Armenian Family Caught in Gas Explosion Demands Compensation from Gazprom-Armenia
They have not even initiated criminal proceedings yet; those guilty have not been charged. […] The Government has given us rent money a few times, but that's not a solution. [The Government] can rein Gazprom-Armenia...
'Priority Problems of Utmost Importance:' Parliamentary Official Responds to Parents of Dead Armenian Soldiers
After years of futile protests, the parents have been heartened by the response from the Chairman of the NA Standing Committee on State and Legal Affairs Hovhannes Sahakyan: “The interpellations brought on by you are...
Armenian Protesters Address Message to “Republican Party Chairman Serzh Sargsyan”
“In the second phase [of the fight], we will block the main streets in Yerevan and other cities. Then it will become clear to everyone that police brutality is powerless against the peaceful rallies of citizens. In the third phase...
Armenian Government Still Unsure How to Subsidize Electricity Price Hike: NGO
In the event that the Executive subsidizes all types of consumers (industrial enterprises, organizations, and residential customers), as stated by the organization, it will cost around AMD 3 billion per month (USD 6 million)...
Cancer Patients in Armenia Suffer Severe Pain Because of Lack of Medications: HRW
The severe obstacles to good palliative care in Armenia deny patients adequate medical treatment, and violate the right to health, Human Rights Watch said. Armenia’s lack of action to improve access to essential...
Employees Will Receive Overdue Wages if They Renounce Claim to Penalty Wages, Nairit CEO Says
Anush Harutyunyan, former spokesperson of "Nairit," recounted the meeting to Epress.am. According to RA Labor Code “Nairit” employees, as stated by Harutyunyan, would receive almost double the employees' unpaid wages if they went to court...
Armenian Convict Denied Medical Care, Goes on Hunger Strike
Gevorgyan was unable to walk; he was emaciated and had difficulties talking. He complained that [prison administration] ignores his [health problems] and calls him a ‘malingerer.’ They claim that Gevorgyan only has...
Yazidi Family Demands Armenian Authorities Drop False Charges Against Their Son (Video)
What son would not defend [his mother] when they hit her, curse her right before his eyes? What's Yura guilty of? Why is he being framed? They drew a weapon on him thrice. Three of them attacked my son. What, Yura...
Armenian Activist Starts Hunger Strike in Front of President's House
“Time and time again, after voicing my protests against the ruling authorities and serzh sargsyan [sic], "unknown people" bring and dump manure outside my apartment in the night. Causing additional inconvenience to my neighbors...
Residents Stage Sit-In Near Government Building Demanding Their Apartments
Yepremyan, protester who owns property on 1 Tigran Mets Str., told Epress.am that more than 200 families have suffered from the activities of Glendale Hills Company: the developer has not yet provided the residents with...
Armenian Activist Finds Manure Outside His Doorstep, Transfers It to President's House
During his second trip to the Armenian president's house, the activist was detained and taken to the Kentron police station. Gaspari told Epress.am that he was released from custody after he refused to sign any documents...
Armenian Power Utility Sells Electricity on the Side, Falsifies Losses, Opposition MP Claims
The fight against the hike in electricity rates, as stated by Bagratyan, is justified, since such a price (AMD 48.78, starting August 1) is completely illogical. The primary reason for the increase, according to the economist...