  European Court considering Armenian Jehovah witness’s suitNovember 24, 2010 - 13:12 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The grand chamber of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) is considering the case of an Armenian citizen, a Jehovah witness. Vahan Bayadyan, a conscientious objector, was sentenced to 2.5 years in prison in January 2003 and was released on parole in July of the same year. Bayadyan issued a suit to the ECHR citing violation of the freedom of religion. In October 2009, the ECHR lower chamber ruled that the Armenian court decision was in line with the European Convention on Human Rights.   Top stories David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has met with Stephan Schütz, Executive Partner at Gerkan, Marg and Partners. 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.   Partner news |  Latest news Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC  Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations.Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22Armenia Security Council chief traveling to Qatar Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will travel on a working visit to Qatar.Pillars installed in Armenian border village of Kirants In the Armenian village of Kirants, three border markers have been installed, and border guards stand next to them. |
