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.
1 Apr 11
Nearly 50 per cent of government expenditure goes on welfare payments, which say officials has prevented poverty from reaching catastrophic levels.
Country has world’s sixth-highest number of prisoners per capita.
Fewer recorded cases than Russia, but country needs more specialised clinics offering treatment.
Sense of being surrounded by threats impedes creation of fairer society.
Government prepares to admit Meskhetian Turks, though locals may not welcome their return.
Focus on cereals prompted by rising price of food imports.
Police detain organisers and head off demonstrators so that only a few make it to protest march.
Many parents take girls out of school and marry them off.