Politics

Prime minister of Armenia Tigran Sargsyan has introduced Hasmik Poghosyan, the newly appointed culture minister of Armenia, to the staff of the culture ministry. “We understand that this is the most difficult field, we have talented people, bright personalities, people who are loyal to the nation, and to the extent that they are bright they …

Some of our readers have probably seen one of the videos of the Kargin Haghordum (Decent Program), which relates to the customs officer. Having found out that one of the visitors is an illusionist the customs officer asks him to show him a “trick.” Afterward he decides to show his abilities of the magic. Afterward …

After the nomination of Levon Ter-Petrosyan the electoral processes of Armenia, and the race between the government and the opposition were understood as the competition of certain geopolitical poles to have dominance in Armenia. At least the whole campaign activity of the government during the official campaign period was aimed at proving to the society …

According to our information, former deputy vice-speaker ARF member Vahan Hovhannissyan and the head of the ARF faction Hrayr Karapetyan are going to change with their places. Thus, according to this information Vahan Hovhannisyan will lead the ARF faction and Hrayr Karapetyan will get the vice speaker’s position. To note, Vahan Hovhannisyan resigned after the …

The Euro Union assignee on human rights Thomas Hammerberg visited Armenia on March 5 based on the Armenia’s government’s invitation in order to see the situation of human rights and the impact of the state of emergency in the country. After the presidential election February 19, he released a statement on March 12-15, i.e. in …

Today at the Council of Europe Parliamentary Assembly (PACE) the draft resolution on the activity of the democratic institutions in Armenia will be put to vote. The resolution offers the Armenian government to take concrete steps to overcome the political crisis in the country. “Armenia should urgently undertake reforms of the political system and of …

The Yerevan Water Company has submitted an appeal to the RA Public Services Regulatory Commission (PSRC) to increase the fee of water service by 10 AMD. This information was provided by the General Director of Yerevan Water closed joint stock company Serge Popoff. In case if the appeal is accepted the consumer will have to …

The ArmRusGazArd company is planning to buy the four operating energy blocks of the HES of Hrazdan from Russia and unite it with the 5th block that is still being built. By doing this they are planning to establish a joint complex. This information was provided by the director general of the ArmRusGazArd Company Karen …

“Yesterday I went to the Liberty Square and a policeman approached me and asked me to leave. And days ago people were arrested for legally walking there. So I would ask the newly appointed Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan to tell me whether the policeman has the right to forbid me walking being an Armenian law-abiding …

Yesterday the discussion on the conclusion and recommendations regarding the amendments to the Armenian law on assemblies, rallies, marches and demonstrations was over at the National Assembly. The experts of the Venice Commission and the OSCE/ODIHR recommended revising the law to solve three main problems. On the basis of agreement with the OSCE/ODIHR experts a …