entrepreneur Nazareth Berberyan left his apartment in Amiryan str. and never came back. Yerevan Police did not report to media any details on Berberyan's mysterious disappearance. Neither did they give any information as to whether a criminal case was filed in that connection. It is only known that investigation is conducted based on Section 1, Article 104 of RA Criminal Code (murder). Nazareth Berberyan's car (dark green Toyota Land Cruiser) was found near Zvarthnots airport's waiting hall. Berberyan's family lives in the south of California State. He had an apartment in the centre of Yerevan. Recently, Berberyan started the construction of "Linare Company" hotel. Nazareth Berbeyan was also the owner of the carpet making factory of Ararat province, Armenia. As confirmed by the family and friends of the deceased, he didn't have enemies. Nazareth Berberyan had his private business in Armenia since 1999. Top stories David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has met with Stephan Schütz, Executive Partner at Gerkan, Marg and Partners. 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. Partner news | Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations. Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22 Armenia Security Council chief traveling to Qatar Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will travel on a working visit to Qatar. Pillars installed in Armenian border village of Kirants In the Armenian village of Kirants, three border markers have been installed, and border guards stand next to them. |