Stories about Armenia from May, 2007
Nagorno Karabakh conflict: “Liberated Territories” in Focus
The Armenian blogosphere is full of speculations about the seven regions in Azerbaijan currently under the control of Armenian and Karabakh forces, which are referred to as the “Liberated Territories” by those with a more nationalistic perspective. Now that the parliamentary elections are behind us the international community is once...
Armenia: Real Estate Prices
At Life in Armenia, Raffi K. reports on real estate prices in Yerevan.
Armenia: All-powerful Seal
Notes from Hairenik discusses the incredible power of seals on documents in Armenia.
Armenia & Azerbaijan: Karabakh Progress?
Oneworld Multimedia discusses the status of negotiations between Azerbaijan and Armenia over a peace agreement regarding the disputed territory of Nagorno-Karabakh.
Armenia: The World's Best Flea Market
Joshua Kucera has photos from a Yerevan market that he calls “the best flea market in the world.”
Armenia: Post-election News
Onnik Krikorian has a post-election Armenian Parliamentary Election Monitor focusing on those who are contesting the outcome of the vote.
Armenia: Election Photos
Onnik Krikorian posts photos from the day of Armenia's parliamentary election and the day after the vote.
Armenia: Police Brutality
Nazarian discusses the most recent case of police brutality in Armenia, a case which the blogger says underlines the shortcomings of Armenia's government.
Armenia: More Observation
Zarchka also observed the Armenian parliamentary vote and reports on her blog.
Armenia: Observing
Nareg of Life in Armenia reports on being an observer for this weekend's parliamentary vote in Armenia.
Armenia: Improved Elections
Armenians voted for a new parliament over the weekend. Onnik Krikorian assesses the elections, agreeing with international observers that they are better than past votes, but that there is still room for improvement.
Armenia: Parliamentary Election Monitor
With less than two days before the vote, Onnik Krikorian rounds up news on Armenia's parliamentary election campaign.
Armenia: Victory Day
At Life in Armenia, Raffi K. writes about celebrating Victory Day in Karabakh.
Armenia: Police beat opposition protesters in Yerevan
Bloggers were faster then most media covering the violent events of yesterday. Unzipped, Narjan (am), Aramazd (am) here (am), here (am) and here (am), HyeBlog (ru), E-channel blog (am), A1plus blog (am) were among the first to react, mostly bringing information as it came, while the posts made already today...
Armenia: Shushi Independence
Notes From Hareinik marks the 15th anniversary of Armenia's capture of Shushi during the Nagorno-Karabakh War.
Armenia: Printing Ballots
Onnik Krikorian posts photos of Armenian election ballots being printed.
Armenia: On the Campaign Trail
Notes From Hareinik and Oneworld Multimedia report from the Armenian election campaign trail on a Prosperous Armenia party rally.
Armenia: Thousands Show for Opposition
Onnik Krikorian reports that thousands have again rallied in support of the opposition Orinats Yerkir party.
Predictable Politics – Not Much Happening in Armenian Parliament Pre-Election Campaign
“Less then a week to go” for the elections, says Onnik Krikoryan finding himself sitting in a restaurant with other foreign journalists, “Nobody is expecting post-election street protests to achieve anything if only because the opposition is divided”, and also because the people attending the “impressive rally in Liberty Square...
Armenia: Radical Opposition Rally
Onnik Krikorian reports that a radical opposition rally in Yerevan attracted thousands of supporters.
Caucasus: Media Freedom
Social Science in the Caucasus looks at media freedom in the Caucasus and how it measures up with other parts of the world.
