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Armenia - Hayk Gevorgian, a journalist for the "Haykakan Zhamanak" newspaper.

Prominent Armenian Journalist Arrested

A prominent journalist working for Armenia’s leading pro-opposition newspaper was arrested on Friday on charges of injuring another man which his colleagues rejected as baseless and politically motivated.

Armenia -- President Serzh Sarkisian (C), Orinats Yerkir Party leader Artur Baghdasarian (R) and Prosperous Armenia Party leader Gagik Tsarukian sign a new coalition agreement, 17Feb2011.

Ruling Coalition May Sign Another Election Accord

The ruling Republican Party of Armenia (HHK) and its two junior coalition partners may sign soon a declaration that will clarify their coordinated actions in the upcoming parliamentary elections, coalition representatives said on Friday.

Armenia - Zharangutyun (Heritage) party leader Raffi Hovannisian at a news conference, where?, 12Dec2011.

Opposition Party ‘Ready’ For Election Bloc

Opposition leader Raffi Hovannisian said on Friday that his Zharangutyun (Heritage) party is “inclined” to join forces with other opposition groups in Armenia’s unfolding parliamentary race.

Armenia - Finance Minister Vache Gabrielian speaks at a news conference, 2Feb2012.

Armenian Government Sticks To 2012 Growth Forecast

The Armenian government has no plans yet to revise downward its macroeconomic outlook for this year despite possible spillover effects of Europe’s financial troubles on the country, Finance Minister Vache Gabrielian said on Thursday.

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“It can be asserted for certain that in the unfolding election campaign the authorities’ main tool will be the use of state resources for the victory of the [ruling] HHK,” writes “Yerkir.”

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Tax Breaks Announced For Armenian IT Firms

In a potentially serious boost to Armenia’s information technology (IT) sector, the government approved on Thursday profit tax breaks for local IT companies investing in innovation.

Police Report Surge In Deadly Car Accidents

The number of people who died in cars accidents across Armenia rose by about 12 percent last year despite government efforts to improve road safety, the national traffic police said on Thursday.

New Opposition Party ‘Confident’ About Parliament Entry

A leader of a new opposition party formed by former associates of Levon Ter-Petrosian on Thursday expressed confidence that it will be represented in Armenia’s next parliament to be elected in May.

Armenian Highway Upgrades ‘Due To Start Soon’

The government hopes to launch this spring the delayed expansion of Armenia’s main highways which is aimed at enhancing transport connections with neighboring Georgia and Iran, Transport and Communications Minister Manuk Vartanian said on Wednesday.
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Վիդեո In Armenia, A Phony Fan Club Pokes Fun At Putin

A little-known group claiming to represent young Armenians has launched a club for fans of Vladimir Putin, intended to "popularize the ideas" of the Russian prime minister. In a satirical response, a group of Armenian comedians is creating a club of its own that mocks Putin's cult of personality. To join, fans only need to drink a shot of vodka accompanied by a pickle.


Վիդեո Armenian Baby Named After French President

A married couple in Armenia has named their firstborn child in honor of the French president, Nicolas Sarkozy, whose political party had initiated a law – passed through both houses of the country’s parliament recently – criminalizing any public denial of what is recognized in France as the Armenian Genocide in the Ottoman Empire.