Gayane Mkrtchyan
Yerevan-based journalist
An award-winning freelance journalist based in Yerevan, her work focuses on political, social, economic and human rights issues and has been published in national and regional outlets, including Armenia Now, Chai Khana and Jam News.
Stories by the Author
Armenia's Economic Exodus
Impoverished citizens vote with their feet and seek new lives in Russia.
22 Jul 11
Armenian Opposition Seizes on Street Traders' Anger
Comparisons with Tunisia, where protests were sparked by suicide of street vendor.
11 Mar 11
Cold Comfort for Displaced Armenian Villagers
Villagers who fled homes nearly two decades ago still waiting for decent housing.
12 Feb 11
Murder Puts Pressure on Armenia's Minority Faiths
Alleged killer’s reported links with Jehovah’s Witnesses heightens distrust of new religions.
20 Dec 10
Unease at Soldiers' Deaths in Armenia
Concerns that bullying in the military is causing fatalities recorded as accident or suicide.
5 Nov 10
Armenian Greens Alarmed at Chemical Dump Plan
Mining firm denies re-opening waste site for use will create health hazard for local population.
10 Sep 10
Rise in Armenian-Azeri Border Gunfire
Armenian villagers say number of shooting incidents is increasing.
6 Aug 10
Armenians Fight Uranium Mine Plans
Residents of southern region say life will be untenable if mining goes ahead.
9 Jul 10
Armenian Survivor of Ottoman Killings Urges Peace
Centenarian recalls her family’s suffering but says now is time to build bridges with Turkey. By Gayane Mkrtchyan in Yerevan
23 Apr 10
Turkey: Erdogan Threat Alarms Armenian Migrants
Turkish fury over US Congress recognition of Armenian genocide raises concerns over their future. By Gayane Mkrtchyan in Yerevan and Aline Ozinian in Istanbul
10 Apr 10
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