The trial of former Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili in a Tbilisi court is accompanied by clashes between opposition activists and police outside the building, according to a DW correspondent reporting from the scene. The trial is being held in the wake of Saakashvili’s alleged abuse of power when law enforcement officials were ordered to crack …

The Omicron coronavirus variant is likely to spread internationally, posing a “very high” global risk of infection surges that could have “severe consequences” some areas, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Monday. The U.N. agency urged its 194 member states to accelerate vaccination of high-priority groups and, in anticipation of increased case numbers, to …

A Yerevan court ruled today to extend Former Defense Minister Davit Tonoyan’s detention for two more months. Initially, Tonoyan was detained for two months on September 30 and since was held at a Yerevan jail. Tonoyan, who served as defense minister from 2018 to 2020, is accused of embezzling about $4.7 million as well as …

For the first time ever, Australia’s House of Representatives will debate on November 29,a Motion calling on the Australian Government to recognize the Armenian, Assyrian, and Greek Genocides, reports the Armenian National Committee of Australia (ANC-AU). The Motion by Trent Zimmerman (MP for North Sydney) proposes that the Australian government uphold its commitment to the …

As of November 29 (11:00 a.m.) New cases – 189 Tests performed on the previous day – 4,172 Deaths registered on the previous day- 21 —————————————————- Total number of tests performed in the country – 2,360,218 Confirmed cases – 338,120 Recovered – 316,198 Deaths – 7,535 Patients currently receiving treatment – 12,947  

Spartak Ghukasyan, who is accused of threatening to use violence against a police officer, has been found and taken to a police station, and will be detained, Prosecutor General’s Adviser Gor Abrahamyan said on his Facebook page. Ghukasyan, a son of former mayor of Gyumri Vardan Ghukasyan, was wanted since September 17.

As of November 27(11:00 a.m.) New cases – 517 Tests performed on the previous day – 6,631 Deaths registered on the previous day- 26 —————————————————- Total number of tests performed in the country – 2,348,877 Confirmed cases – 337,552 Recovered – 314,020 Deaths – 7,485 Patients currently receiving treatment – 17,088

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) may impose interim measures on Azerbaijan on the complaint filed by Armenia seeking protection of the rights of Armenian servicemen captured on November 16, TASS reported. The Republic of Armenia applied to the European Court of Human Rights in connection with the November 16, 2021 offensive against the …

The search for the bodies of the civilians killed during the 44-day war in Artsakh, who are still missing, was carried out by a rescue squad in the Varanda (Fizuli) region today, the State Emergency Situations Service of Artsakh said in a statement. One body was found and evacuated. Its identity will be established by …

Armenian Prosecutor General Artur Davtyan paid a visit to the Republic of Artsakh, his office said. Davtyan, accompanied by Artsakh Prosecutor General Gurgen Nersisyan met with President of the Artsakh Republic Arayik Harutyunyan to discuss issues of interest, including the peculiarities of the post-war situation. He also held working discussions with Artsakh Defense Minister Maj. …