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Armenian Prosecutor General’s Father to Become Constitutional Court Member: Press
RA General Prosecutor Gevorg Kostanyan's father, President of the Court of First Instance of Shengavit Community of Yerevan Surik Kostanyan will be...Read More »
Man Accused of Killing His Comrade Refuses to Remove Stitches From His Mouth
"He sewed [his mouth shut] — what can I do? Tomorrow is the one-year anniversary of my son's death. We are at a loss: my wife is on a drip, bedridden, in very serious condition...Read More »
Price of Electricity in Armenia Increased Six Times More Than Expected: MP
After the increase in the price of natural gas, the price of electricity should've increased by 1.2 dram, but it increased by 8 dram, said Armenian National Congress MP Aram Manukyan...Read More »
New Law on Alternative Service in Armenia will Extend Deadline for Applications
The Armenian government proposes to amend the law on alternative service to extend the deadline to apply for the right to an alternative to military service. Read More »
Governments Prohibit It by Law, But Facilitate It in Practice: Report on Torture in FSU
"The introduction of many of the most important formal safeguards against torture has done little to change entrenched law enforcement cultures in countries of..."Read More »
Man Breaks Into Women’s Rights Organization’s Office Looking for His Wife
A man broke into the Women's Resource Center of Armenia (WRCA) office today, demanding his wife be returned to him. Read More »
YSU Denies Forced Collection of Funds from Lecturers: Hraparak
YSU employees believe such appeals made ahead of the distribution of teaching hours are actually a form of pressure and that participating in.. Read More »
Employees of State Institutions Will Lose Their Jobs If Opt Out of New Pension System: Press
RA Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan instructed all state institutions to lay off those employees who will submit a written request to opt out of the mandatory funded...Read More »
No Money in Armavia Owner’s Account for Forfeiture, to Pay Unpaid Wages
Owner of Armenian airline company Armavia Mikhail Baghdasarov (pictured) has not yet paid the salaries owing to former employees...Read More »
Government Plans to Shut Down Gyumri Technopark: Newspaper
The Government of the Republic of Armenia (RA) at an upcoming meeting will discuss a proposal to dissolve Gyumri Technopark...Read More »