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Roses and Velvet: a contested legacy of revolution

This year marks 20 years since Georgia’s Rose Revolution, and five since the Velvet Revolution in Armenia.

Roses and Velvet: a contested legacy of revolution

By Shota Kincha

This year marks 20 years since Georgia’s Rose Revolution, and five since the Velvet Revolution in Armenia.

Militia entered Nagorno-Karabakh parliament to ‘back President Harutyunyan’

Members of the state-controlled militia reportedly questioned MPs about who was ‘demanding Harutyunyan’s resignation?’

Militia entered Nagorno-Karabakh parliament to ‘back President Harutyunyan’

Members of the state-controlled militia reportedly questioned MPs about who was ‘demanding Harutyunyan’s resignation?’

Armenian woman arrested after violent footage involving a minor spreads online

The video appeared to show a woman abusing her own child, with the victim calling her ‘mum’. 

Armenian woman arrested after violent footage involving a minor spreads online

The video appeared to show a woman abusing her own child, with the victim calling her ‘mum’. 

First death from starvation reported in blockade-struck Nagorno-Karabakh 

A 40-year-old man is reported to have died of ‘chronic malnutrition’ and ‘protein and energy deficiency’.

First death from starvation reported in blockade-struck Nagorno-Karabakh 

A 40-year-old man is reported to have died of ‘chronic malnutrition’ and ‘protein and energy deficiency’.

EU says ‘no Armenian military buildup’ on Azerbaijan border 

The EU monitoring mission’s statement came after Baku accused Yerevan of ramping up their military presence along the border with Azerbaijan.

EU says ‘no Armenian military buildup’ on Azerbaijan border 

The EU monitoring mission’s statement came after Baku accused Yerevan of ramping up their military presence along the border with Azerbaijan.

Deadly car crash raises criticism over Armenia’s road safety

A car crash on the Yerevan–Gyumri highway has left 11 people dead, raising concerns and criticism about Armenia’s road safety.

Deadly car crash raises criticism over Armenia’s road safety

A car crash on the Yerevan–Gyumri highway has left 11 people dead, raising concerns and criticism about Armenia’s road safety.

Former ICC prosecutor accuses Azerbaijan of ‘genocide’ in Nagorno-Karabakh 

A former Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has accused the Azerbaijani government of genocide in Nagorno-Karabakh, as the humanitarian situation in the region worsens. 

Former ICC prosecutor accuses Azerbaijan of ‘genocide’ in Nagorno-Karabakh 

A former Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has accused the Azerbaijani government of genocide in Nagorno-Karabakh, as the humanitarian situation in the region worsens. 

Creating a piece of Lebanon in northern Armenia

After a move that neither of them could have anticipated, two friends ended up bringing a little piece of Lebanon to northern Armenia.

Creating a piece of Lebanon in northern Armenia

By Paul Vartan Sookiasian

After a move that neither of them could have anticipated, two friends ended up bringing a little piece of Lebanon to northern Armenia.

Ousted Yerevan mayor to challenge ruling party in City Council vote

Hayk Marutyan was ousted in December 2021 for ‘disloyalty’ to the ruling party.

Ousted Yerevan mayor to challenge ruling party in City Council vote

Hayk Marutyan was ousted in December 2021 for ‘disloyalty’ to the ruling party.

‘You learn to hide your identity’: being queer in the Armenian army

While military service is mandatory in Armenia, the prospect comes with many dangers for queer Armenians. 

‘You learn to hide your identity’: being queer in the Armenian army

By Ani Avetisyan

While military service is mandatory in Armenia, the prospect comes with many dangers for queer Armenians. 

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