  Criminal case against Syunik province governor dropped December 13, 2011 - 14:51 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Criminal case against Syunik province governor Suren Khachatryan on suspicion of beating up businesswoman Silva Hambardzumyan has been closed. The case was instigated on November 15, in compliance with article 118 of the RA Criminal Code, stipulating for a fine of 100 minimal salaries or up to 2 months of imprisonment. According to preliminary investigation, as a result of an argument Khachatryan slapped Hambardzumyan at Armenia Marriott Hotel cafe. However, Hambardzumyan refusal to undergo forensic exam citing absence of bodily injuries; Khachatryan, in turn, expressed regret over the incident. On December 12, 2011, a decision was taken to close the case, as it comprises no objective criminal acts under art 118 of Criminal Code, Special Investigation Service of Armenia reported.   Top stories Grigoryan added that the situation around the world and particularly in the region is very difficult. The Armenian Defense Ministry has denied Azerbaijan's accusations of violating the ceasefire. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took to social media to thank his Lithuanian counterpart for the contribution. President of the Armenian parliament Alen Simonyan met with the Speaker of the Azerbaijani Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova.   Partner news |  Latest news Viva sees growing demand for cloud services  In recent years, medical institutions are starting to make use of Viva’s cloud servicesTurkey replacing term "Central Asia" with "Turkestan" in textbooks The Turkish Ministry of Education is replacing the term "Central Asia" with "Turkestan" in textbooks.Armenian, German presidents meet in Berlin Armenian and German Presidents Vahagn Khachaturyan and Frank-Walter Steinmeier met in Berlin.Armenia assumes presidency of Mediterranean Network of Regulatory Authorities The Commission on Television and Radio of Armenia said it expects productive cooperation in various formats. |
