Second hearing on Vahagn Chakhalyan's case postponed for June 15June 2, 2009 - 16:34 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The second hearing on Vahagn Chakhalyan's case was held in Tbilisi court on May 29. The court had to consider Georgian Justice Ministry's refusal to register Patrick Arapian as Chakhalyan's defender, Yerkir Union told PanARMENIAN.Net However, the Justice Ministry submitted some documents and then the judge postponed the session. On April 6, the Akhaltsikhe district court has found United Javakhk Democratic Alliance leader Vahagn Chakhalyan guilty and sentenced him to 10 years in prison and 18,000 lari ($10,650) fine. After a wave of protests in mid April, Georgian Ambassador to France Mamuka Kudava pledged to urge Georgian authorities to register Arapian as Chakhalyan's defender. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". Partner news | Aliyev: No peace treaty unless Armenia changes constitution Azerbaijan will not sign a peace treaty with Armenia unless the latter changes its constitution, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said. Seven injured in massive gas station explosion in Armenia The Investigative Committee of Armenia has unveiled details about a massive explosion at a gas station on the Yerevan-Sevan highway. Pashinyan’s spokesperson denies intention to visit Baku for COP29 Pashinyan’s agenda doesn’t include a trip to Baku for the COP29 conference, his press secretary Nazeli Baghdasaryan has said. Lithuania sending €100,000 to help Armenia fight floods consequences Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took to social media to thank his Lithuanian counterpart for the contribution. |