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A 33-year-old man from Jermuk has been taken into custody on suspicion of committing a string of burglaries in the capital. The arrest was made on Monday evening in the Arinji district following an operational police action. According to authorities, the suspect

A significant law enforcement operation in Yerevan has led to the seizure of a large cache of illegal weapons and narcotics. The operation, which culminated on November 5, 2025, involved coordinated efforts between investigative bodies and police forces. Authorities conducted searches at

Authorities made two attempts to detain Reverend Paren Arakelyan on the morning of October 26 as he traveled to conduct religious services at Saghmosavank Monastery. The initial effort occurred in Ashtarak city near the diocesan office building, where officers reportedly withdrew after

Three municipal employees in Gyumri have been taken into custody, according to recent reports. Among those detained is a relative of a member of parliament from the ruling party. The individuals arrested include Anahit Gasparyan, Bela Avagyan—who serves as acting chief specialist

A Yerevan court has sentenced Davit Hambardzumyan, the head of Masis community and a former prime ministerial candidate, to six years and three months in imprisonment. The court also revoked his bail and ordered him placed in pre-trial detention. The conviction stems

The European Union’s newly adopted 19th sanctions package against Russia delivers multiple strategic messages to key international players, according to statements from European diplomatic leadership. The measures are positioned as demonstrating continued backing for Ukraine while maintaining pressure on Moscow and showcasing

A 61-year-old man, previously declared a fugitive by Russian authorities, was located and detained at his residence on Shahumyan Street in Gyumri. The arrest was carried out on October 16 by officers from the Shirak Marz criminal police unit. The individual had

The arrest of attorney Alexander Kochubaev has been condemned as an act of unlawful retaliation, constituting a clear misuse of criminal prosecution for punitive purposes. According to legal analysis, the detention represents a disproportionate response to an action that does not meet

A Yerevan court has rejected a motion to detain a senior accountant from the Aragatsotn Diocese, instead imposing house arrest as the preventive measure. The decision comes after law enforcement officials conducted multiple searches across church properties in the region yesterday. During

WARSAW — The issue of Armenian citizens held in Azerbaijani detention has been raised primarily by non-governmental organizations at a major European human rights conference, with the official state delegation failing to adequately present the case, according to legal experts present at