· July, 2007

Stories about Armenia from July, 2007

Caucasus: Attitudes towards NGOs

Social Science in the Caucasus unveils some figures on how people in the three countries Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia perceive non-governmental organisations.

31 July 2007

Armenia: Digging holes

Many bloggers attended a protest in Armenia's capital Yerevan where people voiced their dismay at a new construction site in the city's center: a huge hole is being dug 300...

31 July 2007

Armenia: RFE/RL closure imminent

Following weeks of protests to avoid getting Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty's off air in Armenia, the authorities are now refusing to sign a new contract for the independent...

25 July 2007

Armenia: 2008 elections

The 2008 Presidential Election Monitor wonders whether next year's voting will be cleaner than before. The roundup also ponders the state of the opposition in Armenia.

24 July 2007

Armenia: International outreach camp

Kyle taught a class at the latest International Outreach Camp in Armenia and shares her experiences from a week which “showcased some of the amazing talent and potential Armenian youth...

24 July 2007

Armenia: Shootout fallout

How convincing is it of the authorities to claim that a shootout hurts several people but is not responsible for the death of a child very close by? Onnik Krikorian...

24 July 2007

Armenia: Shadow matriarchy?

One Armenian World looks at the predominant role of the Armenian mother – and in how far this cements the oppression of young child-bearing women.

23 July 2007

Caucasus: Arms race

Onnik Krikorian is concerned that with all states in the Caucasus increasing their military spending, an arms race and – worst of all – new military conflicts can become a...

20 July 2007

Armenia: Horrific car crash

Observer reports on a horrific car crash near Armenia's capital Yerevan. The old and unrefurbished road connecting Georgia and Armenia is the scene of accidents frequently.

19 July 2007

Armenia/Azerbaijan: Presidential elections in Nagorno Karabakh

Today's presidential elections in Nagorno Karabakh draw the world's attention to one of the most volatile regions of the former Soviet Union. The conflict over the breakaway and self-declared republic is still dominating relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan, and unfortunately, no lasting peace agreement is on the horizon. Meanwhile, people in Nagorno Karabakh just want to get on with their lives.

19 July 2007

Caucasus: Governance

HansG looks at a new World Bank study that compares the quality of governance in the world. He has a closer look at the three countries in the Caucasus –...

19 July 2007

Armenia: Vardavar at Garni

Vardavar is fun for almost everyone, as you can get away with throwing water at complete strangers. Christian Garbis and Onnik Krikorian (more photos here and here) went to witness...

16 July 2007

Central Asia: Clash of opinion

Josh Foust engages in an extremely interesting discussion with an Uzbek journalist (working for a Russian news agency) about Western promotion of democracy in Central Asia.

14 July 2007

Armenia: Presidential candidate

On the 2008 Presidential Election Monitor, Onnik Krikorian says that US-born Raffi Hovannisian might have good chances in next year's polls as he is one of the most popular and...

12 July 2007

Armenia: Defective church?

Lori is appalled hearing the Pope say that non-Catholic Christian communities are not true churches. Actually, she says, Christianity was introduced in Armenia before it became accepted in the Roman...

12 July 2007

Armenia: Playing nardi

Nardi- (or backgammon-) playing seniors are an omnipresent sight in Yerevan when it's warm outside. On his 39th birthday, Onnik Krikorian wonders whether he should soon join them.

11 July 2007

Armenia: Film festival

On Life in Armenia, Raffi K. reports on the opening of the Golden Apricot International Film Festival, which takes place for the fourth time in the capital Yerevan this year.

11 July 2007