Parliament Deputy Speaker Criticized for 'False Promises' to Yazidis in Armenia
2015 is coming to an end, and the promises of the NA Deputy Speaker have not been fulfilled. It's regrettable that [Sharmazanov] forgets his promises, and even more so given that these promises were made on...
Victims' Relatives Doubt Gyumri Massacre Suspect Was Acting Alone (Photo)
The Avetisyans’ relatives, on the other hand, have other concerns. Speaking to reporters during one of the many breaks, Rima Avetisyan stated they did not believe Permyakov had acted alone: “I see his face and his state, and...
Relatives Stage Protest in Support of Armenian Lifers on Hunger Strike
Having received no response from the Government or the Minister of Justice, the protesters decided to continue their protest action in front of the RA National Assembly. The relatives said they intended to...
Armenia's New Constitution Will Not Improve Economic Competition, Expert Says
“What prevented the old Constitution from stopping abuses of dominant position. If there's no will, this new Constitution will also be unable to change anything,” Gevorgyan said...
36% of Armenians Support Eurasian Economic Union Membership, Survey Shows
24.8 % of respondents supported Armenia's membership into the EEU and the EU, respectively. 11.8% said they wanted Armenia to join both the unions, while 10.1% didn't want to see Armenia in either of the structures...
Armenian Artist Detained by Security Forces for Staging Protest With Cardboard Tank
The NSS has confiscated Gevorgyan's passport and released him on his own recognizance; they said nothing about initiating criminal proceedings: “They said I had to come in, if necessary...
Azeri Fire Kills Third Armenian Soldier Over 4-Day Period - Official
Note, Armenian Defense Minister said in a news conference on December 6 that tensions have escalated once again on the line of contact, leaving 3 soldiers wounded in the December 4-6 period...
'Emaciated' Hayk Kyureghyan Deprived of Adequate Medical Treatment, Father Alerts
Hayk Kyureghyan, a supporter of Armenian political prisoners sentenced in September to nine years in jail for hooliganism, has been on a hunger strike for 24 consecutive days. Kyureghyan's father, Armenak Kyureghyan,..
Criminal Case Initiated Against Referendum Observer for 'Hindering Commission's Work'
Recall, the observer was detained and held in police custody for more than three hours on Sunday. Speaking to Epress.am, the observer had said he had been recording mass violations at the two polling stations where he was...
Office of Armenia's 'Weak and Spineless' Ombudsman Stained on Human Rights Day (Photo)
Meanwhile, it's essential to recognize once and for all that if the strategy and tactics of the struggle are limited by those privileged by the authorities, then this struggle is doomed to fail. A casino never loses, and winners only legitimize its existence...
Armenian Soldier Faces Jail If Not Found Mentally Disordered After Azeri Captivity
“He behaved very strangely. He recognized us but showed no reaction. He didn't look like himself. I had heard that he was inadequate... but I could not believe my own eyes when I saw him,” Harutyunyan said...
Adoption of Armenia's New Constitution As Depicted by Independent Observers and Media
Prior to referendum day, a number of citizens had demanded their names be removed from electoral roll, stating they did not want to participate in the “illegitimate election process.” Authorities refused to comply...