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Armenian Constitutional Court judges offered early retirement

Parliament passed a bill that would give pensions equivalent to their current salaries to members who voluntarily stand down.

Armenian Constitutional Court judges offered early retirement

Parliament passed a bill that would give pensions equivalent to their current salaries to members who voluntarily stand down.

Armenian Deputy Education Minister charged in corruption case

Gevorg Loretsyan has been arrested along with his driver for allegedly granting government contracts for sportswear in exchange for a bribe.

Armenian Deputy Education Minister charged in corruption case

Gevorg Loretsyan has been arrested along with his driver for allegedly granting government contracts for sportswear in exchange for a bribe.

Opinion | Ilham Aliyev’s anti-Europe speech foreshadows big changes in Azerbaijan

A speech delivered by Aliyev on 26 November represents a sharp break from the usual content of his speeches in its ideological content.

Opinion | Ilham Aliyev’s anti-Europe speech foreshadows big changes in Azerbaijan

By Bahruz Samadov

A speech delivered by Aliyev on 26 November represents a sharp break from the usual content of his speeches in its ideological content.

Former Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan indicted for corruption

Sargsyan is accused of embezzling around ֏490 million ($1 million) as part of a programme of state fuel subsidies to farmers in 2013. 

Former Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan indicted for corruption

Sargsyan is accused of embezzling around ֏490 million ($1 million) as part of a programme of state fuel subsidies to farmers in 2013. 

Azerbaijan and Armenia conclude three-day journalist exchange

A three-day exchange between Armenian and Azerbaijani journalists was the first exchange of its kind in almost two decades.

Azerbaijan and Armenia conclude three-day journalist exchange

A three-day exchange between Armenian and Azerbaijani journalists was the first exchange of its kind in almost two decades.

Armenian Health Ministry unveils ‘comprehensive’ health insurance bill

The bill foresees enforcing mandatory health insurance in Armenia by implementing a six percent health income tax.

Armenian Health Ministry unveils ‘comprehensive’ health insurance bill

The bill foresees enforcing mandatory health insurance in Armenia by implementing a six percent health income tax.

Armenia passes bill criminalising ‘criminal subcultures’

One MP has claimed she was threatened over her support of the bill.

Armenia passes bill criminalising ‘criminal subcultures’

One MP has claimed she was threatened over her support of the bill.

New platform created for Armenia’s extra-parliamentary opposition

The Vernatun Club was founded by former Armenian Prime Minister Vazgen Manukyan

New platform created for Armenia’s extra-parliamentary opposition

The Vernatun Club was founded by former Armenian Prime Minister Vazgen Manukyan

Adoption crime ring uncovered in Armenia

Women were allegedly coerced into carrying pregnancies to term to provide children for the scheme. 

Adoption crime ring uncovered in Armenia

Women were allegedly coerced into carrying pregnancies to term to provide children for the scheme. 

Former Deputy Chief of Staff of Armenia’s Parliament released from detention

Arsen Babayan has been charged with fraud and ‘colluding to usurp power’.

Former Deputy Chief of Staff of Armenia’s Parliament released from detention

Arsen Babayan has been charged with fraud and ‘colluding to usurp power’.