Raffi Hovannissian further stressed the need for political and public consolidation ahead of 2013 presidential race.

“Defending the perpetrators of March 1, 2008 events is out of the question,” Armenian National Congress member Nikol Pashinyan said.

Artsakh Defense Ministry offers condolences to Garik Ghazaryan’s family and friends. Investigation is under way.

Prosecutors said they believe the movie incites religious hatred, thus "propagating religious intolerance in Russia."

Swiss MPs were briefed on the state-private sector cooperation program targeting development of Tatev tourist zone.