Naira Melkumyan
Recent Stories
11 May 12
Hydrogen-filled balloons injure over 100, raise allegations of negligence.
27 Apr 12
Politicians respond to public concerns about low living standards, but it's unclear whether pledges will be honoured beyond election day.
18 Feb 12
Fears that trouble in Iran would hurt carefully-crafted economic and energy ties.
23 Dec 11
While younger people have little conception of life under communist rule, some Armenians miss the positive things lost after the Soviet collapse.
28 Oct 11
Bound in by difficult neighbours and with monopolies holding down traditional economic sectors, Armenia places hope in new technologies.
14 Oct 11
After calling out supporters to demonstrate and then sending them home, Armenian National Congress has some ground to make up in order to remain serious political force.
19 Aug 11
Authorities accused of victimising small businesses while leaving large ones untouched.
29 Jul 11
Much more needs to be done to stop children being shut away at home for lack of treatment and educational opportunities.
10 Jun 11
Government offers cheap loans and tax-free fertiliser, but farmers say it isn't enough.
1 Apr 11
Nearly 50 per cent of government expenditure goes on welfare payments, which say officials has prevented poverty from reaching catastrophic levels.
