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Monthly Archives: January 2018
January, 2018
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31 January
‘Ardvi Is No Ordinary Village;’ Locals Have No High Hopes for Gold Mine Operation
The villagers are also proud of the fact that “Ardvi is the only place where there has never lived a Turk.” In the 30s of last century, they claim, “famous Ardvi native Artush of Aghalo... -
30 January
Presentation of ‘Anti-Armenian’ Saakashvili’s Book Cancelled in Yerevan
I can tell you about my motivation for translating the book: a state changed right under our nose, it underwent a fundamental change. Good or bad... -
30 January
Suicide Soldier and Real Army Stories from Former Soldiers: Anti-Militarist Action Held in Yerevan
According to Peace Dialogue NGO data, a total of 59 soldiers died in Armenia and Karabakh in 2017. Twenty-two servicemen were killed as a result of ceasefire violations, and the remaining 37... -
29 January
‘Did the Army Make a Man Out of You?’ – Anonymous Action in Yerevan on Army Day
- And we, with the excitement of a baby who has just gotten the desired, rushed forward, ignoring the brutal cold wind beating us in the face... -
19 January
‘Only 17’ Inmates Died in Armenian Prisons in 2017, Penitentiary Department Representative Says
What’s more, he continued, the authorities do not take any serious measures to eliminate hierarchical relations among inmates; “Prison officials even say that this system is good for keeping... -
18 January
Armenia’s Chamber of Advocates Protests Against Legal Regulation Envisaging Fines for Lawyers
The current regulation guarantees that lawyers are protected against any possible unreasonable court interference; however, the new approach envisaged by ... -
18 January
Two Die After Car and Army Truck Collide in Armenia
At around 9:30 am on January 18, a ZIL-131 carrying soldiers and a VAZ-2107 collided on the Sisian-Shaki highway, Armenia’s Ministry of Emergency Situations reports. According to the... -
17 January
Yerevan Court Upholds Decision to Close Investigation Into Police Unwarranted Visit to Reporter
The court, however, decided that Makhsudyan’s rights and freedoms had not been violated and that all necessary investigative actions had been carried out... -
17 January
Armenian Government Plans to Facilitate Mass Surveillance by Amending Law on Police
Armenia’s Government proposes to amend the country’s law on police and let officers use video and photo equipment anytime while performing their duties: when preventing and solving... -
17 January
Armenia’s Defense Minister Busy Raising Funds Instead of Resolving Army Issues
“High-ranking officers being prone to handling their weapons unsafely indicates deep and serious problems in the army,” she said. Recall, according to official information, Albert...