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
Did Economic Woes or Moscow's Hand Force Out Armenian Premier?
Tigran Sargsyan presided over unpopular reforms, and also worked on failed efforts to move closer to Europe.
11 Apr 14
Yerevan's Support for Moscow May Backfire
In a United Nations vote on Crimea, Armenia found itself in a minority with the likes of North Korea and Cuba.
8 Apr 14
Armenians Seem Determined to Misread Crimea
Views differ in Armenia and Nagorny Karabakh, but both fail to see risks in backing Russia's stance.
28 Mar 14
Armenia Mulls Web Libel Law
Legislators want to remove user anonymity, though experts point out that might not be technically possible.
22 Mar 14
Detention of Armenian Pensioner Highlights Tensions with Azerbaijan
Yerevan claims 77-year-old villager tortured while imprisoned for over a month.
21 Mar 14
Karabakh Peace Process: Clutching at Straws?
The resumption of high-level Azerbaijan-Armenian meetings is seen as positive, but experts doubt 2014 will bring even incremental progress in the long-running negotiations.
20 Mar 14
Mass Protest Movement Against Armenian Pension Reform
Government insists new compulsory contributions will stay in force despite public anger.
18 Mar 14
Armenia: Successful Young Offender Scheme Ends as Cash Runs Out
Everyone agrees community-based rehabilitation has worked, but the government doesn’t have the money to pick up the costs.
7 Mar 14
Checking the Pulse on Azeri-Armenian Front Line
Speakers at IWPR debate discuss whether recent deterioration indicates worse is to come.
5 Mar 14
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