Armenian Imports ‘Liberalized’
Armenian tax authorities claimed on Monday that they are swiftly acting on Prime Minister Karen Karapetian’s pledge to liberalize imports of key goods that have long been controlled by government-linked businesspeople.
The State Revenue ...
European Watchdog Again Assesses Armenian Police Abuses
Ill-treatment of criminal suspects held in police custody remains a problem in Armenia despite an “improvement in this area,” a Council of Europe body fighting against torture, said on Tuesday.
The European Committee for the Prevention of ...
Gas Prices Cut In Armenia
(RFE/RL)- Utility regulators on Friday formally approved a sizable reduction in the domestic prices of natural gas which were proposed by Armenia’s Russian-owned gas distribution network following Karen Karapetian’s recent appointment as prime ...
Women’s Groups Report More Domestic Violence Deaths
By Anush Mkrtchian
(RFE/RL)- Fifteen women have died in Armenia this year as a result of domestic violence, a coalition of women’s rights organizations said on Friday, demanding tougher government action against the practice.
The ...
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) ...
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 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...
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 parliament...
