2026, 20 May, Wednesday
New Property Tax Changes in the Name of Justice But Gentrifying Yerevan 

New Property Tax Changes in the Name of Justice But Gentrifying Yerevan 

A progressive property tax is by no means equal to progressive income tax either in terms of social justice or social polarization. A flat income tax widens the income gap․․․

Underfinanced Public Kindergartens to be Occupied by

Underfinanced Public Kindergartens to be Occupied by "Liberators" 

- With the current facilities we have, we will never resolve this issue. These kids are growing up, they are not simply subjects waiting under kindergarten walls when a vacant place will open for them...

Red Tape May Result in Some Refugees from Azerbaijan not Receiving Homes 

Red Tape May Result in Some Refugees from Azerbaijan not Receiving Homes 

My children migrated to Russia, but I did not, I lived here, I only moved to them temporarily from time to time and I was never told I didn't have that right...

Journalist Offered a Gift for Dropping the Report on Unpaid Salaries 

Journalist Offered a Gift for Dropping the Report on Unpaid Salaries 

Epress.am has been alerted for the second time in the recent months that the staff of "Sky Group" cleaning firm outsourced for "HayPost" postal service are not paid their salaries for March and April․․․

Corrupt Land Sales to Lydian in Amulsar: Gndevaz Mayor and his Son are under Court Trial

Corrupt Land Sales to Lydian in Amulsar: Gndevaz Mayor and his Son are under Court Trial

The investigating body did nothing to investigate responsibility for concealing state documents and to make a criminal characterization to it.

Armenia ‘under pressure’ from UK and US over mining dispute, EU report says

Armenia ‘under pressure’ from UK and US over mining dispute, EU report says

...These opponents argue that the PM has no regard for protecting the environment and question why the British and Americans should exploit Armenia's natural resources.’

Living With the Virus: Lockdown Relaxed in Armenia

Living With the Virus: Lockdown Relaxed in Armenia

We have a capacity to handle 3000-4000 cases daily, of which 1500 cases in hospitals. We keep 850 of the patients in hospitals, and isolate 350 asymptomatic patients in hotels.․․

Sad Sad May 1 

Sad Sad May 1 

Key Tsarukyan Business Aide, CEO of

Key Tsarukyan Business Aide, CEO of "Multi Group Concern" Detained 

The second instance of criminal charges is related to illegal construction of a hotel on Abovyan street in Yerevan by Multi Group. These charges were brought in April 2020.

Armenia Summons Citizens Stranded Due to COVID-19

Armenia Summons Citizens Stranded Due to COVID-19

In the meanwhile, many citizens, especially labor migrants who lost shelter and jobs, are placed at temporary accommodations covered by the Embassy and rich Armenians...

As a Monopoly Russia Manipulates Gas Prices in Armenia 

As a Monopoly Russia Manipulates Gas Prices in Armenia 

The issue is that starting January 1 2019, Russian state enterprise "Gazprom Export" sells gas at the border of Armenia at 165 USD per 1000 cubic meters (before it was 150 USD)...

Worker Protest During State of Emergency Orchestrated by Employer 

Worker Protest During State of Emergency Orchestrated by Employer 

During the forced leave, Darbinyan did not pay the workers (although he is obliged to pay at least 2/3 of their wages according to the Labor Code), instead he fired part of the labor force with a promise to hire...