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Monthly Archives: September 2016
September, 2016
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29 September
Six Armenian Conscripts on Trial Based Solely on Officers’ ‘False’ Testimonies, Mother Claims
Speaking to Epress.am, the mother of arrested 20-year-old Arsen Hakobyan, Anahit Hakobyan, insisted that there was only a “small argument” between the soldiers and the officer while authorities “are doing their best... -
29 September
Idle Workers of Armenian Glassmaking Plant Protest Over Unpaid Wages
“I don't understand – not even the president of the country is able to do that? One would think that the manager of Glass World Company is the most important man in Armenia and no one can force him to fulfill ... -
28 September
Vardenis Students Boycott Classes to Protest Unsafe Conditions of School Building
Local administration representatives, who had come to the school yard to convince the protesting students to resume classes, assured that the new building, which is being constructed by... -
28 September
Father of Dead Armenian Soldier Believes Son Was Intentionally Killed
The father of the deceased serviceman was informed recently by the NKR defense ministry that one person, a fellow soldier, has been arrested over the fatal shooting of his son. “According to the note, .. -
26 September
One in Three Armenian Children Both Poor and Deprived, New UNICEF Study Says
In Armenia, according to the report, 64% of children are deprived in 2 or more dimensions. The headcount is as high as 82% in rural areas, while it is 53% in urban settings. Nationwide, 12% of children... -
26 September
Protesters Demand Release of Yerevan Men Arrested After Clashes with Police
Nine Sari Tagh men are facing charges for allegedly committing violence against law enforcement officers during the clashes that occurred in the neighbourhood on July 19, the second day of the stand-off in the... -
26 September
Domestic Violence ‘Natural’ Part of Family Life in Armenia’s Gegharkunik Province
The WRC recently organized a field trip to Gegharkunik to raise awareness about the different forms of violence against women and to educate the women of the province on how to protect themselves against domestic violence... -
23 September
Citizen Not Allowed to Leave Armenia Despite Dismissal of Criminal Charges
Speaking to Epress.am Thursday, Ivchenko said the employees of the department refused to extend the permit, claiming that the electronic system was not allowing them to. They further inquired... -
23 September
Fellow Servicemen Arrested Over Death of Armenian Soldier
Patatanyan's fellow soldiers – privates H. Shahmuradyan, H. Aleksanyan, V. Vardanyan, G. Khukasyan, G. Musikyan and lieutenant L. Sargsyan - were arrested for a range of serious criminal offences including assault,... -
23 September
Carrefour Unable to Compete with Most Powerful Armenian Oligarch’s Business: Press
The local branch of the world famous French hypermarket chain Carrefour in Yerevan Mall, the second shopping mall opened in the Armenian country, is reducing its territory and is forced to make significant cuts...