Armenia

Environmentalists fear that too many hydroelectric dams will destroy Armenia's ecosystem. This is the Tatev power station in the south of the country. (Photo: Photolure agency)

Armenia's Greens Take On Hydro-Schemes

Too many dams will dry up rivers downstream, they warn.

23 Dec 13

Vardan Gevorgyan, head of the PSI company in Armenia. (Photo courtesy of V. Gevorgyan)

Appliance of Science in Armenia

Academic focus used to be on pure research, but now the country needs ideas that can feed into manufacturing.

19 Dec 13

Demonstrations against President Putin's visit to Armenia, December 2, 2013. (Photo: Photolure agency)

Armenia: Old Alliance Trumps EU Hopes

Russian leader Vladimir Putin seals renewed alliance with trip to Yerevan, although some take to the streets for Ukrainian-style protest.

9 Dec 13

HIV Infection Rates Rise in Armenia

Spread of virus linked to migrant population moving back and forth to Russia and Ukraine.

4 Dec 13

Armenian president Serzh Sargsyan (left) meeting his Azerbaijani counterpart Ilham Aliyev in Vienna on November 19. (Photo: Armenian president’s website.)

Azerbaijan-Armenia: No Meeting of Minds

Presidents take a step forward by meeting face to face, but fundamental positions on Karabakh look as immovable as ever.

2 Dec 13

Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan at the signing ceremony with Viktor Khristenko, head of the Eurasian Economic Commission, on November 6. (Photo: Photolure agency)

Armenian Businesses Weigh Customs Deal

Joining a former Soviet trading bloc could mean higher prices for most imported goods.

14 Nov 13

Artak Ghazaryan, the head of the pension reform programme. (Photo: Photolure agency)

Armenia's Young Earners Fear Pension Reform

Parliament to hold emergency debate on a law that will require under-40s to pay hefty contributions.

14 Nov 13

Zaruhi Postanjyan. (Photo: Photolure agency)

Armenian Lawmaker Denounces Threats

Parties trade jibes after parliamentarian alleges head of state has a gambling problem.

8 Nov 13

Customs Union summit in Minsk, October 24, 2013. The three central figures are (left to right) the heads of current members Kazakstan, Belarus and Russia. They are flanked by the presidents of Kyrgyzstan, Armenia, Ukraine and Tajikistan (left to right). (Photo: Armenian president's website)

Armenian Leader Accused of Caving in to Moscow

Strong reactions to moves to bind Yerevan’s economic future to Moscow.

4 Nov 13

Mountainous terrain near Aygedzor, on Armenian border with Azerbaijan. (Photo: Armenian defence ministry)

Armenian Soldier Killed in Fresh Border Incident

Incident part of recurring cycle as civilians try to earn a living close to Azerbaijani and Armenian army lines.

1 Nov 13

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