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Monitoring Findings of
December 13, 2017 at 17:07 | SOS | Syunik
In the frames of "Supporting New Reforms in SHPP Sector through CSO-Government Dialogue" project, the expert group visited "SEKA" SHPP, which is located in the administrative area of Qarahunj Community, Syunik Region, Armenia. The SHPP is constructed on the
Monitoring Findings of
December 11, 2017 at 18:03 | Small HPPs, Energy | Syunik
In the frames of "Supporting New Reforms in SHPP Sector through CSO-Government Dialogue" project, the expert group visited "Qarahunj" SHPP, which is located in the administrative area of Qarahunj Community, Syunik Region, Armenia. The SHPP is constructed on
Development of Biosphere Reserves in Armenia
November 21, 2017 at 18:53 | Biodiversity | Gegharkunik | Syunik
A new concept of specifically protected areas of nature is introduced into Armenia – biospheric reserve. The specifically protected areas of nature have already been selected, which shall turn into biosphere reserves
Whether Arevis Will Continue Existing? (Photos)
November 16, 2017 at 18:09 | Small HPPs, Energy | Syunik
Borderline Arevis community in Syunik Region, Armenia, is gradually getting destroyed. There aren't any new buildings in the community. The only new structure is the building of 'Arevis-1' SHPP, which is
30 Trees Illegally Cut Down in Shikahogh Reserve: Criminal Case Initiated
November 08, 2017 at 13:51 | Officials | Syunik
Syunik Regional Prosecutor’s Office has initiated a criminal case based on the extremely large extents of illegal tree felling by an unidentified person and professional negligence of security service employees in “Shikahogh State Reserve” SNCO and
Monitoring Findings of
October 27, 2017 at 14:03 | Small HPPs, Energy | Syunik
In the frames of "Supporting New Reforms in SHPP Sector through CSO-Government Dialogue" project, the expert group visited "Dali" SHPP
Monitoring Findings of "Arevis-1" SHPP (Photos)
October 17, 2017 at 16:46 | Small HPPs, Energy | Syunik
In the frames of "Supporting New Reforms in SHPP Sector through CSO-Government Dialogue" project, the expert group visited "Arevis-1" SHPP, which is located
Syunik Regional Head Sued Environmentalist and Mass Media
September 23, 2017 at 17:59 | Mining | Syunik
Syunik Regional Head Vahe Hakobyan lodged a claim against environmentalist Arthur Grigoryan, as well as Aravot.am, epress.am and syunacyerkir.am websites. Hakobyan claims he has been defamed and is demanding
SHHP Impact on Geghi River To Increase
September 12, 2017 at 18:34 | Small HPPs, Energy | Syunik
The water in the Geghi River will become extremely low in the aggregate area of 8 km of the 30-kilometer-long Geghi River because of the operation of two SHPPs, which will result to the hydraulic, thermal, settling and bed-washing
Vararak River in Syunik Region in Antisanitary Situation
September 07, 2017 at 15:37 | SOS | Syunik
The Vararak River in Syunik Region is in antisanitary state, which is the left tributary to the Vorotan River. It starts from the south-east slope of Mets Ishkhanasar Mountain Top in Syunik plateau. The river is polluted with
Locals Getting Worried: Vorotan River Ecosystem Violated (Photos)
September 06, 2017 at 17:28 | Small HPPs, Energy | Syunik
The ecosystem of the Vorotan Rier has been violated: the locals are getting worried. 'The fish in the Vorotan River is getting eliminated, while the section of the river in Sisian is covered with moss. Now 1.5-2 cum water flows