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Daily Archives: June 17, 2014
June, 2014
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17 June
Armenian Writer’s Lawsuit Against News Outlet for Copyright Infringement Could Set Precedent (Updated)
According to writer Arpi Voskanyan, without her prior consent, 1in.am republished one of her political riddles that was originally published in the local daily Haykakan Zhamanak. -
17 June
MPs Complain of High Salaries at Electric Networks of Armenia
Electric Networks of Armenia (ENA) in 2013 had a profit of 13 billion AMD (about $31.5 million USD), the inspector's monthly salary is 90,000 AMD (about $218), while... -
17 June
Serzh Sargsyan Not Addressing Homeless Problem in Gyumri Because He’s Seeking Revenge: Opinion
Not solving the homeless problem in Gyumri, Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan is seeking revenge on Gyumri inhabitants for not voting for him... -
17 June
Armenia, Azerbaijan ‘Friends’ of Russia, While US, Georgia, Estonia are ‘Enemies’
Among Russia's friends are those countries that have low living standards and lack of political freedoms, while in those countries that are unfriendly to Russia, the... -
17 June
Armenian Revolutionary Federation Doesn’t Know of Any Political Prisoners in Armenia
Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) co-rapporteurs for monitoring Armenia are in Yerevan, where they are meeting with parliamentary factions. -
17 June
Activist Detained Today During Dismantling of Afrikyans’ Building
Member of the initiative SOS! Save the Afrikyans' Building, activist Sona Asatrian was detained by police earlier today on suspicion of willful damage to property and... -
17 June
“Why Can Price of Gas Go Up But Not Price of Electricity?” Discussion in Armenian Parliament
Speaking with members of parliament, Nazaryan raised the question of why ArmRusGazprom can appeal to the Commission to raise the gas tariff, but... -
17 June
Family Visits Banned for Imprisoned Man Who Shot in Direction of Police
Visiting Hayk Kyureghyan, who was arrested after opening fire outside a Yerevan courthouse on June 12, is banned... -
17 June
Electric Networks of Armenia Ensured Profit for Gazprom on Armenians’ Dime: Zhoghovurd
Electric Networks of Armenia, a subsidiary of the Russian company Inter RAO UES, preferred to purchase more expensive electricity, and...