Arpi Harutyunyan
Stories by the Author
Armenia Examines Its Record on Cancer
The mortality rate has increased, but so have government efforts to fight the disease.
3 Apr 16
Disabled Armenians Battle Workplace Prejudice
Despite government efforts, day-to-day discrimination persists.
2 Nov 15
Campaigners Dubious About Armenian Gold Mine
Activists warn that plan might contaminate country’s most important water source.
18 Aug 15
Oil Prospecting Seen as Latest Risk to Armenian Lake
Right now, only exploratory work is planned, but environmentalists fear for the worst if anything is found.
13 Mar 15
Outrage at Attack on Armenian Oppositionist
Opposition parties demand swift action to find perpetrators of abduction and assault, and suspect government members of complicity.
20 Feb 15
After Eurasian Deal, Free Expression Fears in Armenia
Membership of Russian-led bloc could mean restrictions on free speech.
3 Feb 15
School Barriers for Syrian Armenians
Differences in language and lesson content make it hard for refugee pupils to keep up.
15 Sep 14
Clash at Armenian Church in Georgia Investigated
Claims that Armenians were target of ethnic attack are disputed by eyewitnesses.
7 Aug 14
"Russian Lesson" Provokes Fury in Armenia
Outspoken Moscow media official suggests Armenia should adopt Russian as an official language.
30 Jun 14
Armenian Politicians Moot Sex-Selection Ban
Authorities decide to copy other countries’ success in legislating against option for aborting female foetuses.
27 Jun 14
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