October, 2017

• 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...