Marianna Grigoryan
Tuesday, April 19, 2016 - 06:25
In an unprecedented move, Mihran Poghosian, a senior Armenian official named in the Panama Papers’ corruption exposé, resigned from office on April 18. His stated reason, though, was not the accusations against him, but, apparently, a more patriotic one – the dishonor of sharing press space alongside Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev.
Thursday, April 7, 2016 - 06:19
In both the Armenian and Azerbaijani capitals, crowds have been gathering to voice support for their respective militaries after four days of intense fighting in the contested Nagorno-Karabakh region.
Wednesday, March 9, 2016 - 06:53
In an earlier age, dissidents and political activists could be treated somewhat like royalty by fellow inmates when they were locked up. Not any more in Armenia. Some prominent government critics openly worry that they will be targeted for abuse if they ever find themselves behind bars.
Tuesday, December 8, 2015 - 05:11
A controversial referendum in Armenia on December 6 endorsed constitutional changes that will transform the country into a parliamentary republic. But allegations of rampant fraud are clouding the legitimacy of the result.
Wednesday, August 12, 2015 - 05:42
With funding from US and EU, new state initiative promised to clean up politics. But choice of chair draws widespread skepticism.
Friday, August 7, 2015 - 05:04
The expected economic benefits of membership in the Eurasian Economic Union are not materializing for Armenia.
Friday, July 31, 2015 - 05:33
Armenia’s much-touted anti-corruption initiative has gotten off to a less-than-ideal start: leading government members of the body intended to root out graft are bogged down by questions about their own spending habits and sources of income.
Wednesday, July 8, 2015 - 06:32
The Electric Yerevan protest in the Armenian capital did not manage to attain the critical mass needed to transform into a Euromaidan-type event, leading to an overhaul of the country’s political system.
Tuesday, June 30, 2015 - 05:32
Armenia’s protests over higher electricity prices might appear just another chapter in this tiny, poverty-stricken South Caucasus country’s long chronicle of street demonstrations.