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Subject of Offshore Scandal Arrested in Tbilisi
Businessman Ashot Sukiasyan, wanted for his connection to an "offshore scandal," was arrested in Tbilisi on Jan. 31.Read More »
Armenia Bans Import of Poultry and Eggs from China
Because of the outbreak of the bird flu epidemic in China, head of the State Food Security Service Abraham Bakhchagulyan has ordered a ban on importing...Read More »
‘Super’ Grade Fuel Not Imported in Armenia for 5 Years But Sold at Petrol Stations
Though numerous gas stations especially in Yerevan offer "super" fuel in addition to "regular" and "premium," no such fuel has been imported in Armenia since 2008.Read More »
Shant Harutyunyan is Also a Russian Political Prisoner: Human Rights Activist
There will be an event dedicated to political prisoners throughout Armenia's history at 1 pm on Feb. 2 in Liberty Square, said one of the organizers...Read More »
Gas in Armenia Polluted and of Poor Quality: Consumer Rights NGO
"People are disgruntled that they consumed more gas but were less warm, compared to last year. The supplied gas is polluted somewhat and...Read More »
Czech-Armenians Protest During Armenian President’s Visit
A group of Armenians living in Prague holding signs saying "We are against the Customs Union" and "Put an end to the oligarchy" yesterday protested outside...Read More »
Parliamentary Speaker Might ‘Seek Revenge’ from Absent Opposition MP: Paper
A new clash might erupt between National Assembly President Hovik Abrahamyan and head of the Heritage Party's parliamentary faction Zaruhi Postanjyan...Read More »
Topic of the Army ‘Undesirable’ for Armenia’s Leadership: Statement
At the Jan. 28, 2014 rally of the civil initiative Army in Reality, the RA Police once again brutally dispersed a peaceful gathering organized at Liberty Square...Read More »
Armenian Government to Spend 10 Million on Customs Union Working Groups
The Armenian government in its meeting today decided to allocate 10 million AMD (about $24,700 USD) to cover the expenses of working groups...Read More »
Armenia’s Armed Forces Can be Used in State of Emergency: Amendment Bill Struck Down
The Armenian government today struck down a bill on making amendments to the RA Law on the Legal Regime of a State of Emergency proposed by Armenian National Congress MPs.Read More »