UN rapporteur slams justice practice in Turkish courts

UN rapporteur slams justice practice in Turkish courts

October 15, 2011 - 10:42 AMT  00:58 GMT
“I am particularly concerned at the lack of respect of fundamental procedural guarantees,” Gabriela Knaul said.
Serj Tankian to speak at ANC-WR event

Serj Tankian to speak at ANC-WR event

October 15, 2011 - 10:25 AMT  00:58 GMT
“Lights, Camera, Activate” will cover the ways in which film, music and the arts can be used to promote grassroots activism.
Philip Hammond appointed as UK Defense Secretary

Philip Hammond appointed as UK Defense Secretary

October 15, 2011 - 10:21 AMT  00:58 GMT
Former Defense Secretary Liam Fox has resigned after a week of pressure over his working relationship with friend Adam Werritty.
Iran says ready to offer solution to Karabakh conflict

Iran says ready to offer solution to Karabakh conflict

October 15, 2011 - 10:15 AMT  00:58 GMT
“Extra-regional countries seek to exploit disputes to interfere in regional affairs,” Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman has said.
U.S. Deputy Secretary of State to spend next week in South Caucasus

U.S. Deputy Secretary of State to spend next week in South Caucasus

October 15, 2011 - 10:03 AMT  00:58 GMT
William Burns is expected to meet with civil society representatives to discuss common interests in the region.

John Heffern, ambassador for the upcoming parliamentary and presidential elections in Armenia

October 10, 2011 - 18:12 AMT  00:58 GMT
For any country, and especially for CIS states, elections are almost a catastrophic phenomenon. Often these countries experience nervousness not only due to “lack” of democracy, but also because of its excess. In this case quite understandable is the activation of major powers in the process of driving Russia out of internal political developments. Noticeably stir up embassies of the West and the accompanying structures initially designed to “strengthen democracy and build a civil society”, but actually controlling the pre-election and post-election processes, making sure “the wrong” candidate fails.

Diaspora jewelers dream of free economic zone in Armenia

September 24, 2011 - 17:32 AMT  00:58 GMT
Jewelers from the Armenian Diaspora gathered in Armenia in the framework of celebrations dedicated to the 20th anniversary of the republic’s independence. United by the Armenian Jewelers Association (AJA), many of them head the associations of jewelers in the countries they live.
Armenian football fans got a dream named EURO 2012

Armenian football fans got a dream named EURO 2012

September 10, 2011 - 16:56 AMT  00:58 GMT
For the first time in its history, the Armenian national team has a real chance to fight through to the final stage of the European Championship.
Sevan beach season 2011

Sevan beach season 2011

June 16, 2011 - 17:35 AMT  00:58 GMT
Primarily, it was planned to open the beach season on June 15-16, regardless of the weather. However, it turned out that the season will open by July 1. Closure date is not known yet. Meanwhile, meteorologists promise habitual hot summer in Armenia, within the norms.
Political dialogue: in search of compromise

Political dialogue: in search of compromise

June 6, 2011 - 20:27 AMT  00:58 GMT
The opposition Armenian National Congress (ANC) openly announced the start of political dialogue with the authorities during the May 31 rally in Liberty Square. The ANC has already formed the delegation to negotiate with the country’s leadership, mentioning snap elections and the main issue on the agenda. The authorities, on the contrary, insist that they are planning to discuss social and economic problems but by no means any possibility of extraordinary elections.
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