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Shant Harutyunyan Fears Possible Provocation at Psychiatric Hospital: Ombudsman’s Office
According to the office of the Ombudsman, during their private conversation, Harutyunyan was calm and he didn't raise any...Read More »
Yerevan Residents Unite in Fight Against Building Construction
Construction work that was halted due to a Nov. 2 court decision resumed early this morning at 5 Komitas Ave....Read More »
Arrested Doctor’s Colleagues Demand His Release
An independent medical trade union in Armenia is asking that Dr. Vahagn Madoyan, arrested a few days ago and currently in pre-trial detention...Read More »
Georgians Will Feel Nostalgia for Saakashvili: Opinion
"A man of extremes, he leaves office almost as reviled as he was adored ten years ago."Read More »
Majority of Armenian MPs Didn’t Participate in Karabakh Recognition Vote
A bill to recognize the Republic of Nagorno Karabakh was put to a vote in Armenia's National Assembly today.Read More »
40 Soldiers Poisoned in Ararat Military Unit: Newspaper
Mass poisoning has been recorded in a military unit in the town of Ararat, reports local daily Haykakan Zhamanak.Read More »
Parliamentary Speaker on How Re-Elected Control Chamber Chairperson Must Work
Ishkhan Zakaryan was re-elected as Chair of the Control Chamber of Armenia.Read More »
Armenian Parliament Approves Bill to Raise Officials’ Salaries
With 69 in favor, 37 against, and 6 abstentions, Armenia's National Assembly passed a bill to raise the salaries of government officials.Read More »
Yerevan Court Rules to Keep Detained Activists in Prison
The Court of General Jurisdiction of Kentron and Nork Marash Administrative Districts earlier today ruled to keep in prison Shant Harutyunyan... Read More »
Armenian Parliamentary Speaker Hosts Guests in Son’s Hotel at State Budget’s Expense
RA National Assembly President Hovik Abrahamyan often puts up official guests at the National Hotel, owned by his son.Read More »