March, 2012

• 15 March

  

  Religion Shouldn’t Become a Political Tool: Gul

  Turkish President Abdullah Gül has warned against using Islam for political purposes in Arab Spring countries, suggesting that new political leaders focus...
• 15 March

  

  Armenia Defense Ministry Confirms Soldier Shot at Azerbaijan Border

  Armenia's Ministry of Defense has confirmed news published by local daily Aravot that at around 4:30 pm on Mar. 14, at the defense positions near the village of...
• 15 March

  

  Government Stands Firm on Kiosk Placement in Mashtots Park, Activists Continue to Fight

  While activists were protesting outside the government building, government members inside adopted a law which permits the construction of kiosks in...
• 15 March

  

  Robert Kocharian to Speak Publicly Before Elections: Spokesperson

  Head of former Armenian president Robert Kocharian's office Viktor Soghomonyan is confident that Kocharian will speak publicly before the May parliamentary election.
• 15 March

  

  Police Seize Occupy Mashtots Park Activists’ Tent as Brawl Ensues

  Local police at around 9:30 pm on Wednesday night raided a central Yerevan park where activists have been protesting non-stop for a month and...