June, 2015

• 3 June

  

  The United States Terminates Funding for Armenian Students of GIPA

  The assistance budget of the United States is a reflection of our efforts to respond to ongoing and emerging national security challenges, including new global developments over the past year. Funding to many...
• 3 June

  

  High Unemployment in Gyumri Is the Main Cause of Migration Among Youth: Study

  400 respondents took part in the survey, 76% of whom considered unemployment the main problem of their city. The second and third most important issues, according to the respondents, are the difficult financial...
• 3 June

  

  Armenia as ‘The Colonial Other’ in the Works of Russian Writers: Lecture (VIDEO)

  The main themes are: they are old; they are in the past; they are old-fashioned; they belong to the ancient times where they continue to exist, but not the present. It's a distinct element of Orientalist discourse – Armenians are...
• 3 June

  

  Economic Growth in Armenia Fake; Statistics Fabricated by NSS (Press)

  In short, the National Statistical Service has gone and fabricated an economic growth for at least the first quarter of 2015, without any formalities. The Prime Minister said 'there'll be an economic growth,' and...
• 2 June

  

  Nairit Employees Do Not Trust Government; Will Continue to Fight for Their Rights: Former Spokesperson

  “There is just one little nuance here; many of the protesters think that if we prioritized the issue of the re-operation, the payment of the wages would be pushed into the background, and they'd give the money only after the...
• 2 June

  

  Armenian Official Confirms Electricity Tariff Hike

  As regards the expenses included in the ENA's application – rented houses, cars, expensive construction materials – Nazaryan said [the decision] “will not reflect an element of luxury.”...
• 1 June

  

  Electricity More Expensive Only in Moldova: Economist on Expected Tariff Rise in Armenia

  The problem with ENA, according to Khachatryan, is obvious and it has been receiving much spotlight in the press; on the other hand, no one talks about the other companies: “As if it's normal for companies to...
• 1 June

  

  Former Armenian MP’s Brother Who Suffered Severe Burns in Gas Station Explosion Dies From Injuries

  Hakob Hakobyan's son, Armen Hakobyan, with burns covering more than 40% of the body, is alive but in moderate condition, the hospital said, while the condition of the injured gas station employee is fair. ..
• 1 June

  

  Man Allegedly Beaten up by Armenian Governor’s Son Loses Vision in Right Eye; Left Eyesight Deteriorated by 40%

  Zakaryan refused to talk about the incident, did not wish to asses the undergoing investigation into the case. Currently, he is only concerned about his health and will answer other questions later, the victim said.,,
• 1 June

  

  Newfound Opposition Party Seeks to Take Over State Power in Armenia

  The newfound party makes it its top priority to encourage the involvement of all Armenians in the development of the country, the oppositionist said. If, according to him, the first 20 years of Armenia's independence were...