Stories about Armenia from July, 2007
Caucasus: The state of democracy
Social Science in the Caucasus has a closer look at the The Economist Intelligence Unit's 2007 Index of Democracy, in which Georgia and Armenia are classified as hybrid and Azerbaijan as an authoritarian regime.
Armenia: Tourist guide
nazarian links to the latest edition of the free online tourist guide to Yerevan – a 150-page PDF including all the information one might need on how to spend a hot summer day in the Armenian capital.
Armenia: Lawless shootings
At Blogrel, Harmick writes that “tit for tat” killings are becoming a regular occurence in Armenia.
Armenia: Quality of life
Observer is not convinced that Armenia's relatively good ranking in a ‘quality of life’ survey is entirely warranted.
Armenia: Construction frenzy
Blogrel complains about the construction of new elite apartments in Armenia's capital Yerevan, something that surely will drive the established tenants out of the centre. Meanwhile, Onnik Krikorian posts photos of the perpetual construction and offers his commentary about the changing city life.
Armenia: Fields of gold
Notes from Hairenik visits a farm in the Armenian Ararat region, where a resilient farmer is growing golden wheat but has to fight with irrigation problems.
Armenia: RFE/RL Update
Onnik Krikorian explains why the Armenian parliament rejected new media bills that would have put the broadcasts of Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty at risk of being shut down. He also warns of complacency now that the immiment threat has waned – the government might find yet another reason...
Armenia: Constitution Day
On a rare occasion, the Armenian Observers chimes in with Armenia's government in hailing the country's constitution. He's hoping that it will be the foundation for democracy one day.
Turkey, Russia: Kars
Vilhelm Konnander writes about the Turkish city of Kars and “its multi-faceted historical heritage.”
RFE/RL in Armenia: Media bills not passed
The Armenian Observer reports that media legislation intended to curb the broadcasts of Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty has not been ratified by parliament.
Turkey: Cultural Crossroads
Vilhelm Konnander takes his readers on a tour to the Turkish city of Kars, a place of kaleidoscopic history and rich Turkish, Armenian, Russian and Kurdish heritage.
Armenia: RFE/RL Update
With restrictive media legislation set to be ratified in Armenia, what will this mean for independent broadcasters such as Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty? Onnik Krikorian discusses with his readers while Svet v Avguste and Tirami Su post photos from a protest march against the new media bills.
