Humanity has existed from time immemorial and during the past 20,000-30,000 years gas was never burnt. Now look at what’s happening. People in Armenia are all emotional; they want to burn gas. Go to your homes and burn cow dung.”

The above statement was made by RoA MP Vardan Postanjyan during a press conference after it was declared that the price of gas would be going up. »»»»»

Inferior construction in Gyumri leads to new contract in Spitak

Two months ago, it became apparent that the buildings constructed by Glendale Hills with government money intended to house homeless families in Gyumri, were sub-standard. »»»»»

There’s a rumor going round the halls of the National Assembly. They say that a bill is going to be introduced to add a new national holiday to the calendar – “Bodyguard Day”. It’s still too early to say which MP will sponsor the bill or which political party will get behind it but, nevertheless, there’s no doubt that this will be the most significant holiday to be celebrated in Armenia. »»»»»

Will the government ever decide to correct practices of Glendale Hills and other developers?

On December 23, President Serzh Sargsyan visited the neighborhood of Moush in Gyumri, Armenia’s second largest city. It was only after his visit that the government decided that the housing units built for those who had been homeless as a result of the 1988 earthquake were sub-standard and couldn’t be handed over in their present state. »»»»»

Last week the T.V. news show “Haylur” reported that after its program aired, the chief of staff of the presidential office would personally get involved in the matter of the Gyumri boiler plant. What went down in Gyumri and why did the chief of staff decide to step into the affair? What prank did Gyumri Mayor Vardan Ghukasyan pull this time? »»»»»

Dear Readers,

For the past ten years “Hetq” has been providing investigative news reportage from Armenia and we have garnered a loyal host of readers from within the country and in far-flung countries worldwide.

I can only assume from your letters and comments that you trust “Hetq” as an invaluable source of news and analysis. As of September, we have been publishing the “Hetq” weekly newspaper. Its sole aim is to reach those who have no access to the internet in Armenia. This segment of the population reaches a staggering 80%. »»»»»

American businessman Serob Ter-Poghosyan, president and owner of Metal Prince, threatened Larisa Paremuzyan, a “Hetq” investigative reporter based in Lori who penned the article, “Shamlough in Peril: “Metal Prince” Mining Operations Has Townsfolk Up In Arms“, that appeared in the October 5 edition of “Hetq”.

Prior to a meeting that the reporter arranged in Yerevan to hear Mr. Ter-Poghosyan’s side of the story, the irate mine owner called up Ms. Paremuzyan, threatened and insulted her and said that “People can wipe their backside with that newspaper of yours.” »»»»»

Football diplomacy or before the opening of the “gates of heaven”

“Aren’t they going to bring us anything to drink? We’re going into the enemy camp?” asked a seasoned reporter on the flight to Bursa. I am at a loss to say how many of the 34 reporters feel the same way – ‘into the jaws of the enemy’. »»»»»

In the 2008 yearly financial report issued by the Estonian GILD Arbitrage Risk Capital Fund, the company says that it has invested 20 million Euros in Armenia. According to the report, the company has invested in Armenia’s mining sector via Melorama Holding Ltd., registered in Cyprus.

This firm has registered several subsidiary holdings in Armenia that have also acquired mines and performed mining studies. The report claims that it has spent 20 million Euros for such operations.

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In the 2008 yearly financial report issued by the Estonian GILD Arbitrage Risk Capital Fund, the company says that it has invested 20 million Euros in Armenia. According to the report, the company has invested in Armenia’s mining sector via Melorama Holding Ltd., registered in Cyprus. This firm has registered several subsidiary holdings in Armenia that have also acquired mines and performed mining studies. The report claims that it has spent 20 million Euros for such operations.

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