Corruption, Torture, and Lack of Government Transparency: US State Department on Armenia
"The most significant human rights problems during the year were corruption and lack of transparency in government, limitations on the right of citizens to...
What Can Bribes Get You in Armenian Prisons? New Report Identifies Some Examples
Overcrowding, inadequate sanitary conditions and medical care, and corruption are problems in prisons in Armenia, and conditions in some cases were harsh and...
Armenian Pressure Group Promises 'Tantamount Counterstrike' to Intimidators
There have been various attempts at terror, persecution, and pressure on the Dem Em ("I am against") initiative protesting the mandatory component of the...
Former Foreign Minister Didn't Address Parliament on March 1 Commission, Left the Room
Former foreign minister, Prosperous Armenia Party MP Vartan Oskanian (pictured) refused to speak during the discussion in Armenia's parliament today on...
It Remains Only for Robert Kocharian to Demand March 1 Killings be Solved: MP
As long as the Republican Party of Armenia (HHK) remains in power, it won't allow the "slaughter" of March 1 to be uncovered, said MP Alexander Arzoumanian today...
Health Minister to Fight 'Shadow Economy' at Expense of Expectant Mothers
Treatment for complications arising during pregnancy will also be paid. For these, pregnant women will have to pay 5,000 AMD ($12.10).
Patient Released: Court Dismissed Psychiatric Clinic Doctor's Claim
Juleta Amarikyan, who was taken to Avan Psychiatric Clinic against her will, will no longer remain in the clinic for compulsory psychiatric treatment...
Armenian Lavash Manufacturer Might be Forced to Close Due to High Cost of Gas: Paper
Garni Suriki Lavash Production Enterprise has found itself in a very difficult situation because of high tariffs for electricity and gas...
Ruling Party Discussing Postponing Controversial Pension System by a Year: Paper
The elite of the ruling Republican Party of Armenia is discussing the option of postponing for one year the mandatory component of the new funded...
Sacked Deputy Director of Armenia's National Security Service Now Replaced
Upon a presidential decree, Hrant Yepiskoposyan was appointed to the position of First Deputy Director of Armenia's National Security Service...
Justice Minister Doesn't Know How Much President's Brother Earns from Speed Cameras
The speed limit enforcement cameras installed in Yerevan must be removed and an investigation launched to expose corruption in this sector...
'Heroism Is Not Defeating the Enemy': MP on Establishing March 1 Commission
The proposal to establish a commission to study the events of March 1 is a chance for the parliamentary majority to recover, said Armenian National Congress...