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Armenian Police Search Activist’s Apartment: Lragir
Police searched civil society activist Arsen Ohanyan's home on the morning of Feb. 28.Read More »
‘We Need to Turn the Page on March 1’: Dashnak MP
In the case of March 1, everything is disclosed — there remains only one question: who was killed from whose bullet? Read More »
Decision to Charge Pregnant Women for Medical Services Temporarily Annulled
Armenia's Ministry of Health yesterday evening withdrew its decision to charge women who experience complications during their pregnancies 5,000 dram...Read More »
Heritage Party Leader Raffi Hovannisian to Attend HAK March 1 Rally
On March 1, members of the Heritage Party will participate in the rally organized by the Armenian National Congress (HAK), which will begin at 3 pm...Read More »
Armenian Government Does Not Intend to Forgive Armavia Owner’s Debts
Armenian air carrier Armavia owned by businessman Mikhail Baghdasarov (pictured), which ceased operations last year, accumulated enormous debts to...Read More »
Facility for Industrial Waste in Hrazdan Gorge Serious Environmental Concern: Paper
Rusal Armenal CJSC plans to establish a facility for industrial waste on its property on the left bank of the Hrazdan River. The facility is to be operational for...Read More »
Armenian Pressure Group Promises ‘Tantamount Counterstrike’ to Intimidators
There have been various attempts at terror, persecution, and pressure on the Dem Em ("I am against") initiative protesting the mandatory component of the...Read More »
Health Minister to Fight ‘Shadow Economy’ at Expense of Expectant Mothers
Treatment for complications arising during pregnancy will also be paid. For these, pregnant women will have to pay 5,000 AMD ($12.10). Read More »
Armenian Lavash Manufacturer Might be Forced to Close Due to High Cost of Gas: Paper
Garni Suriki Lavash Production Enterprise has found itself in a very difficult situation because of high tariffs for electricity and gas...Read More »
Ruling Party Discussing Postponing Controversial Pension System by a Year: Paper
The elite of the ruling Republican Party of Armenia is discussing the option of postponing for one year the mandatory component of the new funded...Read More »