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.
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.
Lower export revenues and falling money transfers from expats in Russia have sent the Armenian dram onto a downward path.
After one national carrier collapsed last year, its successor is fighting for survival.
As government dithers, university staff leave their posts.
Analysts say government will have to adopt laws to meet European standards sooner or later.
People living close to the border with Azerbaijan question government initiative intended to boost business in their areas.
Mutual recriminations as helicopter downing mars efforts to rebuild dialogue between leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan.
Two Azerbaijanis face murder, espionage charges in court in Karabakh.
As government says it can’t afford current benefit spending, women’ rights activists say it can’t afford not to encourage childbirth.
Even in anti-government mode, Prosperous Armenia party may poach elite insiders who see it as the better bet for the future.