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12:33 May 18, 2013 | Elections...Politics...Ecology
Belarus Interested in Armenian Experience of Nuclear EnergyBelarus is constructing its first nuclear station and is interested in the experience of Armenian power engineering specialists, as Energy and Natural Resources Ministry says. In the course of the official visit in Armenia held on 14 May...
15:58 May 17, 2013 | Elections...Politics...Ecology | Vayots Dzor
Who Will Pay Fines for Forest Cut Down Under Jermuk-1 SHHP Project 
The State Environmental Inspection of Nature Protection Ministry has issued an antedated positive opinion to Jermuk – 1 SHHP, when the construction was at full speed and Arpa riverbed has already been...
15:06 May 17, 2013 | Elections...Politics...Ecology | Tavush
Initiatives Applied to Ombudsman for “Khachaghbyur-2” SHHP“Trchkan” and Pan-Armenian Environmental Front civic initiative members have applied to RA Human Rights Defender Karen Andreasyan in regard with the problems arisen due to the construction of “Khachaghbyur-2” SHHP...
11:32 May 17, 2013 | Elections...Politics...Ecology
Nature Protection Ministry Working Group Established for “Martziget-1” SHHP Projectpon Nature Protection Minister Aram Harutyunyan’s order a working group has been established for “Martziget-1” SHHP project...
17:30 May 16, 2013 | Elections...Politics...Ecology
Mount Ararat Glacier Reduced by 2.5 Square Kilometers for 25 Years The glacier on Mount Ararat used to be 8 square kilometers 100 years ago, but it has reduced during this 20-25 years and now it’s 5.5 square kilometers,” said Aram Gabrielyan, Climate Change Framework Convention National...
15:35 May 16, 2013 | Elections...Politics...Ecology | Lori
Armenian MP Edmon Maruqyan Gives Advice to Martz Residents How to Fight against SHHP ConstructionArmenian MP Edmon Maruqyan visited Martz Village, Lori Region, where the villagers are fighting against the construction of “Martziget - 1” SHHP...
12:20 May 15, 2013 | Elections...Politics...Ecology
Bill “On Amendments into RA Law “On Specially Protected Areas” Submitted to GovernmentThe Armenian Government should approve at its meeting of 16 May the bill on “On Amendments into RA Law “On Specially Protected Areas”. At the same time, the government has already been submitted...
18:01 May 14, 2013 | Elections...Politics...Ecology | Yerevan
Green Trees Felled in AvanOn 14 May green trees were felled near Basic House in Avan, as local residents told EcoLur. The photos they sent show how trees are felled down and loaded to cars....
16:47 May 14, 2013 | Elections...Politics...Ecology
Deno Gold: Mining Company Threatens the Residents and Environment of KapanCanadian “Deno Gold Mining Company” files a slander lawsuit against Armenian environmental activist Yeghia Nersesian...
14:11 May 14, 2013 | Elections...Politics...Ecology | Lori
What Is Future for Stepanavan? (Photos) Stepanavan residents are concerned they will lose their rest zone because of the new SHHP. “Shumen” LLC intend to construct a “Stepanavan-2” SHHP on the Chqnagh River. Nevertheless, as Stepanavan Municipality Agriculture...
18:04 May 13, 2013 | Elections...Politics...Ecology | Yerevan
Slaughter of Trees Directly in Front of Mayor Taron Margaryan’s House (Photos)Tree felling and deep pruning are in progress in Yerevan. Alarm signals are beaten from everywhere. This time “We Are This City’s Owners” civic initiative has circulated an alarm signal that a slaughter of trees...
17:34 May 13, 2013 | Elections...Politics...Ecology
Court Hearing against Environmentalist Yeghia Nersissian PostponedCourt Hearing Against Activist Eghia Nersisyan to Postpone...
15:48 May 13, 2013 | Elections...Politics...Ecology | Lori
Martz Village: Pits, Bumps and Holes on Roads, But Nobody Interested“Green” activists were again in Martz Village already after the villagers had thrown the pipes into the gorge, which were designed for the construction of the irrigation system for the SHHP, the third one...
14:54 May 13, 2013 | Elections...Politics...Ecology
EBRD Annual Meeting with Eyes of Civil SocietyThe EBRD annual meeting took place in Istanbul on 9-11 May participated also by Armenian representatives. EBRD has operated actively within recent years and called 2012 as...
13:08 May 13, 2013 | Elections...Politics...Ecology | Yerevan
Rock Musician: Lethal Doses of Dioxine and Mercury Emitted into Yerevan Atmosphere (Photo)Russian “Krematorij” rock group musician Armen Grigoryan addressed a letter to Armenian PM Tigran Sargsyan, which says, “Gigantic wastes of polyvinylchloride, polyethylene and other garbage are burnt round the clock in the territory of Yerevan...
12:25 May 13, 2013 | Elections...Politics...Ecology | Yerevan
Five-Meter-Long Stubs Left from 30-35-meter-long Poplars in Avan (Photos)On May 10 and 11 “deep pruning” of poplars was in progress in the territory of Yerevan State Finance and Economy College located in Babajanyan street, Avan area. Out of 30-35-meter-long poplars five-meter-long stubs have remained...
13:43 May 10, 2013 | Elections...Politics...Ecology | Yerevan
Deno Gold v. Activist Yeghia Nersissian: Round TwoThe Qanaqer-Zeytoun Court of General Jurisdiction will continue the trial of the claim issued by Deno Gold Mining Company CJSC against “green” activist Yeghia Nersissian at 15:00 on 13 May...
13:10 May 10, 2013 | Elections...Politics...Ecology | Yerevan
Ombudsman: Problem of Illegal Construction of Closed Market in Yerevan Remained UnsolvedHuman Rights Defender Karen Andreasyan expressed his concern with the illegal construction works in the closed market, Yerevan. “It’s impermissible that the historical monument in Yerevan is exposed to modifications and no competent body reacted to...
15:26 May 08, 2013 | Elections...Politics...Ecology
Armenian Government to Have Only Three New MinistersThe Armenian president Serzh Sargsyan has approved the new government: as it was expected the cabinet didn’t suffer any significant changes. New appointments are Sport Minister and Youth Affairs...
16:02 May 07, 2013 | Elections...Politics...Ecology | Vayots Dzor
Criminal Case Against Ex Vayots Dzor Regional Head Sergey Bagratyan or Another Tall TalePastinfo Agency informs that the criminal case initiated against Ex Vayots Dzor Regional Head Sergey Bagratyan for the embezzlement of large sums of money and abuse of authorities...
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