  Prisoner serving his sentence for October 27, 1999 case diesMay 17, 2010 - 11:35 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Hamlet Stepanyan, who was sentenced for 14 years in prison for the terrorist attack in the Armenian parliament on October 27, 1999, died in Nubarashen jail on May 15, 2010. No sign of violent death was found during the preliminary examination of the body. Hamlet Stepanyan was sentenced in compliance with the following articles of the Armenian Criminal Code: 300.1 (usurping state power), 305 (assassination of a state, political or public figure), 217 (terrorism) and 133 (illegal deprivation of freedom.)   Top stories 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. From September 21 to November 11, a total of 2,820 Russians registered at a place of residence in Armenia, the police has said. The situation on the contact line between Karabakh and Azerbaijan was relatively stable overnight, the Defense Army says. Defense Minister Suren Papikyan has visited the southern Armenian province of Syunik, the Defense Ministry reported on March 18.   Partner news |  Latest news European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan  The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE.Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide.Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. |
