Mugham is Respected Art Form in the East: Debate in Armenia
"We say, Azerbaijani, Turkish, Persian... I say, these nations would be insulted if that which we broadcast on TV, which we have made ours...
Armenian Lawyer Defends Russian-Speaking Prisoners' Rights in Israel
Because of discrimination in Israeli prisons, Russian-speaking inmates do not receive parole.
Largest Supermarket Chain in Armenia Sells 100% of its Shares
Viest Assets Ltd., registered in the British Virgin Islands, will become the new shareholder of Star Divide CJSC, owner of Star, the...
Thousands Protest Against Rising Food Prices in Delhi
Thousands of people have gathered in the Indian capital, Delhi, to take part in a rally to protest against rising food prices and unemployment.
Opposition Must Not Allow Authorities to Stay in Power for Another Term: Khachatryan
The coalition declaration signed last week by the Republican Party of Armenia, Prosperous Armenia and Rule of Law (Orinats Yerkir) has...
US Deputy State Secretary to Visit Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia Today
From Feb. 23–26, US Deputy Secretary of State James B. Steinberg will visit Armenia, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Albania and Bosnia.
Prices of Dairy Products in Armenia Also Increased
A few local dairy producers raised the prices on their goods yesterday, reports local daily Haykakan Jamanak ("Armenian Times").
'I've Always Bought Potatoes Outside...' and Other Confessions: Yerevan Residents on Ban
Yerevan street vendors have been protesting for about a month against the mayor's ban on street trade. During numerous protests and...
42 Deaths, 18–20 Year Olds. Roundtable on Human Rights in Armenia's Army
The Helsinki Citizens' Assembly Vanadzor office has published a report with statistics on the number of deaths in Armenia's armed forces in...
Son Of Iranian Opposition Leader Karrubi Detained
An Iranian opposition website has reported that Iranian authorities have arrested the son of prominent opposition leader Mehdi Karrubi.
Earthquake in Samtskhe-Javakheti
An earthquake measuring 3.2 on the Richter scale hit the mainly Armenian populated Georgian region of Samtskhe-Javakheti at 2:20 am...
Political Prisoners in Bahrain to be Released
Bahrain's king ordered the release of some political prisoners Tuesday, conceding to another opposition demand as the...