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Judge Ruled Against Motion by Opposition Youth Activist Tigran Araqelyan’s Attorney
Tigran Araqelyan's attorney, Vahe Grigoryan, motioned to change the precautionary measure against his client or that he be released on bail.Read More »
March 1 Report a ‘Surprise’ for the New Year: Opinion
The entire law enforcement system in Armenia was annihilated by the report on the events of Mar. 1–2, 2008, published by...Read More »
Russia Earthquake: Magnitude 6.9 Quake Hits Southeast
An earthquake of 6.9 magnitude hit southeastern Russia near the border with Mongolia on Tuesday, the US Geological Survey said.Read More »
Yerevan Metro, Buses to Run Till 2 am on New Year’s Eve
The Yerevan metro (subway) and all public transportation vehicles will have extended hours on the night of Dec. 31.Read More »
Armenian National Congress Ready to Collaborate with Dashnaktsutyun, Heritage Party
The extra-parliamentary opposition bloc the Armenian National Congress (HAK) welcomed the Dec. 27 joint statement issued by...Read More »
Conscript Who Lost his Eye to be Discharged from Hospital: Prosthetic Not Yet Inserted
Narek Avetisyan, who was moved to the Ophthalmological Center named after S. Malayan in Yerevan as a result of a Dec. 14 incident...Read More »
Armenia President Spokesperson Refutes Brawl between Armenia, Azerbaijan Presidents
A story published today which reported that during the CIS Summit in Moscow on Dec.19 a "scuffle” (or outright brawl) erupted...Read More »
Azerbaijan President Pardons 3 Political Prisoners, 70 Still Remain: Human Rights Activist
Director of the Institute for Peace and Democracy (IPD) Leila Yunus has expressed regret that "this pardon, as those of the past, did not solve the problem of political prisoners." Read More »
Armenian Parliamentary Opposition Parties Make an Offer to Ruling Party
The Heritage Party and the Armenian Revolutionary Federation (Dashnaktsutyun) today issued a joint statement, welcoming the position...Read More »
Lake Sevan: Level Increasing, But Problems with Natural Reproduction of Fish
Lake Sevan basin environmental projects are pursuing three goals: raising the level of the lake, ensuring clean water in the lake and protecting biodiversity. Read More »