Environmental Protection and Mining
Inspection Body of the Republic of Armenia
Inspection Body of the Republic of Armenia
25, July 2025
An expanded working consultation was held under the leadership of Mr. Hovhannes Martirosyan, Head of the Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body of the Republic of Armenia. The meeting was attended by Deputy Heads Mr. Vrezh Galoyan, Mr. Vagharshak Amirkhanyan, and Mr. Levon Levonyan, as well as the heads of structural and territorial subdivisions. The purpose of the consultation was to review the activities undertaken during the first half of 2025. The agenda included the presenta
23, July 2025
Deputy Head of the Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body, Mr. Vrezh Galoyan, participated in the official launch ceremony of a new decentralized wastewater treatment facility on the premises of Kindergarten No. 2 in Noratus community, Gegharkunik Marz. The newly installed treatment system is designed to effectively manage wastewater by ensuring its purification and enabling the reuse of treated water for irrigation purposes. This facility is expected to contribute significantly
17, July 2025
Last night, a road accident occurred on the Kapan-Kajaran highway, during which a trailer separated from a truck and partially ended up in the Voghji River, resulting in a fuel oil spill. Employees of the Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body promptly arrived at the scene and conducted sampling of both water and soil. Preliminary results of laboratory analyses indicate that the fuel oil did not cause significant harm to the environment. This is primarily due to its physical pro
10, July 2025
At the initiative of the Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body, a discussion meeting was held today with active citizens and representatives of environmental non-governmental organizations. The event aimed to address environmental challenges and promote public cooperation. In the spirit of transparency and accountability, the Head of the Inspection Body, Mr. Hovhannes Martirosyan, presented the results of supervisory activities conducted during 2022–2024, issues raised thr
30, June 2025
As part of an administrative proceeding initiated by the Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body, it was revealed that the conditions in which a brown bear was kept in captivity at the “NAIRI SPA RESORTS” hotel complex in Hankavan, Kotayk Province, did not comply with the requirements established by law. Moreover, the individual keeping the wild animal lacked the necessary permit from the authorized body. Thanks to joint efforts by the Inspection Body and the Ministry
23, June 2025
In a series of regional outreach initiatives, the leadership of the Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body conducted working visits to Tavush and Lori regions on June 19–20. Deputy Heads Mr. V. Galoyan, Mr. V. Amirkhanyan, and Mr. L. Levonyan held meetings with community leaders, council members, and local residents in Dilijan, Noyemberyan, Alaverdi, and Stepanavan. The discussions addressed pressing environmental and resource management issues, including: Prevention of ill
19, June 2025
On June 17, as part of a series of regional meetings, Deputy Heads of the Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body — Mr. Vrezh Galoyan, Mr. Vagharshak Amirkhanyan, and Mr. Levon Levonyan — visited the communities of Areni, Yeghegnadzor, and Vayk in the Vayots Dzor region. They met with local residents, council members, and representatives of local self-government bodies. The primary goal of the visit was to identify existing environmental challenges in the region, asses
09, June 2025
Deputy Head of the Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body, Mr. Vrezh Galoyan, held a consultation with representatives from the Ministry of Environment, the Urban Development, Technical Standards and Fire Safety Inspection Body, and the Rescue Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. The meeting focused on emissions and related issues arising from the operation of charcoal production facilities located near forests, residential areas, a
06, June 2025
Head of the Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body Mr. Hovhannes Martirosyan and his deputy Mr. Levon Levonyan paid a working visit to Syunik Province on June 6 to become acquainted on-site with the current activities of the territorial subdivision of the Inspection Body and with sector-related issues in the region. At the EPMIB Syunik Territorial Division, Mr. Hovhannes Martirosyan introduced the newly appointed Head of the Division, Mr. N
23, May 2025
Nine Caucasian red deer have been released into the forests of Yeghgnut, Lori Province, marking a historic step in Armenia’s biodiversity restoration efforts. The event, held on May 22 in celebration of the International Day for Biological Diversity, was attended by Mr. Hovhannes Martirosyan, Head of the Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body. The release was carried out as part of the “Reintroduction of the Red Deer in Armenia&
