Gayane Mkrtchyan
Yerevan-based journalist
An award-winning freelance journalist based in Yerevan, her work focuses on political, social, economic and human rights issues and has been published in national and regional outlets, including Armenia Now, Chai Khana and Jam News.
Stories by the Author
Russians to Take Over Major Armenian Chemicals Plant
The Nairit factory is running up massive debts just by standing idle, but opposition politicians are unhappy with Rosneft’s acquisition plan.
18 Apr 14
Armenia's Leaders Nervous at Opposition Rally Plan
March 1 demonstration will commemorate post-election violence of 2008.
21 Feb 14
Armenian Expat Workers Face Tougher Russian Rules
Foreign nationals without extended residence rights restricted to staying three months out of six in Russia.
14 Feb 14
Concern at Psychiatric Order for Armenian Politician
Court orders Shant Harutyunyan to be detained for compulsory testing after he called for revolution.
18 Jan 14
Armenia's Greens Take On Hydro-Schemes
Too many dams will dry up rivers downstream, they warn.
23 Dec 13
Armenia: Disabled Women Struggle to Access Antenatal Services
Healthcare infrastructure not equipped for expectant mothers with mobility difficulties.
23 Jul 13
Religious Teaching in Armenia Criticised
Schools promote main Christian church to the detriment of other religions, critics say.
10 Jul 13
Armenia: Anger at Land Deal With Iran
Justice minister says local authorities don’t have right to lease farmland to neighbouring state.
23 Jun 13
Armenia: Opposition Candidate Campaigns to Annul Election
Raffi Hovhannisyan did better than expected, but insists he was robbed of victory.
2 Mar 13
Armenia Slow to Pass Conscientious Objection Law
Despite international court ruling, Jehovah’s Witnesses who refuse to perform alternative service under military command risk prosecution.
14 Jan 13
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