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
Armenia Launches Social Housing Scheme
New impetus to provide free accommodation to young adults coming out of children’s homes.
5 Nov 12
Armenia: Minority Group Opposes New Marriage Rules
Government wants to standardise minimum marriage age at 18.
3 Oct 12
Armenia: Women Still Shut Out of Local Politics
Quota system exists for national elections, and some argue it should apply to female representation at local level.
15 Sep 12
Women Fail to Gain Ground in Armenian Election
Politics remains male-dominated despite quota for women in parliament.
29 Jun 12
Armenian Alarm at Spate of Border Shootings
Border villagers say life feels like the war never ended.
18 May 12
Opposition Alleges Irregularities in Armenian Polls
Election better run than previous ones, but Armenian National Congress wants results cancelled.
11 May 12
Sweeteners for Votes in Armenia
Political parties accused of handing out cash and gifts ahead of election.
17 Apr 12
Memories Dim of Armenia's Soviet Past
While younger people have little conception of life under communist rule, some Armenians miss the positive things lost after the Soviet collapse.
23 Dec 11
Armenian Church in Tax Relief Controversy
Main national church says tax exemption will be no loss to government, while minority faiths want the same privileges.
18 Nov 11
Armenia: Scepticism Over Police Graft Charges
Officials say arrests show they are serious about tackling corruption, although opposition figures are not so sure.
9 Sep 11
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