Officer detained for hitting NKR Defense army soldierDecember 17, 2011 - 15:51 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Warrant officer of one of NKR defense army units Armen Tovmasyan has been detained for beating up conscript Narek Avetisyan, 18. On Decmber 14, 07:20 local time, officer Armen Tovmasyan hit soldier Narek Avetisyan first by hand, then a metal chain for refusing to obey him. As a result of the injury, soldier’s eye was removed. The case was instigated in compliance with article 375 of the RA Criminal Code. Investigation is under way. 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 | Russian Ambassador to Armenia summoned to Moscow for consultations Russian Ambassador to Armenia Sergei Kopyrkin has been summoned to Moscow for consultations. Armenian border troops stationed in Tavush Starting from May 24, the Armenian border troops officially take over the protection of sections of the border in the Tavush region. Welcome to CaseKey 2024. Byblos Bank Armenia firmly stands by future innovators Strategic business cases, invaluable experience, innovative approaches and more than 25 events are in store for the participants of CaseKey 2024. Macron honors Charles Aznavour on 100th anniversary French President Emmanuel Macron has paid tribute to the memory of French-Armenian crooner Charles Aznavour. |