The Russians are in Armenia. In the lexicon of the Armenian elite, the Russians are our “back-up”. You need such “back-up” to get ahead in business, to become a member of parliament or even find any type of work. And since their “boss” says that today our “back-up” are the Russians; that’s what they repeat. If tomorrow, their boss would come out and say that our “back-up” are the Americans; that’s what they would parrot.

Do you remember during the time of the Armenian-Turkish protocols how the representatives of the ruling regime tried to convince people as to the necessity of signing the protocols? Today, you hear those same individuals cursing the Turks. »»»»»

Ruben Hakhverdyan’s recent “controversial” interview with the Turkish newspaper Hurriyet has been a topic of debate and discussion in the Armenian press.

In an interview with Hurriyet reporter Vercihan Ziflioglu, dated August 3, the popular Armenian singer-songwriter is alleged to have said, “What we call unique Armenian culture has been created by Istanbul-based western Armenians and Anatolian Armenians. »»»»»

A conversation with writer Levon Khechoyan

Levon Khechoyan, a novelist and short story writer, was born in 1955 in the village of Baralet in the Akhalkalak. His forefathers came from Erzurum, Western Armenia. Since 1987 has lived in the town of Hrazdan in the Kotayk province of Armenia. His first short story collection, The Frankincense Trees, was published in 1991.  »»»»»

The RoA State Commission for the Protection of Economic Competition (SCPEC), during its investigation of the vodka market, has brought charges against “Saleks Group”, a company owned by MP Samvel Aleksanyan, six times and has hit the legislator with penalties.

These indictments have been well covered by Armenian TV. What the stations fail to mention is that Samvel Aleksanyan has never paid any of the fines. »»»»»

Who will come out on top after the upcoming licensing competition

The next stage in the formulation of Armenia’s TV market is reaching its close. During the next few weeks, the main players in the market will become clear and most probably there will be some changes in who owns what TV companies. »»»»»

Hetq’s article regarding the unfolding drama at the Armenian College and Philanthropic Academy in Calcutta (Armenian College in Calcutta Under Lock-Down; Students Blame Etchmiadzin Designated Director) elicited a wide range of reactions from readers.

Aristomene Varudakisi, Director of the World Bank office in Armenia, is completing his mission here. Before leaving, he revealed a startling figure – 35-40% of Armenia’s Gross Domestic Product is comprised of “shadow business”; i.e. these activities fall outside the purview of any government monitoring. They constitute a huge loss to the tax base. »»»»»

Four individuals suspected of drug trafficking were arrested in Glendale on March 10, 2009. Two were Armenian. 32 pounds of opium were found in a package sent from Armenia to the home of 37 year-old Glendale resident Razmik Alchyan. The package was sent via FedEx. The drugs were concealed in pressure molds. »»»»»

An interview with the popular Armenian song writer and performer

Why hasn’t a “spiritual” Armenia taken shape?

We must not forget that not much time has past from the battle of Sardarabad in 1918 till today. I believe that we have recently come to realize that “Sardarabad” continues. Let me start at the core of the matter. »»»»»

24 year-old Vahan Khalafyan was killed in the Charentsavan police station. it possible that the public wouldn’t have known about it? Yes, definetely. Is it possible that RA Police Chief Alik Sargsyan was in cahoots when it cam to feeding the public false information r5egarding the incident? Of course, because he continues to feed out false information. »»»»»