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Religion Shouldn’t Become a Political Tool: Gul
Turkish President Abdullah Gül has warned against using Islam for political purposes in Arab Spring countries, suggesting that new political leaders focus...Read More »
Armenia Defense Ministry Confirms Soldier Shot at Azerbaijan Border
Armenia's Ministry of Defense has confirmed news published by local daily Aravot that at around 4:30 pm on Mar. 14, at the defense positions near the village of...Read More »
Government Stands Firm on Kiosk Placement in Mashtots Park, Activists Continue to Fight
While activists were protesting outside the government building, government members inside adopted a law which permits the construction of kiosks in...Read More »
Robert Kocharian to Speak Publicly Before Elections: Spokesperson
Head of former Armenian president Robert Kocharian's office Viktor Soghomonyan is confident that Kocharian will speak publicly before the May parliamentary election.Read More »
Police Seize Occupy Mashtots Park Activists’ Tent as Brawl Ensues
Local police at around 9:30 pm on Wednesday night raided a central Yerevan park where activists have been protesting non-stop for a month and...Read More »
Armavia Forgets About Bankruptcy, Promises ‘Busy Summer’
Armavia airline has reached an agreement with Zvartnots International Airport, according to a statement by the Armenian air carrier. Read More »
Deceased Soldier’s Fellow Servicemen Subject to Pressure, Insists Human Rights Group
The Helsinki Citzens' Assembly Vandzor Office has several concerns regarding the investigation into the death of Hayk Movses Khachatryan...Read More »
Self-Determined Citizens to March for Public Interest
A protest march on Mar. 15 in defense of public space will begin at 3 pm from Student Park in central Yerevan — as one of the...Read More »
Burberry Sues Armenian Coffee Chain Jazzve Over Trademark Infringement
The British luxury brand Burberry Ltd. has filed proceedings against Armenian coffee chain Jazzve, the coffee company's attorney...Read More »
Justice, Finance Ministers Join Republican Party of Armenia
Justice Minister Hrayr Tovmasyan, Finance Minister Vache Gabrielyan and MP Viktor Dallakyan (no party affiliation) have submitted applications for...Read More »