Armenian government

Armenia to start testing teenage girls for infertility

March 06, 2020

Medical professionals believe that this will help prevent the progression of various diseases and, in the long run, help the country overcome its demographic crisis

Airlines reduce number of flights to Armenia

March 05, 2020

This measure is to prevent the spread of coronavirus, and on top of that, there are now few people wishing to leave the country

Armenian army under more stringent supervision in attempt to avoid military deaths during peacetime

March 04, 2020

13 soldiers died within a month and a half, causing indignation among inhabitants of the country. Military officials have been dismissed and military post inspections have been scheduled

In 90 seconds: Women take the lead on social enterprises in Armenia

February 29, 2020

Half the profits go to developments, and half to charity projects

Tax deductions from the Eurasian Economic Union: Armenia will be able to purchase goods at low customs duty rates for another year

February 28, 2020

This is regarding trade with countries outside the union of which Armenia is a member. This will save them $30 million.

More than 1000 wealthy families in Armenian region were illegally receiving government support

February 26, 2020

Because of this, people in real need of financial support were left without government funding

Body of Azerbaijani soldier retrieved from neutral territory between Azerbaijan, Armenia

February 20, 2020

The Red Cross and the OSCE acted as a mediator in the operation

The fate of Armenia’s abandoned pensioners

Armenia

February 15, 2020

“When I get my pension I hurry to repay my debts. Only after that can I calmly fall asleep”

Armenia passes strict anti-smoking laws in public places

February 14, 2020

Parliament passed the anti-smoking bill despite the opposition's warning of what could be a negative economic impact

Armenian political parties get budget payout – ruling My Step gets big payday, former RPA gets token amount

February 13, 2020

All parties that gained more than 3 percent in the parliamentary elections in 2018 will receive funding in proportion to the votes received

Armenian farmers balking at insuring crops – why?

February 11, 2020

Only 50 farmers have signed up for a new agricultural insurance despite the fact the government has promised to pay half the costs

Armenian President, for the first time, refuses to sign bills passed by Parliament

February 08, 2020

Armen Sargsyan said he had doubts about the constitutionality of amendments to two banking laws, passed by parliament and appealed to the Constitutional Court

Yerevan’s queens of silver

Armenia

February 08, 2020

Finding themselves laid off, these women learned to work with silver and make jewelry – they started their own business and are now advocating for women's rights

Corruption exposure in Armenia continues – including among high-ranking officials

February 06, 2020

The head of the urban construction committee has been arrested and customs officers detained - all are suspected of receiving bribes

Armenian draft dodgers paid about $5 million to state budget in 2019

February 03, 2020

Draft dodgers were given until January 1, 2020 to pay a fine, return home and avoid criminal prosecution

Why are so many soldiers dying in the Armenian army?

Karabakh conflict

February 03, 2020

Peace Dialogue says soldier deaths are improperly investigated in the Armenian army

UPDATE: investigation uncovers reason for suicide of ex head of Armenian National Security Council of Armenia

January 28, 2020

Kutoyan’s wife has asked for the reason behind his suicide not to be disclosed

Armenian parliament tackling issue of ‘thieves-in-law’

January 22, 2020

The bill proposes making just the status of ‘thief-in-law’ enough to bring criminal charges

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