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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 »
“Dear Child, How Many Turks Will You Kill?” Human Rights Activist on Armenian-Azerbaijani Dialogue
According to Caucasus Center of Peace-Making Initiatives chairperson Georgi Vanyan, programs that spread hate and preach terror are broadcast on Armenian television.Read More »
Fighting Against Shadow Economy will Lead to New Rise in Prices: New Bill Discussed in Parliament
Armenia's National Assembly on May 13 began discussing the draft Law on Additions and Amendments to the RA Law on Trade and Services, which aims to reduce...Read More »
“I Have Not Given Interviews to Anyone”: Wrestler Artur Aleksanyan on Incident with Shirak Police Chief
Armenian Greco-Roman wrestler, three-time European Champion, and Olympic bronze medalist Artur Aleksanyan (pictured) neither confirms nor denies the news...Read More »
Armenian Environmentalists Propose New Laws in Mining Sector: Letters Not Delivered to PM
In the open letter, the environmentalist described the unjustified privileges mining companies have in Armenia: they don't pay for damage to the land or water system or...Read More »
“Information Warfare” with Human Rights Defender Georgi Vanyan
Caucasus Center of Peace-Making Initiatives chairperson, human rights defender Georgi Vanyan talks to one of the editors of Epress.am, Yuri Manvelyan...Read More »
Activist Lost Consciousness in Police Car, Says Friend
While being detained by police earlier today, Mashtots Park activist Dvin Isanyans lost consciousness in a police car from blows inflicted by a police officer.Read More »
Activists Detained Prior to Sargsyan’s and Hollande’s Arrival at Mashtots Park
Since 10 am today, civil society activists fighting to protect Mashtots Park were gathered at the central Yerevan park to disrupt a ceremony to rename the park...Read More »
Armenian Parliament Adopts Revised Pension Bill
Armenia's National Assembly just now adopted the revised bill on the funded pension with 68 votes in favor; 12, against; and 36, abstentions. Read More »
Voting on Revised Pension Bill Postponed: MPs Running Late
The revised bill on the funded pension system was to have been put to a vote in the National Assembly today; however, National Assembly President Galust Sahakyan said...Read More »