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Journalists, News Media in Armenia More Persecuted in 2011 Than Ever Before: Expert
2011 was an unprecedented difficult year for journalists, said Yerevan-based Committee to Protect Freedom of Expression President Ashot Melikyan.Read More »
Facebook Administrators Arrested in Iran
Four Facebook administrators who organized a virtual beauty contest have been arrested in Iran. They are accused of spreading "corruption and shamelessness".Read More »
Armenian Man Sentenced to 6 Years in Prison for Medicare Fraud
An Armenian man will spend six years in federal prison for his part in a Charleston-based Medicare fraud scheme that threatened to cost the...Read More »
The 3 Ruling Coalition Parties to Meet More Frequently Ahead of Elections: Spokesperson
Leaders of the three parties that comprise Armenia's ruling coalition met on Monday evening at the president's office.Read More »
Turkey is Waiting, While Collecting Signatures Continues in French Senate
Turkey is currently waiting for the conclusion of the legal process in France. If the law is adopted, Ankara will implement ready-prepared sanctions against France...Read More »
Who will Head Armenian National Congress Party List?
The Armenian National Congress party list will be headed by Levon Ter-Petrossian and Stepan Demirchyan. This news was conveyed to local...Read More »
Armenia’s Oskanian Signals Political Comeback, Urges Free, Fair Elections
“Talk about my involvement with the Prosperous Armenia Party (BHK) is not without basis,” Oskanian said in a written statement circulated by...Read More »
Parties Agree to Boycott Trial in Killed Soldier Artak Nazaryan Case
The family of rifle platoon commander Artak Nazaryan, who died suddenly while serving in Tavush marz (province) during peacetime on Jul. 27, 2010...Read More »
Sasun Mikaelyan: Strong Candidate, Victory Guaranteed, Asserts Opposition
The current mayor of Hrazdan is a member of the Republican Party of Armenia (HHK), and the HHK in Armenia today is...Read More »
Armenian National Congress’ 18 Political Parties Agree to Run in Elections as an Alliance: Zurabyan
Recognizing their political responsibility before the people, the 18 political groups that make up the opposition bloc the Armenian National Congress...Read More »