Life in Armenia

Armenia moving towards inclusive education

June 20, 2019

This year Yerevan and two regions of Armenia will fully switch to a system of inclusive education, although there are still many unsolved problems – here are some of the failures and successes on this path

Armenia to receive extra $40 million in financial aid from US

June 20, 2019

“Armenia deserves a clear signal that the US supports democratic transformations”, one US congressman says

Armenian parliament outraged over meeting of Russian ambassador and ex president Kocharyan

June 18, 2019

MPs believe that the Russia diplomat had no right to meet with the former head of state who stands accused of ‘overthrowing the constitutional system’ and bribery. Update: the Armenian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has already spoken with the Russian ambassador about his meeting with ex president Kocharyan

Levitan paintings stolen from National Gallery of Armenia recovered

June 18, 2019

Two residents of Yerevan who tried to sell them were detained. It is not yet clear whether they themselves stole the pieces.

Glimpse: Armenia from above

Armenia

June 16, 2019

A photo essay on five of Armenia’s climatic zones

Officials, staff of Armenian judicial system resign en masse

June 15, 2019

The prime minister recently demanded that judges who cannot remain objective and who know they should not be in their position should resign

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

June 13, 2019

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

Armenia: ex-president Kocharyan ends suit against PM Pashinyan

June 13, 2019

Former president Robert Kocharyan has appealed to a court to ‘defend his honour and dignity from public slander, heard in the statement of PM Pashinyan’

Armenia stands to benefit from Eurasian Economic Union, Iran trade deal

June 11, 2019

Iran has ratified an agreement on a free trade zone with the Eurasian Economic Union, which includes Armenia

Armenia: spring is the time to say goodbye

Armenia

June 09, 2019

The migrant labour problem continues in Armenia, leaving women without husbands and children without fathers

Armenian PM pulls balancing act at Petersburg economic forum

June 08, 2019

Pashinyan insists on a strategic partnership with Russia, but says Armenia cannot refuse to cooperate with the EU as well

EU increases financial aid for Armenia

June 07, 2019

The issue of visa-free travel to the EU is also on the agenda

Armenia launches ‘public ambulance’ charity project

June 06, 2019

The project will help deliver food and clothing and household items to those in need

Council of Europe to step into court reformation process in Armenia

June 01, 2019

The initiator of the reforms is the prime minister, while the reason is distrust in the country’s courts

Armenia’s main North-South Highway blocked for two days during protest

May 31, 2019

The builders of the North-South highway demand wage arrears. If their demands are not met, they threaten to close the road again

Armenian bookies protest phasing out of betting industry

May 30, 2019

1000s of jobs may be affected by new laws proposed to shut down the betting industry in Armenia

100s tech enterprises, a new airport – steps to develop business in southern Armenia

May 28, 2019

An innovative business forum in the Syunik region was held to to attract more entrepreneurs to the region

Armenia marks 101st anniversary of first republic

May 28, 2019

The first republic was formed as the result of the collapse of the Transcaucasian Democratic Federative Republic and fell to the Soviet Union

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