Armenians Mark Genocide Centenary, Optimistic on Recognition
Experts say campaign continues, but needs to evolve.
Experts say campaign continues, but needs to evolve.
“We live in a constant state of alarm. We’re afraid a new war is going to start.”
Yerevan may benefit from increased trade and new export routes.
Limited benefits from joining Russian-led economic bloc seem to have prompted Yerevan to re-engage with Brussels.
Officials say merging 900-plus local administrations into 14 makes sense, but the plan is meeting resistance.
Despite moves towards inclusive education, public attitudes are slow to change.
Reforms mean Anti-Corruption Council will include opposition and NGO representatives for the first time, but will still be led by the prime minister.
President holds talks in Brussels instead of joining a meeting with Russian, Kazak and Belarussian counterparts.
Many hold foreign passports, and recent changes in the law make them feel like strangers in their own land.
Human rights defenders sceptical that laws alone will change practice of coercing suspects to confess.