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Etchmiadzin Family on Brink of Homelessness, Ignored by the Media
Every time after the sit-in begins, police try to convince the father to go home, shaming him by saying he is not thinking of his children... Read More »
Prominent War Veteran Arrested, Accused of Swindling
Until early this morning, Avetisyan was held by the RA Ministry of Defense Investigation Service, then moved to Erebuni Temporary Detention Center, Avetisyan's friends...Read More »
Armenian NGOs, Individuals Appeal to UN, Council of Europe for Opposition Activist’s Release
Twenty-two individuals and representatives of NGOs operating in Armenia have issued an appeal to several UN and Council of Europe representatives to express their concern regarding persecutions in Armenia...Read More »
US Aims to Further Strengthen Economic Bond with Armenia: John Kerry
"I am proud and grateful for the enduring friendship of many in the Armenian community. As someone who for three decades represented Massachusetts, which boasts one of the largest...Read More »
Armenian Finance Minstry’s Tender ‘Staged’: Winners Decided Beforehand
Meanwhile, according to the paper, the RA Ministry of Finance, which received the funds, is distributing the money among companies close to the ministry...Read More »
POW Won’t Be Criminally Prosecuted If He Returns to Armenia: Deputy Defense Minister
The first deputy minister also informed the UNHCR representative that on several occasions, Armenia has reiterated its pledge not to criminally prosecute Injighulyan...Read More »
Truck Crashes into Protestors’ Two Cars Outside Yerevan City Hall
After the incident, according to the activists, the truck driver gave contradictory explanations, first saying he fell asleep at the wheel, then saying the truck's brakes stopped working.Read More »
Karabakh Plane Almost Ready for Take-Off
According to Adbashyan, the plane is currently undergoing a maintenance inspection carried out by the manufacturer. Asked will the much-anticipated flight really take place in 15 days...Read More »
Armenia to Apply for Second Round of Millennium Challenge Funding
"When a window opens, Armenia always applies and expresses interest in such programs, and we hope that in the near future it will meet the [necessary] criteria and there will be...Read More »
Expect a Recession After Armenia Joins Customs Union: Armenian MP
As for Armenia's signing an Association Agreement with the EU, Bagratyan believes that at least in the initial stage it would've been advantageous... Read More »