Tuesday, 21 July 2026

Armenia * Armenian authorities have launched an investigation into former President Serzh Sargsyan on charges of abuse of power for the sale of Gyumri’s Black Fortress. Sargsyan was accused of exceeding his authority, resulting in grave consequences through negligence. He had sold the fortress during his tenure as defence minister in the early 2000s. * The authorities have also accused a casino owned by opposition leader Gagik Tsarukyan of concealing around ֏300 million ($820,000) in turnover