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France’s Genocide Denial Bill Put on Hold
France's new law punishing denial of genocide (including the Armenian Genocide) was put on hold Tuesday after politicians opposed to the legislation...Read More »
In Election Year, Armenia’s News Outlets Have to Unite in the Fight for Freedom of Speech: Opinion
A few legislative amendments were made in Armenia in 2011, which impacted the environment of media activities — and not all of these brought about...Read More »
Withdrawing France from Minsk Group is Responsibility of This Structure: EU Representative in Baku
The question of withdrawing France from the OSCE Minsk Group is the responsibility of this very structure, head of EU representation in Baku Roland Kobia...Read More »
Journalists, News Media in Armenia More Persecuted in 2011 Than Ever Before: Expert
2011 was an unprecedented difficult year for journalists, said Yerevan-based Committee to Protect Freedom of Expression President Ashot Melikyan.Read More »
Facebook Administrators Arrested in Iran
Four Facebook administrators who organized a virtual beauty contest have been arrested in Iran. They are accused of spreading "corruption and shamelessness".Read More »
Armenian Man Sentenced to 6 Years in Prison for Medicare Fraud
An Armenian man will spend six years in federal prison for his part in a Charleston-based Medicare fraud scheme that threatened to cost the...Read More »
The 3 Ruling Coalition Parties to Meet More Frequently Ahead of Elections: Spokesperson
Leaders of the three parties that comprise Armenia's ruling coalition met on Monday evening at the president's office.Read More »
Turkey is Waiting, While Collecting Signatures Continues in French Senate
Turkey is currently waiting for the conclusion of the legal process in France. If the law is adopted, Ankara will implement ready-prepared sanctions against France...Read More »
Who will Head Armenian National Congress Party List?
The Armenian National Congress party list will be headed by Levon Ter-Petrossian and Stepan Demirchyan. This news was conveyed to local...Read More »
Armenia’s Oskanian Signals Political Comeback, Urges Free, Fair Elections
“Talk about my involvement with the Prosperous Armenia Party (BHK) is not without basis,” Oskanian said in a written statement circulated by...Read More »