Armenia

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.

Cold Comfort for Displaced Armenian Villagers

Villagers who fled homes nearly two decades ago still waiting for decent housing.

Yerevan Street Sellers Protest Trading Ban

Mayor says he won't back down on "health hazard" street stall ban as traders mount daily protests.