Armenian Parliament Passes Bill on ‘Preventing Violence in Family’
The National Assembly of Armenia overwhelmingly passed a bill Friday seeking to “prevent family violence, protect persons subjected to family violence, and restore family ...
Former Artsvashen Residents Gather in Yerevan to Protest Against Decades of Neglect
The demonstrators, most of whom get their income mainly from cattle-breeding, also complained about the level of unemployment in Chambarak which forces more and more people ...
Shnogh Villagers Demand Compensation for Damage Caused by Mining
As a result of Teghout mine development by 'Teghout' CJSC, the Shnogh River and the areas belonging to us are regularly and continuously polluted with the leaks and emissions ...
Villagers Fighting Against Mine Exploitation Terrorized by Mining Company Supporters: Statement
The person shooting the video was the same person having drilled a hole in the mining area without any permit for Shekaghbyur project. The other supporter of the company was the...
19-Year-Old Soldier Pleads Guilty to Murder of Fellow Serviceman
Forensic examinations also found that Khudaverdyan was conscious at the time of the murder and all his actions were a product of his own volition. Syunik district court judge...
Villagers in Armenia Protest Against Mine Exploitation
One of the villagers’ main concerns is that after the mine is put into operation, their communities will be deprived of drinking and irrigation water, which will inevitably hinder ...
Second Rockfall in Two Months Injures Another Miner in Armenia
Representatives of the Akhtala Mining and Processing Enterprise refused to comment on the incident, claiming that they were not authorized to in the absence of director Lyova Vardanyan...
Chamber of Advocates Chairman Criticized for Incompetent and Homophobic Remarks
They might, for example, want to create a Union of Manure Eaters, go out into the street, go to schools and try to campaign for manure eating....
Minister Explains Why Armenia Should Aspire to 4-Million Population
A 4-million population is a necessity, taking into account first of all the geographical position of the country. The size of the domestic market is very ...
Armenian Ministry to Remove ‘Tough Soviet Regulations’ from Labor Code
According to the ministry, enterprises with up to 10 employees are considered as ultra-small. In Armenia, they make up 95% of the total number of businesses ...
How Russia Today Tricks Armenian Facebook Users
Russia allocates an annual amount of 300 million USD for the maintenance of the TV station. RT never provides critical coverage of the activity of Russian government or President Putin...
Armenian Domestic Violence Bill Does Not Ensure Effective Protection for Victims, Activists Say
The demonstrators demanded that the authorities change the name of the bill back to its original one and make other contextual changes to the draft to ensure...