Environmental Protection and Mining
Inspection Body of the Republic of Armenia
Inspection Body of the Republic of Armenia
06, October 2025
Earlier, it was reported that the Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body had initiated administrative proceedings in connection with an event held at the Shaki Waterfall, a hydrogeological natural monument and specially protected natural area. As a result of joint operative measures carried out by the staff of the Syunik Regional Division of the Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body and the Sisian Division of the Ministry of Internal Affairs Police, it was revealed
06, October 2025
Today, based on a report received regarding a “Gender reveal party at Shaki Waterfall,” the Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body has initiated administrative proceedings. Relevant measures are being undertaken to identify and hold accountable the organizers of the event, which was conducted within the territory of the specially protected natural area — the Shaki Waterfall hydrogeological natural monument. Additional information will be provided in due course.
02, October 2025
Today, in Armavir region, Deputy Head of the Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body Mr. Levon Levonyan and sectoral officials met with business entities involved in the mining industry. The meeting aimed to raise awareness of the requirements of subsoil use legislation, promote cooperation among the public, governmental, and private sectors, and ensure a safe environment in parallel with economic development. Participants discussed key risks and violations identified in the sect
25, September 2025
Employees of The Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body recorded a case of illegal water use at a car wash operating on a leased section of the specially protected area within the “Sevan National Park” SNCO. The lessee, A.M., in violation of environmental legislation, carried out unauthorized water extraction from a deep well at his car wash without the required permit. By the decision of the Head of the Gegharkunik Regional Division of the Inspection Body, the opera
24, September 2025
The Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body had previously suspended the operations of the restaurant “Semo’s Mot,” owned by “Gevorgyan’s College” LLC and located in the village of Tsovagyugh, Gegharkunik region, due to unauthorized water abstraction without a water use permit. The business entity has since obtained the required water use permit from the competent authority. Accordingly, a decision has been made to lift the suspension.
23, September 2025
The Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body continues preventive actions against illegal hunting across different regions of the Republic. In the field area near Khanjyan village of Armavir region, an electric sound device connected to a battery, imitating the call of a quail, was discovered. The prohibited hunting device was seized and destroyed in accordance with the established procedure. Measures are being undertaken to identify the offender.
19, September 2025
Today, Mr. Hovhannes Martirosyan, Head of the Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body (EPMIB), met with the delegation led by Narek Grigoryan, Head of the Armenian branch of the Nature and Biodiversity Conservation Union (NABU). During the meeting, the parties discussed issues of cooperation in the field of environmental protection, particularly in the areas of biodiversity conservation, bird protection, and eco-education. Both sides emphasized the importance of expanding coopera
18, September 2025
The Environmental and Mining Inspectorate received a report from the Eco-Paramedic Service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations regarding illegal water use in the Kotayk region. Within the framework of the administrative proceedings initiated by the Inspectorate, it was established that A.G., a resident of Dzoraghbyur village in Kotayk, had extracted water from an unauthorized deep well located on his land without a water use permit. By the decision of the head of the Kotayk territorial d
17, September 2025
Mr. Hovhannes Martirosyan, Head of the Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body (EPMIB), visited Kotayk region and met with Sergey Hambardzumyan, Director of “Kotayk and Gegharkunik SWMC” LLC. During the site visit to the Hrazdan landfill, EU-standard-compliant infrastructures were presented, including water storage reservoirs, designated areas for temporary storage of hazardous waste, wastewater collection and treatment systems, as well as ongoing projects and future p
16, September 2025
As a result of operational measures conducted by the staff of the National Security Service of the Republic of Armenia, the Investigative Committee, and the Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body, a case of illegal tuff extraction was detected in the Armavir region. In the administrative territory of Baghramyan community, "Farto Shin" LLC conducted the unauthorized extraction of tuff from outside the area covered by its mining permit. According to measurement results, tuff with
