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Yearly Archives: 2017
October, 2017
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23 October
Miner Dead in Mining Accident in Armenia’s Lori Province
The accident, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Emergency Situations, took place at the Shamlugh copper mine... -
23 October
Karekin II Reminded About Political Prisoners in Armenia While Visiting Berlin
Mheryan, who has been living in Germany for nearly 30 years, is convinced that her action has been successful in achieving her goal... -
23 October
Two Soldiers Killed in Karabakh; Fellow Servicemen Arrested
Officials, however, have yet to clarify whether the two soldiers were killed in the same incident... -
20 October
Sexual Assault Survivors Doubly Victimized by Police: Report
In some cases, investigators display victim-blaming attitudes against the adult victims; during questioning, they give assessments and make assumptions about their behavior, which may lead... -
20 October
Three Charged With Hindering Reporter in Armenian Village
The investigation revealed that Martirosyan and her sister had demanded that the reporter delete the video recording of the interview. She had then called in [her sister’s husband] ... -
20 October
Denmark Withdraws From Controversial Mine Project in Armenia
EKF, together with the private pension fund PensionDenmark, withdraws its 62 million USD worth credit from the exploitation of copper-molybdenum mine in Teghut... -
19 October
Parents Forced to Take Son to Psychologist Due to Unhealthy Atmosphere in Yerevan Kindergarten
- It turns out that in this prison, which disguises itself as a kindergarten, teachers threaten to call a doctor and give everyone injections if the kids eat slowly. If one of the children... -
18 October
Woman in Armenian Village Stabbed by Husband
He then proceeded to shout abuses at her and subsequently stabbed the woman with the meat knife, the source writes... -
18 October
In 21st Century International Banks Fund Landfills With No Recycling Facilities
Interestingly, in 2013 Republican party of Armenia included the issue of waste management in its election campaign for Yerevan Municipality’s Council of Elders. It planned... -
17 October
Soldier Injured During Last Year’s Escalation in Karabakh Denied Disability Status
“The fragments in the head cause unbearable pain; the area under my eye is swollen, and it is getting worse every day. Doctors at Muratsan said they wouldn’t want...