Former deputy prosecutor general accused of illegal storage of weapons and violence against public agentFebruary 27, 2008 - 14:38 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Former deputy prosecutor general Gagik Jahangiryan and his brother Vardan Jahangiryan were arrested, the RA Police's press office said. Gagik Jahangiryan is accused in compliance of article 235.1 of the RA Penal Code (illegal purchase, traffic and storage of weapons, explosive assemblies) and article 316.1 (application of force agaimnst a public agent). Vardan Jahangiryan is charged under article 316.2. 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 | Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28. Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia. Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports. Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. |