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Yerevan Court Rules to Keep Detained Activists in Prison

Yerevan Court Rules to Keep Detained Activists in Prison

The Court of General Jurisdiction of Kentron and Nork Marash Administrative Districts earlier today ruled to keep in prison Shant Harutyunyan...

Police Violated Citizens' 'Right to Protest' in Armenia

Police Violated Citizens' 'Right to Protest' in Armenia

David Gevorgyan, detained during the clashes on Mashtots Ave. in Yerevan on Nov. 5, claims that police actions against him and fellow detainees were unlawful.

Armenian Parliamentary Speaker Hosts Guests in Son's Hotel at State Budget's Expense

Armenian Parliamentary Speaker Hosts Guests in Son's Hotel at State Budget's Expense

RA National Assembly President Hovik Abrahamyan often puts up official guests at the National Hotel, owned by his son.

Police Buy Their Own Uniforms for which State Budget Allocates $1.2 Million

Up to 484.6 million AMD (about $1.2 million USD) will be allocated from Armenia's state budget for police uniforms.

Artist Activists' 'Counterstrike' to Failed March to Presidential Residence

Artist Activists' 'Counterstrike' to Failed March to Presidential Residence

Local art activist group Hakaharvadz ("counterstrike" or "counterblow") today held another protest on Mashtots Ave. near Pushkin St.

Activists Struggle Against Impunity, Call for Support for 'Revolution'

Activists Struggle Against Impunity, Call for Support for 'Revolution'

The council of military commanders calls on citizens of Armenia to leave their computers, their warm homes and offices, and go to Liberty Square...

Companies Threaten to Halt Public Transportation if Fare is Not Raised

Companies Threaten to Halt Public Transportation if Fare is Not Raised

Company managers said they will wait three days for a clear answer and then hold discussions, and if their needs are not met, they are prepared to...

Opposition Activist Claims Armenian Police Chief Personally Beat Him

RA Police Chief Vladimir Gasparyan on the evening of Nov. 5 personally used force against Shant Harutyunyan and Vardan Vardanyan while the two were in police custody...

Armenian Citizen Demands Meeting with President, Threatens to Sew his Mouth if Refused

Armenian Citizen Demands Meeting with President, Threatens to Sew his Mouth if Refused

A resident of Etchmiadzin again began a sit-in outside the presidential residence — this time with one of his small children.

Majority of Armenia's Population Wants to Join Customs Union: Russian Official

Majority of Armenia's Population Wants to Join Customs Union: Russian Official

"We know that the majority of Armenia's population wants Armenia to join the Customs Union. We welcome this approach. Of course...

Change of Government in Georgia Can Help Restore Armenia-Russia Railway: Russian Politician

During the 23rd meeting of the Interparliamentary Committee on Cooperation between the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia and the Federal Assembly of...

Clashes in Yerevan: 20 Arrested, 18 Released

Clashes in Yerevan: 20 Arrested, 18 Released

During and after the clashes in central Yerevan on Tuesday, police detained 38 people, and, according to the police statement, criminal proceedings...