September, 2013

• 20 September

  

  Etchmiadzin Family on Brink of Homelessness, Ignored by the Media

  Every time after the sit-in begins, police try to convince the father to go home, shaming him by saying he is not thinking of his children...
• 20 September

  

  Prominent War Veteran Arrested, Accused of Swindling

  Until early this morning, Avetisyan was held by the RA Ministry of Defense Investigation Service, then moved to Erebuni Temporary Detention Center, Avetisyan's friends...
• 20 September

  

  Armenian NGOs, Individuals Appeal to UN, Council of Europe for Opposition Activist’s Release

  Twenty-two individuals and representatives of NGOs operating in Armenia have issued an appeal to several UN and Council of Europe representatives to express their concern regarding persecutions in Armenia...
• 20 September

  

  US Aims to Further Strengthen Economic Bond with Armenia: John Kerry

  "I am proud and grateful for the enduring friendship of many in the Armenian community. As someone who for three decades represented Massachusetts, which boasts one of the largest...
• 20 September

  Armenian Finance Minstry’s Tender ‘Staged’: Winners Decided Beforehand

  Meanwhile, according to the paper, the RA Ministry of Finance, which received the funds, is distributing the money among companies close to the ministry...
• 19 September

  

  POW Won’t Be Criminally Prosecuted If He Returns to Armenia: Deputy Defense Minister

  The first deputy minister also informed the UNHCR representative that on several occasions, Armenia has reiterated its pledge not to criminally prosecute Injighulyan...
• 19 September

  

  Truck Crashes into Protestors’ Two Cars Outside Yerevan City Hall

  After the incident, according to the activists, the truck driver gave contradictory explanations, first saying he fell asleep at the wheel, then saying the truck's brakes stopped working.
• 19 September

  

  Karabakh Plane Almost Ready for Take-Off

  According to Adbashyan, the plane is currently undergoing a maintenance inspection carried out by the manufacturer. Asked will the much-anticipated flight really take place in 15 days...
• 19 September

  

  Armenia to Apply for Second Round of Millennium Challenge Funding

  "When a window opens, Armenia always applies and expresses interest in such programs, and we hope that in the near future it will meet the [necessary] criteria and there will be...
• 18 September

  

  Expect a Recession After Armenia Joins Customs Union: Armenian MP

  As for Armenia's signing an Association Agreement with the EU, Bagratyan believes that at least in the initial stage it would've been advantageous...