Fair trial issues discussed in YerevanNovember 9, 2010 - 10:39 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A 2-day seminar on fair trial issues and independence of judges, which kicked off in Yerevan on November 9, brought together specialists and representatives of Armenian civil society. “Such events offer a good opportunity for Armenian NGOs to get familiarized with the international experience. When specialists possess the essential knowledge and have certain experience, they can find more efficient mechanisms to resolve legal issues,” Armenian Ombudsman Armen Harutyunyan said. He also voiced hope that the amendments to be introduced to the RA legislation will allow conduction of reforms in the juridical system. Top stories As a result of floods in Armenia’s northern Lori and Tavush provinces, 17 bridges, including five large ones, have collapsed. 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. Partner news | Greece says ready to help as Armenia fights flooding consequences Greece is ready to assist Armenia in combatting the consequences of deadly floods in the country’s north. Lemkin Institute petition seeks release of Armenians in Azerbaijan The Lemkin Institute is deeply concerned about the continued illegal detention of political prisoners from Karabakh in Azerbaijan. Pashinyan: Armenia’s desired goal is “on the horizon” Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has said that Armenia is moving forward “without interruption”. Opposition leader, supporters spend night at Sardarapat memorial Police made nearly 300 arrests the day before as Galstanyan and his supporters continued to demonstrate in Yerevan. |