January, 2012

• 31 January

  

  Passions Flare, Voices Raised: Judge Moves to Ban Tigran Araqelyan From His Own Trial

  At the Armenian National Congress (HAK) youth activists' trial today at a Yerevan district court, Judge Gagik Poghosyan imposed a sanction on defendant...
• 31 January

  

  Take 2: Waving White Flags, Protesting Homeowners Try to Deliver Their Letter to President

  "After yesterday's unsuccessful attempt, we came more prepared today. The white flags attached to our umbrellas perhaps will draw attention and...
• 31 January

  

  France’s Genocide Denial Bill Put on Hold

  France's new law punishing denial of genocide (including the Armenian Genocide) was put on hold Tuesday after politicians opposed to the legislation...
• 31 January

  

  In Election Year, Armenia’s News Outlets Have to Unite in the Fight for Freedom of Speech: Opinion

  A few legislative amendments were made in Armenia in 2011, which impacted the environment of media activities — and not all of these brought about...
• 31 January

  

  Withdrawing France from Minsk Group is Responsibility of This Structure: EU Representative in Baku

  The question of withdrawing France from the OSCE Minsk Group is the responsibility of this very structure, head of EU representation in Baku Roland Kobia...
• 31 January

  

  Journalists, News Media in Armenia More Persecuted in 2011 Than Ever Before: Expert

  2011 was an unprecedented difficult year for journalists, said Yerevan-based Committee to Protect Freedom of Expression President Ashot Melikyan.
• 31 January

  

  Facebook Administrators Arrested in Iran

  Four Facebook administrators who organized a virtual beauty contest have been arrested in Iran. They are accused of spreading "corruption and shamelessness".
• 31 January

  

  Armenian Man Sentenced to 6 Years in Prison for Medicare Fraud

  An Armenian man will spend six years in federal prison for his part in a Charleston-based Medicare fraud scheme that threatened to cost the...
• 31 January

  

  The 3 Ruling Coalition Parties to Meet More Frequently Ahead of Elections: Spokesperson

  Leaders of the three parties that comprise Armenia's ruling coalition met on Monday evening at the president's office.
• 31 January

  

  Turkey is Waiting, While Collecting Signatures Continues in French Senate

  Turkey is currently waiting for the conclusion of the legal process in France. If the law is adopted, Ankara will implement ready-prepared sanctions against France...