Armenia

Inflation Sparks Virtual Protests in Armenia

High prices are prompting younger people to vent their anger, though more on the internet than on the streets.

Half-Measures on Corruption in Armenia

Investigative body has generated some prosecutions, but its critics say it isn’t addressing corruption as systemic issue.

Armenia Sinking into Poverty

Nearly 50 per cent of government expenditure goes on welfare payments, which say officials has prevented poverty from reaching catastrophic levels.

Armenia: Little Hope of More Democracy

Sense of being surrounded by threats impedes creation of fairer society.

Armenia: Minority Faiths Keen on Debates

Armenian Army Non-Combat Deaths Probed

Caucasus: Dec '10/Jan '11

Representatives of Armenian evangelical churches see benefit of IWPR-sponsored debates on religious intolerance.

Egypt-Style Protest Warning in Armenia

Rather than await elections, opposition parties want mass protests against government.

Yerevan Urged to Update View of Arts

Limited state support and commercial opportunities for contemporary artists.

Armenia's Crumbling Heritage

Ancient churches at risk from poorly-funded restoration work, weather damage and vandals.