'Exceptionally Sensitive and Caring;' Republican Professor Pens Article on Yerevan Mayor
Today we have a mayor who has accumulated a learning experience over the years working in local government. He is well aware of the issues facing each of the 12 administrative...
Supporter of Yerevan Gunmen Bedbound Since Release from Prison
In the appeal, the lawyers stressed that the Bechterew’s disease, which the inmate has previously undergone a spine surgery for, is grounds alone for changing his preventive measure...
Sick Yerevan Prisoner Discharged from Hospital, Still 'Denied Treatment'
According to the lawyer, the Harutyunyan was transferred to the prison suddenly, with no warning whatsoever; “I was going to visit him on December 30 at the Convicts' Hospital...
'Will Kill You If You Leave Me;' Women's Group Shares Story of Yerevan Domestic Violence Victim
When the man phoned home from prison and asked what “his Artyom” was doing, the grandmother replied, “he wants his mother.” Arthur, then, urged his mother to “buy him a plush bunny to play with...
Armenian Organizations and Individuals Sign Statement Against Rising Acts of Hatred
- We are gravely concerned for the working class Armenians who are recipients of social services such as Section 8 housing, Medicare and social security...
Armenian Hunger-Striking Prisoner Plans to Now Refuse Water
Nerses Poghosyan, a suspect arrested seven months ago as part of the Armenian law enforcement forces’ investigation into an alleged coup plot...
Opposition Activist Charged with Violence Against Police Officer Says He Has No Hope for Acquittal
Safaryan has been behind bars for nearly year; he was arrested on January 1, 2016, and subsequently charged with assaulting police officer Gegham Khachatryan, after several dozen members of...
Injured Sasna Tsrer Member Getting Sicker Instead of Receiving Needed Treatment at Hospital, Lawyer Says
His room was so cold that my hands were freezing in my gloves. The remote control for the TV was nowhere...
Adoption of Domestic Violence Law in Armenia Opposed by Pro-Russian Groups: Report
Thus, we can confidently claim that the groups spreading misinformation about the RA Bill on “Preventing and Combating Domestic Violence” and presenting it as a bill “imposed by Europe and America against morality” are...
Armenia's People Have Not Been Prepared for Peace, Oppositionist Says
Manukyan, however, insisted that economic issues correlate highly with political ones; “War suggests economy. According to estimates of a number of economists, imported goods are 30% more expensive because of...
Military Unit Promises to Pay Contract Serviceman's Money after Azerbaijani Website Reports Issue
Our reporter explained to the caller that Epress.am was responsible for the activities of other news agencies and told him that our editors would like to hear...
Inmates of Yerevan Prison Held in 'Torturous Conditions,' Human Rights Activists Say
The human rights activist also commented on the lack of sufficient medical capacity in the prison; “Recently, when I was on my way to visit my client in his cell...