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Teaching Religion in School in Armenia Justified Using Israel’s Example
The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child has advised the Government of Armenia to review its curriculum and remove the subject on the history of religion...Read More »
“Whose Skirt were You Behind When We Were Fighting?” Karabakh War Veterans Ask Judge
During the trial in the case of Karabakh War veteran Volodya Avetisyan, the prosecutor, reading out loud Avetisyan's phone bill, had difficulty reading..Read More »
Police Block Entrance to Courthouse with Metal Rods
A new, special procedure is in place for those who want to attend the trial of Karabakh War veteran Volodya Avetisyan held at the Court of General Jurisdiction of...Read More »
“From Now On, Defend Hayk”: Shant Harutyunyan on Man Who Shot at Police
"No longer defend me. From now on, defend Hayk, who made a heroic move and was arrested. He is charged with hooliganism and faces...Read More »
They Criticize Previous Government But Accepted its Execution of the Budget: MP
The government's 2013 budget performance report and voting on it are mere formalities because the government, which was supposed to implement...Read More »
Armenia as “Semi-Consolidated Authoritarian Regime”: Freedom House Report
International human rights watchdog Freedom House, in its Nations in Transit 2014 report on post-communist democratic governance published on June 12...Read More »
Backlash Against Parajanov Exhibit as Part of Russian Heritage Month in New York
Sergei Parajanov's work will be exhibited as part of the 12th annual Russian Heritage Month in New York from June 17 – July 10. This news has angered a number of...Read More »
Around 120 Finance Ministry Employees Dismissed: Hraparak
About 120 employees of the RA Ministry of Finance have been let go, being replaced with employees from the tax services department...Read More »
Dem Em Marches Against Continued Pressure by Employers: Multimedia Photo Series
A march organized by the pressure group Dem Em against pension reform took place on June 11 with the participation of many citizens who say their employers are...Read More »
After Kiselyov’s Remark, Armenian Education Minister Recalls Fight Against Foreign-Language Schools
"Remember the law on foreign-language schools, which was adopted at the price of a huge struggle. Everyone was talking about 'the hand of the White House,' ...Read More »