February, 2014

• 3 February

  

  Employers Obliged to Pay into Pension Fund Regardless of Constitutional Court Ruling: Minister

  Opposition MPs asked RA Minister of Labor and Social Affairs Armen Asatryan in parliament today what would happen if an employee went to a court...
• 3 February

  

  Police Officer Sues Armenian Activist for 1 Million for Insulting Her

  Police officer Aida Demirkhanyan is demanding 1 million AMD (about $2,450 USD) compensation from activist Vardges Gaspari for harming her dignity.
• 3 February

  

  To Have Your Cake and Eat It Too: Shant Harutyunyan’s Birthday in Liberty Square

  Organizers said Sunday's rally to mark imprisoned political activist Shant Harutyunyan's birthday was dedicated to political prisoners throughout Armenia's history...
• 3 February

  

  Military Expert Called “Anti-National” for Saying Murders in Armenian Army are Hidden

  Military expert Ruben Martirosyan said he doesn't trust the statements issued by Armenia's Ministry of Defense, except for those which announce the start of the (annual) military draft.
• 3 February

  

  Subject of Offshore Scandal Arrested in Tbilisi

  Businessman Ashot Sukiasyan, wanted for his connection to an "offshore scandal," was arrested in Tbilisi on Jan. 31.
• 2 February

  

  Armenia Bans Import of Poultry and Eggs from China

  Because of the outbreak of the bird flu epidemic in China, head of the State Food Security Service Abraham Bakhchagulyan has ordered a ban on importing...

January, 2014

• 31 January

  

  ‘Super’ Grade Fuel Not Imported in Armenia for 5 Years But Sold at Petrol Stations

  Though numerous gas stations especially in Yerevan offer "super" fuel in addition to "regular" and "premium," no such fuel has been imported in Armenia since 2008.
• 31 January

  

  Shant Harutyunyan is Also a Russian Political Prisoner: Human Rights Activist

  There will be an event dedicated to political prisoners throughout Armenia's history at 1 pm on Feb. 2 in Liberty Square, said one of the organizers...
• 31 January

  

  Gas in Armenia Polluted and of Poor Quality: Consumer Rights NGO

  "People are disgruntled that they consumed more gas but were less warm, compared to last year. The supplied gas is polluted somewhat and...
• 31 January

  

  Czech-Armenians Protest During Armenian President’s Visit

  A group of Armenians living in Prague holding signs saying "We are against the Customs Union" and "Put an end to the oligarchy" yesterday protested outside...