Arpi Makhsudyan

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Protests in Yerevan against proposed changes to maternity pay, December 2010. (Photo: Nazik Armenakyan)

Protests in Yerevan against proposed changes to maternity pay, December 2010. (Photo: Nazik Armenakyan)

Young Armenians Turned Off by Politics

Many believe NGOs are the real area where lobbying for policy changes is effective.

27 May 11

Armenia Offers Iranian Tourists Breath of Fresh Air

Close enough to have some things in common, Armenia is rapidly becoming a popular destination for holidaymakers from Iran.

29 Oct 10

The presidents of Russia and Armenia presidents (centre) attend a ceremony on August 20 at which their defence ministers sign an agreement extending the Russian lease on a military base in Armenia. (Photo: Azat Gevorgyan)

The presidents of Russia and Armenia presidents (centre) attend a ceremony on August 20 at which their defence ministers sign an agreement extending the Russian lease on a military base in Armenia. (Photo: Azat Gevorgyan)

Moscow Extends Lease on Armenian Base

Critics say security partnership serves Russian aims far more than Armenian interests.

21 Aug 10

Armenian justice minister Gevorg Danielyan says unregistered children are vulnerable, not only to poverty, but also to exploitation by criminal groups. (Photo: Arpi Makhsudyan)

Armenian justice minister Gevorg Danielyan says unregistered children are vulnerable, not only to poverty, but also to exploitation by criminal groups. (Photo: Arpi Makhsudyan)

Armenian Bureaucracy Puts Kids at Risk

Activists warn that unregistered Armenian children left in legal limbo and vulnerable to exploitation.

17 May 10

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