Gayane Asryan

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This new park with facilities designed for wheelchair users is the exception rather than the norm in Armenia. (Photo: Gayane Asryan)

This new park with facilities designed for wheelchair users is the exception rather than the norm in Armenia. (Photo: Gayane Asryan)

Wheelchair Users Find Doors Closed in Armenia

Access facilities almost non-existent outside the capital.

18 Jan 13

Nvard Zakaryan and her boyfriend would like to buy a flat under a government-subsidised scheme, but she says it is too expensive for them. (Photo: Gayane Asryan)

Nvard Zakaryan and her boyfriend would like to buy a flat under a government-subsidised scheme, but she says it is too expensive for them. (Photo: Gayane Asryan)

Armenia: Subsidised Mortgages Still Too Costly for Most

Officials say reduced-rate loans are the best the government can do to help first-time buyers at the moment.

3 Dec 12

Recent graduate Artur Baghdasaryan thinks he might as well set fire to his diploma for all the good it has done him. (Photo: Gayane Asryan)

Recent graduate Artur Baghdasaryan thinks he might as well set fire to his diploma for all the good it has done him. (Photo: Gayane Asryan)

Graduate Unemployment Rising in Armenia

Employers looking for solid experience rather than paper qualifications.

30 Aug 12

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