Yerevan, December 1 – Rally and March Protesting Constitutional Change

Some 3,000 demonstrators rallied in Yerevan’s Liberty Square last night to voice their opposition to a government proposed bill that would radically change Armenia’s Constitution and usher in a parliamentary system of governance. The rally was organized by the New Armenia Salvation Front (NASF), a coalition of opposition political groupings and parties. Leaders of the NASF also called for the immediate resignation of President Sargsyan...

Macedonia: Newly Formed Special Prosecution Launches Its First Two Corruption Cases

The first two cases launched by the newly formed Macedonian special prosecution unit will focus on Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski and former top members of his cabinet.

Yerevan, December 1 – Rally and March Protesting to Constitutional Change

Some 3,000 demonstrators rallied in Yerevan’s Liberty Square last night to voice their opposition to a government proposed bill that would radically change Armenia’s Constitution and usher in a parliamentary system of governance. The rally was organized by the New Armenia Salvation Front (NASF), a coalition of opposition political groupings and parties. Leaders of the NASF also called for the immediate resignation of President Sargsyan...

Yerevan, Liberty Square, 01.12.2015. © Narek Aleksanyan

Armenian Defense Minister Hosts New Iran Ambassador

Armenian Defense Minister Seyran Ohanyan today met with Iran’s newly appointed ambassador to Armenia Seyed Kazem Sajadi.

Izmir - Nights of Refugee

Mostly not knowing what awaits them if they do take the trip. Moving and the word Europe mean hope for this people.

Constitutional Change in Armenia: Venice Commission Heads Give Tentative ‘Thumbs-Up’

The cooperation was very fruitful. We have a very big team of experts and each time formulated some recommendations and proposals.

Gegarkunik Deputy Governor and Landjaghbyur Mayor Plan to Operate Sand Mine

Karen Hakobyan, the Deputy Governor of Armenia’s Gegharkunik Province, and Yurik Baghdasaryan, Mayor of Landjaghbyur, a village in the same province, are gearing up to mine and export sand from the village.

Unknown Individuals Break Into Heritage Party Office in Kapan

The New Armenia Salvation Front (NASF) reports that unknown individuals broke into the Kapan office of the Heritage Party last night.

Companies Owned by Vanadzor Mayor Get Lucrative Road Repair Contracts

Companies belonging to the family of Vanadzor Mayor Samvel Darbinyan are heavily engaged in road construction projects financed by the state and community budgets.

Opposition Group Says Police Preventing People From Reaching Yerevan to Attend Rally

The NASF says it has received such news from Vayots Dzor province and the communities of Abovyan, Garni, Byureghavan, Yeghvard, Nor Hadjn and Bouzhakan.