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Yearly Archives: 2016
December, 2016
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18 December
Peace in Karabakh Armenia’s Only Chance for Safety and Prosperity, Ter-Petrosyan Says
The resolution of disputes and establishment of good neighbourly relations with Turkey and Azerbaijan depends solely on the Karabakh conflict settlement... We can't ignore the fact that despite Turkey's unconditional... -
15 December
Yerevan Architect Invited to National Security Service for ‘Friendly Chat’
“He says 'come for a friendly chat,' I ask him how a NSS officer and an ordinary citizen can have a friendly conversation. I told him to send me a summons with the exact status of the invite. He went on again about how... -
15 December
Military Benefits Bill Passes Third Reading in Armenian Parliament
Under the controversial bill, which was already adopted by the National Assembly in the first reading less than a month ago, every working Armenian citizen will mandatorily contribute 1,000 drams... -
14 December
Government Workers Forced to Buy Lottery Tickets to ‘Help’ Karabakh Soldiers
The main purpose of the lottery, according to its official description, is to contribute to the production and distribution of national handicrafts around the world. “Get one lottery ticket and take... -
14 December
Assault Suspect Sent to Jail After Beating Wife in Public
According to the widow, the defendant had come to the December 2 hearing in a “fairly good condition;" but after realizing that he was going to be taken into custody, he began complaining of severe pain... -
14 December
Yerevan Musician Questioned by NSS for Alleged Involvement in Sasna Tsrer Protests: Press
The musician denied having taken part in the protest actions in question, insisting that he had only participated in a gathering on Yerevan's Freedom Square on the occasion of Founding Parliament... -
13 December
Authorities Imposing Their Duties on Citizens; Armenian Parliament Continues Debates on ‘1000 Drams’ Bill
Before her speech, Postanjyan had a brief altercation with ANC lawmaker Nikol Pashinyan, who had voted for the bill during the first reading and spoke positively of the initiative again during the debate today... -
13 December
Employees of Bankrupt Armenian Dairy Producer Demand 6 Months’ Unpaid Salaries
Ashtarak Kat, previously owned by former non-partisan lawmaker Ashot Apoyan, stopped production briefly in November because of a large amount of accumulated debt. The company has since been acquired... -
13 December
Armenia’s Government Will Receive Grants Worth $65 Million in Coming Year
In 2017, it is also envisaged to receive targeted support reaching 21.8 billion AMD. This group of financial assistance includes the official grants connected to jointly implemented projects. The amount... -
13 December
Inmate Beaten and Threatened by Yerevan Prison Officers
The lawyer added that authorities have done nothing to punish those responsible for the previous instances of violence against Gevorgyan, and she was therefore not very hopeful about this case either...