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Khor Virap: a prison turned shrine. Vlog from Armenia

Armenia

September 08, 2021

Felons used to be sent here. They would be thrown into deep pits and forgotten forever. That is how the monastery got its name – Khor Virap, meaning ‘deep pit’.

Azerbaijan discusses legitimacy of Russian peacekeepers' presence in Karabakh

Azerbaijan

September 06, 2021

Several discussions are being held in regards to the mandate of Russian peacekeepers in Karabakh, an aide to the President of Azerbaijan told BBC in a recent interview

Op-ed: does Armenian parliament have any real power?

Politics in Armenia

September 04, 2021

Numerous parliamentary scandals of the last few days made many wonder both about the true reasons behind the brawls and about the real power of Armenia's National Assembly in general

Molokans in Armenia: 20 years ago and now

Armenia

September 03, 2021

Journalist Mark Grigoryan who authored a book about Molokans in Armenia revisits the village of Fioletovo to see how the heroes of his book live now

Are new military operations possible in Karabakh? Commentary from Baku

Karabakh conflict

September 03, 2021

Is there a possibility of new military operations in Karabakh? Political scientist Shahin Jafarli believes that such a scenario can develop but only with the consent of Russia - which it is not likely to give

Echo of the second Karabakh war: why Baku got the opportunity to blockade the south of Armenia

Azerbaijan-Armenia

September 02, 2021

Southern border of Armenia can be blocked by Azerbaijan at any moment, experts believe, thus cutting several Armenian villages off the mainland and disrupting country's communication with Iran

All about getting vaccinated. Vlog from Armenia

Coronavirus

August 31, 2021

Here you will not find attempts to convince you to get vaccinated or not. Only information about vaccination, the process and side effects.

Why freedom of speech remains questionable in post-revolutionary Armenia

Armenia

August 27, 2021

How does Armenia restrict freedom of speech and silences its media and what measures have the authorities implemented since the Velvet revolution of 2018 to tighten the grip on journalistic activity

Op-ed: Armenia-Iran route was closed after the incident on border with Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan-Armenia

August 26, 2021

Azerbaijan blocked the route connecting Armenia to Iran amid the recent incident at the border and alleged offense carried out by Armenian soldiers, an expert believes

The youngest city in Armenia, famous for its nuclear power plant. Vlog about Metsamor

Travel Armenia

August 26, 2021

It was initially built as a settlement for the power plant employees. Everything here is connected to the power plant. Few people know about other sights of the city.

Why people no longer go to the cheapest market? Video from Yerevan

Armenia

August 25, 2021

JAMnews spoke with merchants who complain about idleness with barely any customers throughout the day, and tried to find out the reason

Brawls and injured MP: Armenian parliament discusses government program

Politics in Armenia

August 25, 2021

Brawls and bottle-throwing break out as Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan presents the government's new five-year program to the Armenian parliament

Moving towards solar energy: will Armenia give up its nuclear power plant?

Armenia

August 25, 2021

As the largest solar power plant in Armenia will soon be built, and amid the country's ambitious plan to increase the share of renewable energy sources, experts are wondering whether nuclear power plants be abandoned

Armenian government accused of political persecution as another opposition MP faces arrest

Politics in Armenia

August 24, 2021

Armen Charchyan, a member of the Hayastan faction, is the third opposition MP to be arrested in Armenia despite having parliamentary immunity

Armenian government's new program to ensure country's security

Armenia

August 20, 2021

Security, economic growth, peace and stability in the region, and a substantial army reform - these are some of the goals outlined in the 5-year program of the new government of Armenia

Residents of South Armenia hope for tourism renaissance in the aftermath of second Karabakh war

Armenia

August 18, 2021

Following the second Karabakh war, many previously popular tourist destinations in Armenia have lost their appeal. However, local residents remain hopeful and try to work out plans to revive tourism there

Infertility and blood cloths - Covid-19 vaccination myths in Armenia

Coronavirus

August 17, 2021

The pace of Covid-19 vaccination in Armenia remains very slow and many attribute it to the widespread myths and misconceptions associated with possible side effects of the vaccine

A week without water: what is happening in Stepanakert?

Armenia

August 17, 2021

Stepanakert, the capital of unrecognized Nagorno-Karabakh is partially deprived of drinking water. City authorities attribute water shortage to abnormal heat and drought

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