Karabakh Truce Shaken by Gunshots and Tough Talk
OSCE mediators urge end to attacks after a month in which 20-year-old ceasefire was broken in thousands of incidents.
12 Feb 15
Armenia
Armenia: Domestic Abuse Bill Back on the Table
After past failures, campaigners are optimistic that parliament will pass the new legislation this time round.
5 Feb 15
After Eurasian Deal, Free Expression Fears in Armenia
Membership of Russian-led bloc could mean restrictions on free speech.
3 Feb 15
Armenia: Murder Case Strains Relations with Moscow
Mass protests held over Yerevan’s failure to try Russian suspect in an Armenian court.
26 Jan 15
Armenian Expats Face Changing Russian Labour Market
New common labour market makes it easier for migrants to go to Russia, but jobs will be thin on the ground this year.
21 Jan 15
Not-So-Random Violence in Armenia
Assaults on opposition may reflect fears that its strength is growing.
24 Dec 14
Armenia Grapples With Economics of Union
As President Sargsyan stresses economic benefits of joining Russian-led bloc, others fear they are signing up to political union as well.
18 Dec 14
Probation System Seen as Major Step Forward in Armenia
New agency will focus on rehabilitating offenders rather than simply locking them away in overcrowded jails.
16 Dec 14
Armenian Human Rights Defenders Predict Harsher Environment
As activists mark Human Rights Day 2014, they say things are likely to get worse once the country is part of Russia’s political project.
10 Dec 14
Armenia's Currency Troubles
Lower export revenues and falling money transfers from expats in Russia have sent the Armenian dram onto a downward path.
10 Dec 14
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