1:00 PM News in Brief: Pashinyan Sues Samvel Karapetyan, Prisoners Transfer from the Battlefield

News from the last hour summarized and comprehensive.

• Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has filed a lawsuit against Samvel Karapetyan. He demands the retraction of Karapetyan's statement that Pashinyan brought hallucinogenic mushrooms from China and unlawfully seized 6 million drams from him. The court has already accepted the case.
• The former mayor of Hrazdan stands before the court. He is accused of illegally alienating community lands to family members through sham auctions. The investigation also includes his relatives and municipal employees.
• Samvel Karapetyan has criticized the authorities, stating that current officials are greedy and govern the country through chaos. According to him, the government lacks the necessary skills to run the state.
• Nikol Pashinyan addressed the internal situation of the country. In the Armavir region, he mentioned that Armenia is no longer a 'suffering' country, but rather a developing and joyful state. The Prime Minister also warned about forces threatening peace.
• Arman Tatoyan emphasized the importance of accessible education. He urged young people, stressing that higher education should be available to all. The candidate promised to facilitate the educational journey of the youth.
• A case of violence against a minor has been reported in Lori. The investigative committee has uncovered facts of sexual violence committed against a child left home alone. The suspect has been arrested, and the case has been forwarded to the prosecutor's office.
• The number of prisoners in Russian jails has sharply decreased. The main reason is the sending of convicts to the war in Ukraine and the granting of amnesty. This is also linked to an increase in the application of conditional sentences.
• Lavrov warned Armenia about losing EAEU privileges. According to the Russian Foreign Minister, the European Union is drawing Yerevan into its orbit, which could lead to the loss of economic advantages.
• Law enforcement entered the office of the "Strong Armenia" party. As a result of operations conducted in Vanadzor, there are arrests. The actions were organized by the Anti-Corruption Committee.