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Serzh Sargsyan Increased Powers of Former Head of State Revenue Committee
Former head of the State Revenue Committee, newly appointed RA Minister of Finance Gagik Khachatryan not only maintained his position, but also...Read More »
May 1 in Yerevan: International Workers’ Day Events Planned
On May 1, 1886, an estimated more than 300,000 workers went on strike throughout the US, demanding the 12–14 hour workday be reduced to 8 hours with no cut in pay.Read More »
“100 Information Heros” Includes Turkish, Russian, and Azerbaijani Journalists
Also in the list is Turkish journalist, author of the book 1915: Armenian Genocide Hasan Cemal, who is a "regular target of hate campaigns and smears by...Read More »
Hovik Abrahamyan About Former Prime Minister: “I Don’t Agree with the Wording ‘Scandalous'”
"I am one who assumes responsibility, and I agreed to undertake this position knowingly. Tigran Sargsyan had his shortcomings, but I don't agree with 'scandalous' or... Read More »
Activist Tells the Court Why ‘Dastard’ and ‘Criminal’ Should Not be Offensive to Police
Presenting evidence, the activist described a few cases in which the behavior of the police is enough to prove that police officers are criminals and...Read More »
Education Minister Wants to Use Facebook Just As Those Protesting Against Him
"This movement was initiated and operates solely due to Facebook's information platforms and capabilities. If they use it, why shouldn't I?"Read More »
Issue of Returning Already Collected Mandatory Pension Payments Not Discussed Separately
The authors of the new bill on the funded pension system are not discussing separately the matter of returning the funds mandatorily collected from...Read More »
Family Members of Accused in Fatal Restaurant Beating to Go on Trial
Criminal proceedings over the incident that occurred in the courtroom while the verdict in the "Harsnaqar case" was being read have been launched with...Read More »
Ararat Regional Governor Sacked
The regional governor of Ararat marz (province) Aramayis Grigoryan today was dismissed from his post.Read More »
Armenian Mining Giants Paid Less Tax This Year: Newspaper
The four "giants" in Armenia's mining industry — Zangezur Copper Molybdenum Combine, GeoProMining, Agarak Copper Molybdenum Combine, and Deno Gold Mining Company...Read More »