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Monthly Archives: January 2014
January, 2014
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23 January
Azeris ‘Panicking’ and Situation at Border Under Control: Armenian Defense Minister
There is tension on the Azerbaijani front; they are panic-stricken, said Armenian Defense Minister Seyran Ohanyan ahead of... -
23 January
We Will Not Sell Precious Metals from the Public Treasury: Minister
The government will not auction and will not sell precious metals and stones (gold, diamonds, pearls, and so on) from the public treasury. -
23 January
Young Man Taken to Hospital After Brawl in Vanadzor Military Unit
Early this morning, a verbal altercation occurred in a military unit among a few soldiers, which escalated to physical violence. -
23 January
Students Draw Attention to Case of Woman Protesting Outside Presidential Palace for 1.5 Years
Mkhitar Sebastatsi Educational Complex students today rallied outside the Armenian presidential residence in defense of Emma Sahakyan... -
23 January
Armenian Public TV Executive Director Grades Deceased Student’s Exam
Though Grigoryan was absent at the Dec. 17 exam, she graded their written exams and gave the students a 2 (out of 5, which is a fail). -
22 January
Diasporan Armenian Entrepreneur Cannot Compete with Gazprom
It's been more than 4 years that Gazprom Armenia (known before January 2014 as ArmRosGazprom) has been asking Alishan cannery to pay 20% more... -
22 January
Human Rights Watch Reports Have Impact on Armenia: Opinion
The impact of international human rights organizations' reports on Armenia is obvious, as such reports draw the attention of different governments and... -
22 January
Protestor Outside Presidential Palace Went to Psychiatric Clinic of His Own Free Will: Ombudsman
The Ombudsman's office has terminated the investigation into Ashot Khudoyan's complaint. -
21 January
Armenian Police Not Interested in ArmRosGazprom’s Machinations: Agronomist
The Court of First Instance of Arabkir and Kanaker-Zeytun Administrative Districts of Yerevan today dismissed agronomist Samvel Harutyunyan's complaint... -
21 January
Elections, LGBT Rights, Torture: Human Rights Watch Report on Armenia
"According to local human rights defenders, torture and ill-treatment in police custody persist, and the definition of torture in Armenian law does not meet...