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‘Cover Your Noses; Let’s Go to the Wastewater’
- Do they think there are no pregnant women in these 5 buildings? And that Mr. Gor Vardanyan… Did he think he was on a movie set? Was he trying to show off his biceps?”Read More »
Protesting Oppositionist Subjected to Physical Violence by Republicans
A member of the opposition Yerkir Tsirani faction, Marine Khachatryan, was on Tuesday subjected to physical violence in the Council of Elders of Yerevan by members of Armenia’s ...Read More »
‘Ardvi Is No Ordinary Village;’ Locals Have No High Hopes for Gold Mine Operation
The villagers are also proud of the fact that “Ardvi is the only place where there has never lived a Turk.” In the 30s of last century, they claim, “famous Ardvi native Artush of Aghalo...Read More »
Armenia’s Police Support Gunning Down of Stray Dogs, Animal Lovers Claim
“The video was filmed and sent [to Dingo] by local residents. In such cases - arbitrary use of weapons in public areas - the police are obliged to take action even if there...Read More »
Armenian Villagers Set Precedent by Boycotting Public Hearings on Mining Project: Discussion
I was very surprised; I had never seen such a thing before. People were boycotting not only the mining project itself but also the public hearings...Read More »
Shnogh Villagers Demand Compensation for Damage Caused by Mining
As a result of Teghout mine development by 'Teghout' CJSC, the Shnogh River and the areas belonging to us are regularly and continuously polluted with the leaks and emissions ...Read More »
Villagers Fighting Against Mine Exploitation Terrorized by Mining Company Supporters: Statement
The person shooting the video was the same person having drilled a hole in the mining area without any permit for Shekaghbyur project. The other supporter of the company was the...Read More »
Villagers in Armenia Protest Against Mine Exploitation
One of the villagers’ main concerns is that after the mine is put into operation, their communities will be deprived of drinking and irrigation water, which will inevitably hinder ...Read More »
Second Rockfall in Two Months Injures Another Miner in Armenia
Representatives of the Akhtala Mining and Processing Enterprise refused to comment on the incident, claiming that they were not authorized to in the absence of director Lyova Vardanyan...Read More »
Company Wants to Exploit Mine in Armenia Through Cheating, Locals Insist
The Ardvi-Lori initiative group has written an open letter-application from to Lori province MPs on behalf of Ardvi residents, asking for...Read More »