Ter-Petrosyan's supporters were plotting RA Public TV seizureFebruary 26, 2008 - 20:58 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - As reported by the National Security Service, Levon Ter-Petrosyan's supporters were plotting to seize the Armenian Public Television.The investigation department of the National Security Service has initiated a criminal case in compliance of article 300 of the RA Penal Code (usurpation of state power). A certain Karen Ter-Stepanyan, who is reported to participate in the rallies on Liberty Square, was detained. Ter-Stepanyan testified that they were planning to organize a march toward the TV mast, penetrate into the territory and demand air for Levon Ter-Petrosyan. Several other people were also detained. Pistols, guns, grenades, bullet-proof vest were confiscated, the RA NSS press office reported. Top stories 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". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel. Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. |