In this video grab, Archbishop Mikael Ajapahyan, who serves as the Primate of the Shirak Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church, accused of taking part in an alleged plot to overthrow the government, attend a hearing at the First Instance Court of General Jurisdiction in Yerevan, Armenia. On September 24, Ajapahyan was found guilty of making public calls for the seizure of power in the republic. The court also ruled that his pre-trial detention will remain unchanged with its current restrictions.24.09.2025#9012419
In this video grab, Archbishop Mikael Ajapahyan, who serves as the Primate of the Shirak Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church, accused of taking part in an alleged plot to overthrow the government, attend a hearing at the First Instance Court of General Jurisdiction in Yerevan, Armenia. On September 24, Ajapahyan was found guilty of making public calls for the seizure of power in the republic. The court also ruled that his pre-trial detention will remain unchanged with its current restrictions.24.09.2025#9012422
In this video grab, Archbishop Mikael Ajapahyan, who serves as the Primate of the Shirak Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church, accused of taking part in an alleged plot to overthrow the government, attend a hearing at the First Instance Court of General Jurisdiction in Yerevan, Armenia. On September 24, Ajapahyan was found guilty of making public calls for the seizure of power in the republic. The court also ruled that his pre-trial detention will remain unchanged with its current restrictions.24.09.2025#9012424
Samvel Karapetyan's nephew, chairman of the board of the Electric Networks of Armenia (ENA) Narek Karapetyan speaks during a news conference of the Coordination Council of the In Our Way People's Movement, founded by Russian-Armenian businessman and owner of the Tashir Group Samvel Karapetyan, as part of the movement's presentation in Yerevan, Armenia.29.08.2025#8991188
Samvel Karapetyan's nephew, chairman of the board of the Electric Networks of Armenia (ENA) Narek Karapetyan speaks during a news conference of the Coordination Council of the In Our Way People's Movement, founded by Russian-Armenian businessman and owner of the Tashir Group Samvel Karapetyan, as part of the movement's presentation in Yerevan, Armenia.29.08.2025#8991187
Aleksan Aleksanyan speaks during a news conference of the Coordination Council of the In Our Way People's Movement, founded by Russian-Armenian businessman and owner of the Tashir Group Samvel Karapetyan, as part of the movement's presentation in Yerevan, Armenia.29.08.2025#8991177
Aleksan Aleksanyan speaks during a news conference of the Coordination Council of the In Our Way People's Movement, founded by Russian-Armenian businessman and owner of the Tashir Group Samvel Karapetyan, as part of the movement's presentation in Yerevan, Armenia.29.08.2025#8991180
Agera Ovsepyan speaks during a news conference of the Coordination Council of the In Our Way People's Movement, founded by Russian-Armenian businessman and owner of the Tashir Group Samvel Karapetyan, as part of the movement's presentation in Yerevan, Armenia.29.08.2025#8991178
Gohar Gumashyan speaks during a news conference of the Coordination Council of the In Our Way People's Movement, founded by Russian-Armenian businessman and owner of the Tashir Group Samvel Karapetyan, as part of the movement's presentation in Yerevan, Armenia.29.08.2025#8991176
Gohar Gumashyan speaks during a news conference of the Coordination Council of the In Our Way People's Movement, founded by Russian-Armenian businessman and owner of the Tashir Group Samvel Karapetyan, as part of the movement's presentation in Yerevan, Armenia.29.08.2025#8991179
Agera Ovsepyan speaks during a news conference of the Coordination Council of the In Our Way People's Movement, founded by Russian-Armenian businessman and owner of the Tashir Group Samvel Karapetyan, as part of the movement's presentation in Yerevan, Armenia.29.08.2025#8991175
Agera Ovsepyan speaks during a news conference of the Coordination Council of the In Our Way People's Movement, founded by Russian-Armenian businessman and owner of the Tashir Group Samvel Karapetyan, as part of the movement's presentation in Yerevan, Armenia.29.08.2025#8991174
Archbishop Mikael Ajapahyan, head of the Shirak Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church, accused of calling for the seizure of power and the violent overthrow of the constitutional order, is seen during a hearing at a criminal court of general jurisdiction in Yerevan, Armania.18.08.2025#8983436
Archbishop Mikael Ajapahyan, head of the Shirak Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church, accused of calling for the seizure of power and the violent overthrow of the constitutional order, is seen during a hearing at a criminal court of general jurisdiction in Yerevan, Armania.18.08.2025#8983437
Archbishop Mikael Ajapahyan, head of the Shirak Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church, accused of calling for the seizure of power and the violent overthrow of the constitutional order, is seen during a hearing at a criminal court of general jurisdiction in Yerevan, Armania.18.08.2025#8983435
Archbishop Mikael Ajapahyan, head of the Shirak Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church, accused of calling for the seizure of power and the violent overthrow of the constitutional order, is seen during a hearing at a criminal court of general jurisdiction in Yerevan, Armania.18.08.2025#8983441
Lawyer Aram Vardevanyan takes part in a rally to support Russian-Armenian businessman Samvel Karapetyan, who has been arrested on June 18 for two months on charges of making public calls to seize power in Armenia, outside the courthouse in Yerevan, Armenia. The Armenian Criminal Court of Appeal ruled on to keep Karapetyan in pretrial detention for two months. Karapetyan has been supportive of the Armenian Apostolic Church amid tensions between the Church and the Armenian government.14.08.2025#8981218
People gather outside the courthouse to support Russian-Armenian businessman Samvel Karapetyan, who has been arrested on June 18 for two months on charges of making public calls to seize power in Armenia, in Yerevan, Armenia. The Armenian Criminal Court of Appeal ruled on to keep Karapetyan in pretrial detention for two months. Karapetyan has been supportive of the Armenian Apostolic Church amid tensions between the Church and the Armenian government.14.08.2025#8981240
Member of the National Assembly of Armenia Armen Ashotyan takes part in a rally to support Russian-Armenian businessman Samvel Karapetyan, who has been arrested on June 18 for two months on charges of making public calls to seize power in Armenia, outside the courthouse in Yerevan, Armenia. The Armenian Criminal Court of Appeal ruled on to keep Karapetyan in pretrial detention for two months. Karapetyan has been supportive of the Armenian Apostolic Church amid tensions between the Church and the Armenian government.14.08.2025#8981238
People gather outside the courthouse to support Russian-Armenian businessman Samvel Karapetyan, who has been arrested on June 18 for two months on charges of making public calls to seize power in Armenia, in Yerevan, Armenia. The Armenian Criminal Court of Appeal ruled on to keep Karapetyan in pretrial detention for two months. Karapetyan has been supportive of the Armenian Apostolic Church amid tensions between the Church and the Armenian government.14.08.2025#8981226
Former Deputy Chairman of the National Assembly of Armenia Eduard Sharmazanov takes part in a rally to support Russian-Armenian businessman Samvel Karapetyan, who has been arrested on June 18 for two months on charges of making public calls to seize power in Armenia, outside the courthouse in Yerevan, Armenia. The Armenian Criminal Court of Appeal ruled on to keep Karapetyan in pretrial detention for two months. Karapetyan has been supportive of the Armenian Apostolic Church amid tensions between the Church and the Armenian government.14.08.2025#8981222
The nephew of the Russian-Armenian businessman Samvel Karapetyan, who has been arrested on June 18 for two months on charges of making public calls to seize power in Armenia, takes part in a rally to support him outside the courthouse in Yerevan, Armenia. The Armenian Criminal Court of Appeal ruled on to keep Karapetyan in pretrial detention for two months. Karapetyan has been supportive of the Armenian Apostolic Church amid tensions between the Church and the Armenian government.14.08.2025#8981213
People gather outside the courthouse to support Russian-Armenian businessman Samvel Karapetyan, who has been arrested on June 18 for two months on charges of making public calls to seize power in Armenia, in Yerevan, Armenia. The Armenian Criminal Court of Appeal ruled on to keep Karapetyan in pretrial detention for two months. Karapetyan has been supportive of the Armenian Apostolic Church amid tensions between the Church and the Armenian government.14.08.2025#8981211
Police officers stand guard as people gather outside the courthouse to support Russian-Armenian businessman Samvel Karapetyan, who has been arrested on June 18 for two months on charges of making public calls to seize power in Armenia, in Yerevan, Armenia. The Armenian Criminal Court of Appeal ruled on to keep Karapetyan in pretrial detention for two months. Karapetyan has been supportive of the Armenian Apostolic Church amid tensions between the Church and the Armenian government.14.08.2025#8981208
People gather outside the courthouse to support Russian-Armenian businessman Samvel Karapetyan, who has been arrested on June 18 for two months on charges of making public calls to seize power in Armenia, in Yerevan, Armenia. The Armenian Criminal Court of Appeal ruled on to keep Karapetyan in pretrial detention for two months. Karapetyan has been supportive of the Armenian Apostolic Church amid tensions between the Church and the Armenian government.14.08.2025#8981205
American singer Jennifer Lopez performs during her concert "Up All Night Live in 2025" at Republican Stadium in Yerevan, Armenia.03.08.2025#8976027
American singer Jennifer Lopez performs during her concert "Up All Night Live in 2025" at Republican Stadium in Yerevan, Armenia.03.08.2025#8976038
American singer Jennifer Lopez performs during her concert "Up All Night Live in 2025" at Republican Stadium in Yerevan, Armenia.03.08.2025#8976037
American singer Jennifer Lopez performs during her concert "Up All Night Live in 2025" at Republican Stadium in Yerevan, Armenia.03.08.2025#8976029
American singer Jennifer Lopez performs during her concert "Up All Night Live in 2025" at Republican Stadium in Yerevan, Armenia.03.08.2025#8976030
American singer Jennifer Lopez performs during her concert "Up All Night Live in 2025" at Republican Stadium in Yerevan, Armenia.03.08.2025#8976028
American singer Jennifer Lopez performs during her concert "Up All Night Live in 2025" at Republican Stadium in Yerevan, Armenia.03.08.2025#8976026
American singer Jennifer Lopez performs during her concert "Up All Night Live in 2025" at Republican Stadium in Yerevan, Armenia.03.08.2025#8976025
American singer Jennifer Lopez performs during her concert "Up All Night Live in 2025" at Republican Stadium in Yerevan, Armenia.03.08.2025#8976031
American singer Jennifer Lopez performs during her concert "Up All Night Live in 2025" at Republican Stadium in Yerevan, Armenia.03.08.2025#8976033
American singer Jennifer Lopez performs during her concert "Up All Night Live in 2025" at Republican Stadium in Yerevan, Armenia.03.08.2025#8976032
American singer Jennifer Lopez performs during her concert "Up All Night Live in 2025" at Republican Stadium in Yerevan, Armenia.03.08.2025#8976034
American singer Jennifer Lopez performs during her concert "Up All Night Live in 2025" at Republican Stadium in Yerevan, Armenia.03.08.2025#8976036
American singer Jennifer Lopez performs during her concert "Up All Night Live in 2025" at Republican Stadium in Yerevan, Armenia.03.08.2025#8976035
American singer Jennifer Lopez performs during her concert "Up All Night Live in 2025" at Republican Stadium in Yerevan, Armenia.03.08.2025#8976039
American singer Jennifer Lopez performs during her concert "Up All Night Live in 2025" at Republican Stadium in Yerevan, Armenia.03.08.2025#8976041
American singer Jennifer Lopez performs during her concert "Up All Night Live in 2025" at Republican Stadium in Yerevan, Armenia.03.08.2025#8976040
American singer Jennifer Lopez performs during her concert "Up All Night Live in 2025" at Republican Stadium in Yerevan, Armenia.03.08.2025#8976024
People take part in a rally to support Russian-Armenian businessman Samvel Karapetyan, who has been arrested on June 18 for two months on charges of making public calls to seize power in Armenia, in central Yerevan, Armenia. The Armenian Criminal Court of Appeal ruled on to keep Karapetyan in pretrial detention for two months. Karapetyan has been supportive of the Armenian Apostolic Church amid tensions between the Church and the Armenian government.04.07.2025#8957835
The daughter of the Russian-Armenian businessman Samvel Karapetyan, who has been arrested on June 18 for two months on charges of making public calls to seize power in Armenia, takes part in a rally to support him in central Yerevan, Armenia. The Armenian Criminal Court of Appeal ruled on to keep Karapetyan in pretrial detention for two months. Karapetyan has been supportive of the Armenian Apostolic Church amid tensions between the Church and the Armenian government.04.07.2025#8957832
The daughter, son, brother of the Russian-Armenian businessman Samvel Karapetyan, who has been arrested on June 18 for two months on charges of making public calls to seize power in Armenia, and Archbishop Ezras Nersisyan take part in a rally to support him in central Yerevan, Armenia. The Armenian Criminal Court of Appeal ruled on to keep Karapetyan in pretrial detention for two months. Karapetyan has been supportive of the Armenian Apostolic Church amid tensions between the Church and the Armenian government.04.07.2025#8957838
The daughter, son, brother of the Russian-Armenian businessman Samvel Karapetyan, who has been arrested on June 18 for two months on charges of making public calls to seize power in Armenia, and Archbishop Ezras Nersisyan take part in a rally to support him in central Yerevan, Armenia. The Armenian Criminal Court of Appeal ruled on to keep Karapetyan in pretrial detention for two months. Karapetyan has been supportive of the Armenian Apostolic Church amid tensions between the Church and the Armenian government.04.07.2025#8957830
The daughter, son, wife of the Russian-Armenian businessman Samvel Karapetyan, who has been arrested on June 18 for two months on charges of making public calls to seize power in Armenia, and Archbishop Ezras Nersisyan take part in a rally to support him in central Yerevan, Armenia. The Armenian Criminal Court of Appeal ruled on to keep Karapetyan in pretrial detention for two months. Karapetyan has been supportive of the Armenian Apostolic Church amid tensions between the Church and the Armenian government.04.07.2025#8957834
Archbishop Ezras Nersisyan and the brother of the Russian-Armenian businessman Samvel Karapetyan, who has been arrested on June 18 for two months on charges of making public calls to seize power in Armenia, take part in a rally to support him in central Yerevan, Armenia. The Armenian Criminal Court of Appeal ruled on to keep Karapetyan in pretrial detention for two months. Karapetyan has been supportive of the Armenian Apostolic Church amid tensions between the Church and the Armenian government.04.07.2025#8957840
Member of the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia Anna Grigoryan speaks during a rally to support Russian-Armenian businessman Samvel Karapetyan, who has been arrested on June 18 for two months on charges of making public calls to seize power in Armenia, in central Yerevan, Armenia. The Armenian Criminal Court of Appeal ruled on to keep Karapetyan in pretrial detention for two months. Karapetyan has been supportive of the Armenian Apostolic Church amid tensions between the Church and the Armenian government.04.07.2025#8957812
The nephew of the Russian-Armenian businessman Samvel Karapetyan, who has been arrested on June 18 for two months on charges of making public calls to seize power in Armenia, takes part in a rally to support him in central Yerevan, Armenia. The Armenian Criminal Court of Appeal ruled on to keep Karapetyan in pretrial detention for two months. Karapetyan has been supportive of the Armenian Apostolic Church amid tensions between the Church and the Armenian government.04.07.2025#8957769
The nephew of the Russian-Armenian businessman Samvel Karapetyan, who has been arrested on June 18 for two months on charges of making public calls to seize power in Armenia, takes part in a rally to support him in central Yerevan, Armenia. The Armenian Criminal Court of Appeal ruled on to keep Karapetyan in pretrial detention for two months. Karapetyan has been supportive of the Armenian Apostolic Church amid tensions between the Church and the Armenian government.04.07.2025#8957773
The wife of the Russian-Armenian businessman Samvel Karapetyan, who has been arrested on June 18 for two months on charges of making public calls to seize power in Armenia, takes part in a rally to support him in central Yerevan, Armenia. The Armenian Criminal Court of Appeal ruled on to keep Karapetyan in pretrial detention for two months. Karapetyan has been supportive of the Armenian Apostolic Church amid tensions between the Church and the Armenian government.04.07.2025#8957748
Archbishop Ezras Nersisyan and the brother of the Russian-Armenian businessman Samvel Karapetyan, who has been arrested on June 18 for two months on charges of making public calls to seize power in Armenia, take part in a rally to support him in central Yerevan, Armenia. The Armenian Criminal Court of Appeal ruled on to keep Karapetyan in pretrial detention for two months. Karapetyan has been supportive of the Armenian Apostolic Church amid tensions between the Church and the Armenian government.04.07.2025#8957844
Member of the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia Levon Kocharyan takes part in a rally to support Russian-Armenian businessman Samvel Karapetyan, who has been arrested on June 18 for two months on charges of making public calls to seize power in Armenia, in central Yerevan, Armenia. The Armenian Criminal Court of Appeal ruled on to keep Karapetyan in pretrial detention for two months. Karapetyan has been supportive of the Armenian Apostolic Church amid tensions between the Church and the Armenian government.04.07.2025#8957849
Lawyer Aram Vardevanyan speaks during a rally to support Russian-Armenian businessman Samvel Karapetyan, who has been arrested on June 18 for two months on charges of making public calls to seize power in Armenia, in central Yerevan, Armenia. The Armenian Criminal Court of Appeal ruled on to keep Karapetyan in pretrial detention for two months. Karapetyan has been supportive of the Armenian Apostolic Church amid tensions between the Church and the Armenian government.04.07.2025#8957853
Archbishop Ezras Nersisyan takes part in a rally to support Russian-Armenian businessman Samvel Karapetyan, who has been arrested on June 18 for two months on charges of making public calls to seize power in Armenia, in central Yerevan, Armenia. The Armenian Criminal Court of Appeal ruled on to keep Karapetyan in pretrial detention for two months. Karapetyan has been supportive of the Armenian Apostolic Church amid tensions between the Church and the Armenian government.04.07.2025#8957779
The nephew of the Russian-Armenian businessman Samvel Karapetyan, who has been arrested on June 18 for two months on charges of making public calls to seize power in Armenia, takes part in a rally to support him in central Yerevan, Armenia. The Armenian Criminal Court of Appeal ruled on to keep Karapetyan in pretrial detention for two months. Karapetyan has been supportive of the Armenian Apostolic Church amid tensions between the Church and the Armenian government.04.07.2025#8957768
The nephew of the Russian-Armenian businessman Samvel Karapetyan, who has been arrested on June 18 for two months on charges of making public calls to seize power in Armenia, takes part in a rally to support him in central Yerevan, Armenia. The Armenian Criminal Court of Appeal ruled on to keep Karapetyan in pretrial detention for two months. Karapetyan has been supportive of the Armenian Apostolic Church amid tensions between the Church and the Armenian government.04.07.2025#8957770
The wife of the Russian-Armenian businessman Samvel Karapetyan, who has been arrested on June 18 for two months on charges of making public calls to seize power in Armenia, takes part in a rally to support him in central Yerevan, Armenia. The Armenian Criminal Court of Appeal ruled on to keep Karapetyan in pretrial detention for two months. Karapetyan has been supportive of the Armenian Apostolic Church amid tensions between the Church and the Armenian government.04.07.2025#8957855