Armenia as "Semi-Consolidated Authoritarian Regime": Freedom House Report
International human rights watchdog Freedom House, in its Nations in Transit 2014 report on post-communist democratic governance published on June 12...
Backlash Against Parajanov Exhibit as Part of Russian Heritage Month in New York
Sergei Parajanov's work will be exhibited as part of the 12th annual Russian Heritage Month in New York from June 17 – July 10. This news has angered a number of...
Dem Em Marches Against Continued Pressure by Employers: Multimedia Photo Series
A march organized by the pressure group Dem Em against pension reform took place on June 11 with the participation of many citizens who say their employers are...
"Country is Falling Apart": Armenian Revolutionary Asks Court Not to Postpone Trial
"He who believes that a lawyer is able to help believes there is justice in Armenia. If I believed [this], I wouldn't have grabbed a baton; I would pin my hopes on...
"Masked Men Beat Me for 4 Hours," Defendant in Gang Case Wrote Before His Death
"I made a confession upon being pressured and beaten by masked police employees of the 6th division. I did not commit assault; I did not have drugs in...
Armenia Will Answer to Ceasefire Violation If Found Guilty: Defense Minister
Armenia is ready to answer to the violation of ceasefire, if it's proven to be guilty, Minister of Defense of the Republic of Armenia (RA) Seyran Ohanyan said in...
Top 10 Scandals of Former PM Tigran Sargsyan's Government, According to Nikol Pashinyan
Former prime minister Tigran Sargsyan's government was the "most scandalous" in the history of the third Republic of Armenia, said MP Nikol Pashinyan today.
European Human Rights Court to Examine Corruption of Land Ownership Auctions in Armenia
Babken Tamrazyan, who took his case to the ECtHR, for 25 years cultivated and developed a piece of state land. According to the attorney, however, the plot of land...
Police Detained, Then Released Drivers Against Paid Parking and Penalties
Artur Sroyan, Armen Mikaelyan, Armen Bilyan, and Artash Misakyan, members of an initiative called "Get out of our pocket" against new paid parking spaces and...
Jermuk Residents Against Amulsar But Voted for Mayor Who Supports Mine Exploitation
Jermuk residents are against exploitation of Amulsar mine, but they voted for a mayor who is in favor of it.
Police Confiscated Personal Belongings of Activists Protesting Afrikyan House Demolition
Eleven activists who attempted to occupy the historic Afrikyan (also known as Afrikyanov) house yesterday evening were detained by police and...
Giving the Green Light to Kickbacks: MPs Unhappy with Loans for North-South Road Construction
The RA Ministry of Transportation and Communications has approached the National Assembly with a proposal for a new loan to continue construction of...