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Disclosure of Murder Case Jeopardized, Believes Defense Lawyer
Karen Kungortsev, 22, accused of killing David Hovakimyan, 15, will remain behind bars for a longer period...Read More »
Protests Against Pension Reforms Continue in Yerevan
If the law is not be amended, protestors are ready to practice civil disobedience up to boycotting establishments such as...Read More »
Some of Protesting Family’s Belongings Returned. Mobile Phone Remains with Police
The Khudoyan family from Etchmiadzin who had been protesting outside the presidential palace until Dec. 2 when they were forcibly removed... Read More »
Vorotan Hydro Station Not Yet Sold to Either Americans or Russians: Minister
"I am officially informing you that the matter of the Vorotan waterfall was not on the negotiating table under the 'property for debt' program...Read More »
Protestors Continue to Demand President’s Resignation (VIDEO)
On the opposite side of the street of the presidential palace, Margaryan announced that they've brought a present for Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan, urging him to come out. Read More »
Proposal Outvoted: New Pension Requirements to Come into Force on Jan. 1
The ruling coalition, comprised of the Republican Party of Armenia (HHK) and Rule of Law (OEK), voted down a proposal to... Read More »
Family Prohibited from Protesting on Day of Putin’s Visit Claims It’s Under House Arrest
He said that police are prohibiting the family from leaving the house and the children cannot go to school, because when 15 people in civilian clothes...Read More »
Artist Activists Fined $300 for Graffiti of Arrested Opposition Leader
Four members of the art activist group Art Laboratoria ("art lab") are required to pay an administrative fine of 30,000 AMD (about $75 USD) each...Read More »
MP Proposes Bill to Open Casinos Anywhere in Armenia
Republican Party of Armenia MP Vardan Ayvazyan presented in parliament today his authored bill on making amendments to the RA Law on Gambling and Casinos.Read More »
Human Rights Lawyer Not Permitted to Enter Police Station to Defend Activists
Human rights defender, attorney Artak Zeynalyan arrived at Yerevan's central police station Monday to defend those who were protesting...Read More »