June, 2018

• 4 June

  New Generation Wants Institutions, Not Authorities: About Protests in Stepanakert

  “They call the president from Russia and tell him – make a decision, this isn’t acceptable. Hundreds of people call from Russia, including rich ones. They say they are there because of this or that person...
• 4 June

  Police Chief Blames Release of Masis Mayor on Judiciary

  I suppose enough materials were available and based on that the Court together with the investigative body made such a decision. Please, address these questions to the Court...
• 1 June

  Human Rights Activists Boycott Queen’s Birthday Party in Armenia Sponsored by Controversial Mining Company

  A number of human rights activists in Armenia boycott the Queen's Birthday Party organized by the British Embassy in Yerevan and sponsored by, among others, Lydian Armenia mining company...

May, 2018

• 31 May

  Mayor of Armenian Town Arrested in Connection to Mass Disorder

  A citizen had reported that, around 13:00 near the crossroads of Erebuni and Nor-Aresh 26 streets, masked persons attacked him and a number of other participants of the march and beat them with stones...
• 31 May

  

  Salaries of On-Strike Employees of Kapan Enrichment Plant Have Been Raised

  “Through a strike they can voice their issues. A strike can be ruled illegal only by the court. The employer has no right to fire employees on strike as a disciplinary...
• 29 May

  

  Revolution Must Reach University: Students Await Resignation of Yerevan State University Head

  “This is obvious pressure: you are not ready for a constructive discussion”, YSU rector Aram Simonyan announced in response to Davit Petrosyan’s demand and tried to leave the hall...
• 29 May

  The “Garbage Bin” Approach to History and its Discontents

  So, what is left to be said for an aging scholar who still has time to ponder, after more than 50 years of hearing, researching, writing, and all the while pondering about the First Republic...
• 28 May

  

  Jermuk Residents Wait for the Government-Promised Inspection in Amulsar

  “They came and told the villagers about gold mines and work places. People didn’t even imagine what was expected. But now, constructions are made, water lines are damaged, dust has settled...
• 26 May

  Armenian NSS Revealed Tax Evasion in State Privileged Company

  Armenia's Nаtional Security Service has revealed illegal customs clearance schemes in Norfolk Consulting LLC and arrested 4 people, including the CEO of the company...
• 25 May

  

  Mother of Conscript Asks to Address Son’s Health Issues

  A 2015 pre-enlistment record sheet provided by Territorial Military Commissariat of Shengavit district states that the young man is subject to medical treatment in accordance with article 17A...