Stories about Armenia from March, 2006
Georgia: Ethnic Tensions
Raffi K. of Life in Armenia writes about tensions in Georgia between ethnic Georgians and ethnic Armenians.
Armenia: Eclipse
Nessuna writes about seeing yesterday's eclipse from Armenia and posts to some photos and local online discussions.
Armenia: Deforestation
Onnik Krikorian reports on deforestation in Armenia and efforts to protect the country's treest. He also posts photos of people planting trees in Ijevan and Gosh.
Armenia: MCA
Onnik Krikorian notes that the US plans to release significant aid to Armenia despite the Armenian government's failure to demonstrate a commitment to democratic reforms.
Armenia: Kjell Engebretsen Interview
Onnik Krikorian interviews Kjell Engebretsen, the Armenia Country Director of the Norwegian Refugee Council.
Armenia: Peace Corps Impact
A post by Nessuna at Oneworld Multimedia about visiting the town of Berd with a friend who is a Peace Corps Volunteer prompts a discussion about the impact of these...
Armenia: Notes from the Armenian Blogosphere
Oneworld Multimedia has a roundup of the English-language and Armenian-language Armenian blogosphere.
Armenia: Visiting Berd
Oneworld Blog has two posts about visits to Berd, an Armenian town close to the Azeri border. While Onnik posts a picture he took in 2004, Nessuna recounts her weekend...
Voices from Central Asia and the Caucasus
Lunch – by Dushanbe Pictures, Erik Petersson, 2006 With that fresh portion of Tajik plov on your plate, we bid you welcome to the latest roundup of the Central Asian...
Armenia: National Geographic Award
Onnik Krikorian, whose blog Oneworld features many of his photos, has been nominated for the prestigious National Geographic All Road's photography award.
Armenia: Cops at Work
ArmYouth Blog reports that pay increases for police that went into effect last year might actually be having the intended, positive effect of reducing corruption.
Armenia: Turkish Trade
Christian Garbis explains how it is that trade with Turkey flourishes despite it being illegal and complaints about low-quality Turkish products.
Caucasus: Education
At young caucasus women, young women from Georgia, Azerbaijan, and Armenia discuss issues related to education in their countries.
Armenia: Progress
Zarchka reports that there are small signs of progress in the music played on Armenian transit.
Armenia: “Rabiz”
Christian Garbis writes about the music, social stereotype, and culture of “rabiz” in Armenia.
Armenia: The Cost of Dying
Zarchka writes about the cost of dying in Armenia.
Armenia: Waitressing
Nessuna writes about the trials, tribulations, and joys of waitressing in Armenia.
Armenia: Notes from the Blogosphere
Oneworld Multimedia carries roundups of the English-language and Armenian-language Armenian blogospheres.
Armenia: Korfball
Zarchka of Life Around Me writes about korfball in Armenia and says she is excited that a team from her country will be playing in the first youth world championship...
Armenia: Eurovision Protest
Onnik Krikorian notes that the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia is now touching Armenia's entry in to the Eurovision Song Contest. The entrant's listing of the “Republic of Nagorno...
Armenia: Crooked Officials
Oneworld Multimedia reports on illegalities in the office of the Armenian president. About 60% of government officials have received appointments to positions despite not having done military service.
