13:00 News in One Line: Major Tax Fraud, Protest Action in Khanjyan Community

Recent news summarized:

• The State Revenue Committee has uncovered a case involving the circulation of fake tax invoices totaling 3.4 billion drams. The criminal mechanism has resulted in a 557 million dram loss to the state, and an investigation is underway.
• Residents of Khanjyan village have blocked the road protesting the difficulties in selling agricultural products. They demand a prompt resolution to the issue.
• The National Assembly has discussed the issue of suspending Armenia’s membership in the CSTO. Representatives of the government indicated that a certain point of irreversibility in relations with the organization has already been crossed.
• Azerbaijan has commented on the plans for establishing a data center in Armenia and possible investments from the U.S. in the energy sector. The prospects for the development of nuclear energy were also addressed.
• The Civil Contract faction has nominated Sisak Gabrielyan for the position of chairman of the permanent commission. The matter is included in the agenda of parliamentary discussions.
• Discussions have taken place in the National Assembly regarding the procedure for conducting sessions and the collection of community budgets. It was noted that local budgets have tripled in recent years.