Stories about Armenia from August, 2006
Armenia: Dead Villages
Onnik Krikorian has numerous new posts covering his recent visit to Lachin. Among them are ones on Ditsmayri and Herik, two dead villages in the region.
Armenia: Detained by the KGB
Onnik Krikorian just returned from Lachin, the strategic town linking Karabakh with Armenia proper. His trip was cut short because he was detained by the KGB, which informed him his movements were restricted. The trip was not a loss though, as he is able to report on mine-clearing efforts in...
Armenia: Village Life
Zarchka writes on enjoying Armenian village life.
Armenia: Press Gang Politics
Nessuna writes that her uncle was pressed into joining the “Prosperous Armenia” party. She also gives details on the shady past of the party's founder.
Central Asia & Caucasus: Press Freedom
Neil of neweurasia reports on press freedom in Central Asia and the Caucasus.
Armenia: Habitat
Onnik Krikorian reports on and has photos of a recent Habitat for Humanity project in Armenia.
Central Asia & Caucasus: 15 Years of Independence
neweurasia's team of bloggers have lengthy posts looking back at 15 years of independence in Central Asia and the Caucasus.
Armenia: Greek Demise
Onnik Krikorian writes about the slow demise of Armenia's small Greek population.
Former Soviet Union: 15 Years Since the August Coup
Today is 15 years since the beginning of the events that some people consider (RUS) Russia's Orange Revolution – but which are better known as the August Putsch. This year, on August 20 and 21, memorial services will be held in Moscow for Dmitry Komar, Ilya Krichevsky and Vladimir Usov,...
Armenia: Mugged
Nessuna was attacked and had her purse stolen. She gives a brief account of the experience at her blog.
Armenia: Mafia State?
Onnik Krikorian looks at whether or not Armenia is a mafia state.
Armenia: Benefits of Foreign Language
Nessuna posts about the benefits of speaking a foreign language in Armenia.
Global Food Blog Report #28
#1: From Tanzania, MiRecipe.com spices up the day with an incredible easy and delicious recipe to prepare "Chatini Ya Ukwaju" (Tamarind Chutney). It is great with bread, and a tasty addition to your salad, fish or chicken dishes. Recipe in EN and Swahili. Get the recipe now! #2: From Germany,...
Armenia: Walking Alongside Men
Marcella again contributes a post about women's issues in Armenia at di cavoli e di re, saying that women need to find a way to be more independent of men.
Armenia: Leaving Lachin
Onnik Krikorian reports on the depopulation of the Lachin corridor, an area of land linking Armenia to the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh territory. Residents attracted there with promises of land and work are now leaving.
Armenia: Screen Scene
Nareg of Life in Armenia wants to know what is up with the sudden appearance of large, flat-panel screens in various locations around Yerevan.
Armenia: Sex & Virginity
Nessuna carries a fictional story composed out of many elements of truth about virginity and attitudes towards sex. Onnik Krikorian and Ani have related posts.
Armenia: Internet Still Spotty
Onnik Krikorian reports that internet connections in Armenia are still spotty after last weekend's loss of service. He says that if the Armenian blogosphere suddenly goes silent, the poor connection is the reason.
Armenia: Mixed Marriages
Onnik Krikorian reports on mixed race marriages in Armenia, public attitudes against them, and the difficulties that such couples face.
Armenia: Photo Manipulation
Onnik Krikorian uses the dismissal of a Reuters freelance photographer in Lebanon for manipulating photos as a springboard to discuss photojournalists’ ethics and photo manipulation in Armenian media.
