Armenia and Diaspora In Quest for a New Start
By Harut Sassounian
Ever since Armenia’s independence, the Armenian world has been divided into three loose categories: those supporting or in some capacity interacting with the government; various opposition groups; and those who are independent or inactive. Regrettably, there has been hardly any effort to bridge the gap ...
Once Again, the French Legislature Bans Denial of the Armenian Genocide
By Harut Sassounian
Both Houses of the French Legislature have once again adopted a law that penalizes the denial of genocides recognized by French or international courts, or the denial, minimization or extreme trivialization of other genocides or Crimes Against Humanity, if accompanied by incitement to violence or hatred. The French ...
Armenia’s Dilijan selected as part of UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities
(RFE/RL)-United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization – has recognized Dilijan, Armenia among its Global Network of Learning Cities (GNLC). Dilijan joins a dynamic network of cities worldwide that support and accelerate the practice of lifelong learning in the world’s communities, while promoting policy dialogue and peer ...
Armenia is a Gateway to the EAEU
After becoming a member state to the Eurasian Economic Union, Armenia is no longer a country with a population of 3 million, but a part of a huge market with a population of 200 million, Board Chairman of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) Tigran Sargsyan said during “Armenia investment forum – 2016” in New York.
“Investing in ...
Armenia Appoints Civilian, U.S.-Educated Defense Minister
[:en]By Joshua Kucera
(EurasiaNet)-Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan introduces the country's new minister of defense and chief of general staff, Vigen Sargsyan and Movses Hakopyan, respectively. (photo: president.am)
Armenia has appointed a new defense minister, a civilian educated in the United States.
The new minister, 41-year-old ...
Government Moves To Criminalize ‘False’ Reports Of Election Fraud
[:en](RFE/RL)-Opposition lawmakers strongly criticized the Armenian government on Tuesday for seeking to criminalize the spread of untrue reports of serious fraud in next year’s parliamentary elections.
Under a corresponding amendment to Armenia’s Criminal Code drafted by the government, citizens disseminating such false information would ...
New Armenian Cabinet Vows Major Reforms
[:en](RFE/RL)-Armenia’s newly reshuffled government has released its policy program that pledges to help speed up economic growth through a tougher fight against corruption, better tax administration and “equal conditions” for all businesses.
The program adopted at a cabinet meeting in Yerevan late on Tuesday will be sent to the Armenian ...
Armenian Parliament Approves Anti-Fraud Bill
[:en](RFE/RL)-The National Assembly overwhelmingly passed on Wednesday a package of amendments to Armenia’s Electoral Code which was worked out by the government and parliamentary opposition to minimize possible fraud in next year’s parliamentary elections.
The ruling Republican Party (HHK) and its junior coalition partner, the Armenian ...
Tamar and Vatche Manoukian Donate $30 Million to UCLA Health Sciences
[:en]Tamar and Vatche Manoukian have made a landmark gift to the Division of Digestive Diseases at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA that will provide unrestricted funds to accelerate research, innovative clinical care and educational priorities. This generous effort has inspired additional anonymous pledged support, bringing the total ...
The Future for Global Armenians is now, open letter says
[:en]The global Armenian community must do more to deliver a successful future for the nation that is economically and socially secure, according to an open letter published today and signed by a group of high profile Armenians around the world.
The letter was issued on the occasion of the 110th anniversary celebrations of the Armenian General ...
