Killed Armenian businesswoman identified as Russian mobster’s widowMarch 1, 2012 - 18:01 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Business lady Irina Ziroyan murdered on Thursday, March 1 in Moscow, was the widow of one of the leaders of the so-called "Orekhov" criminal gang, Gevorg Ziroyan. “She inherited from her husband rather remarkable fortune, including shares in various companies,” source told Interfax. “A raid was made on one of her shops last year, during which Ziroyan’s son was shot. The crime was disclosed, with the assassin sentenced to 18 years in prison,” the source said. “The evidence points out to contract murder. Killers targeted the victim’s head and fled by a car, the brand of which is being identified,” the source said. Top stories Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. Partner news | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |