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Discussion on the “Waste Management Policy in Armenia” Program

Hovhannes Martirosyan, Head of the Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body, received Harutyun Alpetian, Program Manager of the “Waste Management Policy in Armenia” program at the Acopian Center for Environment of the American University of Armenia. The meeting was attended by Vrej Galoyan, Deputy Head of the Inspection Body, sectoral officials, and representatives of the Acopian Center for Environment of AUA. During the discussion, the program manager presented the le

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Circumstances of Water Source Contamination in Vayots Dzor Region Established; Measures of Responsibility Applied — EPMIB

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Peregrine Falcon Listed in the Red Book of Armenia Transferred to the Rehabilitation Center of the Foundation for the Preservation of Endemic and Endangered Species; The Lynx Released Back Into the Wild — EPMIB

On November 15, the Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body received a report regarding an injured bird of prey found in the Haghtanak district of Yerevan, and on November 16—another report regarding a lynx discovered in the village of Mets Masrik, Gegharkunik region. Within the framework of the initiated administrative proceedings, it was determined that the injured bird is a Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus), a species registered in the Red Book of Armenia. The bird was

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Illegal Drilling of a Deep Well Stopped — 2 Million AMD Fine Imposed

During supervisory activities carried out by the employees of the Environmental Protection and Subsoil Inspection Body, a case of illegal deep-well drilling was detected. “PION” LLC, operating in the village of Alapars in the Kotayk region, was drilling a deep well on its premises for irrigating its greenhouse facilities without the required water-use permit. Inspectors stopped the illegal drilling and sealed the drilling equipment. The company’s director has been held admi

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Emaciated Lynx Cub Found in Bagravan Transferred to Yerevan Zoo – EPMIB

On November 9, 2025, the Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body (EPMIB) received information from the Foundation for the Protection of Endemic and Endangered Species regarding the discovery of a lynx cub in the administrative area of Bagravan village, Shirak Province. During the administrative proceedings initiated by the Inspection Body, it was established that the wild animal had been found by residents of Bagravan village and was in a severely emaciated condition. On the same

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Clarification

Today, based on an online video reporting possible contamination of drinking water as a result of construction works in the Amulsar mine area, the Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body has initiated administrative proceedings. Additional information will be provided upon completion of the actions carried out within the framework of proceedings.

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Ahead of COP 17, Control Over Keeping Wild Animals in Captivity Tightened

        The Public Television of Armenia’s “News” program has covered the topic.

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New Standards Defined for the Protection of Atmospheric Air

        The Government of the Republic of Armenia has defined new standards for the protection of atmospheric air. The Public Television of Armenia’s “News” program has covered the topic in its recent broadcast.

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Bear Cub Trapped in a Snare Rescued and Transferred to a Rehabilitation Center. EPMIB

On October 30, 2025, the Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body received a report from the Eco-Patrol Service of the Ministry of Environment regarding a bear cub trapped in a fence near the village of Hermon, Vayots Dzor region. The Inspection Body’s staff visited the scene, where they found a bear cub—approximately two years old—caught in a metal homemade wire snare. During the inspection of the area, three additional metal snares were discovered and confiscate

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Education as the Most Effective Means of Environmental Protection

A copy of the Red Book of the Republic of Armenia was presented to the school of Kirants. Head of the Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body, Mr. Hovhannes Martirosyan, visited the border village school of Kirants in the Tavush region and met with the teaching staff and middle-grade students. During the meeting, Mr. Martirosyan spoke about the importance of environmental protection, emphasizing Armenia’s rich biodiversity and the necessity of its preservation. The student

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