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How Armenia’s Politicians will be Greeting the New Year
Several Armenian MPs prefer to greet the new year in Armenia. They, along with one extra-parliamentary opposition representative, took a...Read More »
‘Isn’t Turkey Ashamed of Using Hrant Dink’s Words to its Own Advantage?’ Turkey’s Armenians Respond to France Genocide Bill
"However this time, the law the French law goes beyond recognition of genocide, and bans its denial. This gives Turkey a chance to... Read More »
Sarkozy Advised to ‘Ask His Father’ about Genocide
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan accused France of genocide in Algeria in the 1940s and 50s, in his latest response to a French parliament...Read More »
Decrepit State of Schools Not Appropriate Subject for Press Conference, Says Education Minister
Yerevan schoolchildren who have endured dire conditions have to continue to withstand the decrepit state of their schools, believes Armenia's...Read More »
Georgians Rediscover Christmas Tree Traditions
Georgia's ancient traditions have become more popular than ever — including a more environmentally friendly version of the Christmas tree.Read More »
Ahmadinejad in Yerevan: Why Armenia and Iran Need Each Other
Friendly relations with problematic Iran smoothly fit in Armenia's foreign policy, which local politicians and pundits have dubbed...Read More »
Opposition MPs, Environmentalists Ask Government to Put an End to Mining in Armenia
Heritage Party members and representatives of several organizations working in the environmental and human rights sectors signed a...Read More »
Armenian National Congress Belgian Activist’s Family ‘Hostages’ in Armenia, Says Wife
Belgian national, Yerevan resident Luc Wadewale, who was arrested on Nov. 28 for "brutal breach of public order" and then released three days later,...Read More »
‘Yes, We Know it’s Christmas,’ Say African Musicians as They Record Response to Band Aid
After 28 years of silently tolerating it, a group of unemployed local musicians have joined forces to release a Christmas single, entitled "Yes we do,"...Read More »
North Korea Warns South to Show ‘Respect’ for Kim Jong-il
North Korea urged South Korea on Friday to “show proper respect” over the death of its leader, Kim Jong-il, calling the South’s decision to... Read More »