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Serzh Sargsyan’s nephew wanted for kidnapping and assault

The nephew of former Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan is accused of attacking a rival businessperson.

Serzh Sargsyan’s nephew wanted for kidnapping and assault

The nephew of former Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan is accused of attacking a rival businessperson.

Head of Armenian diaspora fund arrested for ‘squandering money on gambling’

Ara Vardanyan, CEO of the Hayastan All-Armenian Fund, has been placed under arrest, charged with wasting charity funds.

Head of Armenian diaspora fund arrested for ‘squandering money on gambling’

Ara Vardanyan, CEO of the Hayastan All-Armenian Fund, has been placed under arrest, charged with wasting charity funds.

Ex-president Kocharyan questioned over Armenia’s deadly 2008 crackdown

The authorities issued an arrest warrant on Tuesday for former Defence Minister Mikael Harutyunyan over the violence.

Ex-president Kocharyan questioned over Armenia’s deadly 2008 crackdown

The authorities issued an arrest warrant on Tuesday for former Defence Minister Mikael Harutyunyan over the violence.

Expired and illegal pesticides — a toxic threat to Armenia

Farmers in Armenia still use pesticides banned in the country 30 years ago and stashed in basements, sheds, and Soviet–era warehouses ever since.

Expired and illegal pesticides — a toxic threat to Armenia

By Gayane Mkrtchyan

Farmers in Armenia still use pesticides banned in the country 30 years ago and stashed in basements, sheds, and Soviet–era warehouses ever since.

Ex–Armenian president’s relatives under investigation for tax fraud

Serzh Sargsyan’s brother Levon Sargsyan and his children are under criminal investigation by the State Revenue Committee.

Ex–Armenian president’s relatives under investigation for tax fraud

Serzh Sargsyan’s brother Levon Sargsyan and his children are under criminal investigation by the State Revenue Committee.

Yerevan Mayor ‘has resigned’ over corruption allegations

Mayor Taron Margaryan may be the latest high-profile casualty of Armenia’s anti-corruption campaign.

Yerevan Mayor ‘has resigned’ over corruption allegations

Mayor Taron Margaryan may be the latest high-profile casualty of Armenia’s anti-corruption campaign.

Age discrimination in Armenia: why women turn to plastic surgery to find work

A lack of legal protection means employers are free to discriminate against female applicants based on their age or how they look.

Age discrimination in Armenia: why women turn to plastic surgery to find work

By Armine Avetisyan

A lack of legal protection means employers are free to discriminate against female applicants based on their age or how they look.

Armenia cracks down on ‘thieves-in-law’

The authorities released footage appearing to show large amounts of weapons, ammunition, and drugs being confiscated during raids on Wednesday.

Armenia cracks down on ‘thieves-in-law’

The authorities released footage appearing to show large amounts of weapons, ammunition, and drugs being confiscated during raids on Wednesday.

Could renewable energy take off in Armenia’s highlands?

In remote areas of Armenia, energy poverty is a concern and a lack of gas means villagers burn trees and cow dung to keep warm in winter.

Could renewable energy take off in Armenia’s highlands?

By Margaret Arakelyan

In remote areas of Armenia, energy poverty is a concern and a lack of gas means villagers burn trees and cow dung to keep warm in winter.

Armenian ‘hero’ general arrested for stealing military aid

Footage released of the search of his premises showed a large arsenal of weapons, a fleet of luxury cars, and a private zoo with tigers and bears.

Armenian ‘hero’ general arrested for stealing military aid

Footage released of the search of his premises showed a large arsenal of weapons, a fleet of luxury cars, and a private zoo with tigers and bears.