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Prisoners of Conscience, Biased Courts, Corrupt Army: Human Rights Violations in Armenia Report
State authorities in Armenia continue to violate human rights and fundamental freedoms, which are protected by the Constitution of... Read More »
Mining Company Defends Itself Against Opposition Environmentalists’ Concerns
Geoteam CJSC, which is exploiting the Amulsar gold mine in southern Armenia, in a statement issued today said it doesn't agree with...Read More »
No One has the Right to Issue Statements on Behalf of Brusov University: Statement
"Neither the university nor the self-governing body the Student Council has the authority to disseminate statements on... Read More »
US President Barack Obama Joins Mick Jagger, BB King to Belt Out the Blues
Weeks after US President Barack Obama sang a snippet of the soul hit “Let’s Stay Together” during a fundraiser at the Apollo Theater in...Read More »
Arthur Abraham’s Opponent in Mar. 31 Showdown Announced
Former IBF middleweight belt–holder, German boxer of Armenian descent Arthur Abraham (33-3, 27 KOs) will challenge super...Read More »
Occupy Mashtots Park Activist Halts Hunger Strike
The Occupy Mashtots Park activist and blogger, Bayandur Poghosyan, who yesterday declared a hunger strike to protest the construction of...Read More »
Assassination Attack on Abkhazia Leader Kills Bodyguard
Gunmen on Wednesday attacked the vehicle of the leader of the breakaway Georgian region of Abkhazia in an apparent assassination...Read More »
Participating in Eurovision in Baku will be Democratic Move: Dorians Manager
"All of Europe is now attentive to what reaction Azerbaijan will have to Armenians there [in Baku]. If they behave badly, it will be... Read More »
OSCE/ODIHR to Send Fewer Observers to Armenia than Past Elections
Contrary to the expectations of Armenia's opposition, the OSCE ODIHR (Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights) office is...Read More »
Armenia Police Call Roundtable Discussion on Mashtots Park Shop Construction
Armenia's police, in a statement issued Tuesday, defended its actions in Mashtots Park, saying that they are obliged to... Read More »