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March 1: What Happened, Who's to Blame

March 1: What Happened, Who's to Blame

On the sixth anniversary of March 1, 2008, Epress.am presents the video report "March 1: What Happened and Who's to Blame," in which MPs from...

Putin, Hands Off Armenia and Ukraine: Victims of March 1 Commemorated in Armenian Capital

Putin, Hands Off Armenia and Ukraine: Victims of March 1 Commemorated in Armenian Capital

"We blame Putin, who sponsored [former president of Armenia] Robert Kocharian, who used the regular Armenian army against peaceful demonstrators...

The Victims of March 1, 2008

The Victims of March 1, 2008

10 people were killed on the streets of central Yerevan on March 1–2, 2008: 2 police officers and 8 civilians.

Armenian Police Search Activist's Apartment: Lragir

Armenian Police Search Activist's Apartment: Lragir

Police searched civil society activist Arsen Ohanyan's home on the morning of Feb. 28.

Healthcare Ministry Cannot Control 40,000 Pregnant Women in the Fight Against Corruption

Journalists remarked that the ministry's function is not to control pregnant women but to eliminate corruption in medical establishments.

'We Need to Turn the Page on March 1': Dashnak MP

'We Need to Turn the Page on March 1': Dashnak MP

In the case of March 1, everything is disclosed — there remains only one question: who was killed from whose bullet?

Decision to Charge Pregnant Women for Medical Services Temporarily Annulled

Armenia's Ministry of Health yesterday evening withdrew its decision to charge women who experience complications during their pregnancies 5,000 dram...

'Fear of Retribution Led to High Degree of Media Self-Censorship': 2013 Report on Armenia

'Fear of Retribution Led to High Degree of Media Self-Censorship': 2013 Report on Armenia

Print, online, and broadcast media "was controlled by, or generally expressed views sympathetic to, the government," reads the latest report published by...

Heritage Party Leader Raffi Hovannisian to Attend HAK March 1 Rally

On March 1, members of the Heritage Party will participate in the rally organized by the Armenian National Congress (HAK), which will begin at 3 pm...

Armenian Government Does Not Intend to Forgive Armavia Owner's Debts

Armenian Government Does Not Intend to Forgive Armavia Owner's Debts

Armenian air carrier Armavia owned by businessman Mikhail Baghdasarov (pictured), which ceased operations last year, accumulated enormous debts to...

Facility for Industrial Waste in Hrazdan Gorge Serious Environmental Concern: Paper

Facility for Industrial Waste in Hrazdan Gorge Serious Environmental Concern: Paper

Rusal Armenal CJSC plans to establish a facility for industrial waste on its property on the left bank of the Hrazdan River. The facility is to be operational for...

Armenian Police Continue to Torture and Abuse Detained Persons: Report

Armenian Police Continue to Torture and Abuse Detained Persons: Report

Though torture and inhuman treatment is prohibited by law in Armenia, according to reports by various organizations, "members of the security forces continued to...