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Press Conference: Why Scandal Occurred at Amulsar Mine Public Hearings
August 25, 2014 at 14:57 | "EcoLur" Press Club | Yerevan
On 26 August, at 12:00, EcoLur Press Club will host Gndevaz villager, journalist Tehmine Ynoqyan, Pan-Armenian Environmental Front member Levon Galstyan and “EcoLur” Informational NGO President Inga Zarafyan, who will speak about the outcomes of
EcoLur Director Gagik Kochinyan Passed Away
July 30, 2014 at 11:32 | Officials | Yerevan
In the evening of July 29 "EcoLur" Informational NGO Director Gagik Kochinyan passed away. EcoLur's staff is mourning the death of
Activist Invited to National Security Service for Expression He Made
July 25, 2014 at 18:16 | Human Rights, Environmental Policy | Yerevan
On 25 July Activist Vaghinak Shushanyan, who was fighting against the increase in electricity price, was invited to the National Security Service adjunct to the Armenian Government – he vas invited to
Arjut Gold Mining Project Poses Risks to Local Drinking Springs
July 22, 2014 at 19:06 | Mining | Lori | Yerevan
The project says, 'There are many mountainous springs in the studied area of the mine, the water of which is used for drinking. The area also has different miner water springs.' It should be mentioned that the project doesn't assess the risks
Environmental Law Not Protect Nature
July 07, 2014 at 13:56 | "EcoLur" Press Club | Yerevan
On 8 July, at 11:00, EcoLur Press Club will host a press conference, where the coordinator of Public Environmental Alliance Silva Adamyan, “Forests of Armenia” NGO Chairman Nazeli Hovhannisyan and Pan-Armenian Environmental Front Member Levon Galstyan will speak about
EBRD Again Funding Renewable Energy in Armenia
July 04, 2014 at 16:16 | Officials | Yerevan
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has provided a new grant to Armenia aimed at the field of renewable energy, as the
"Byblical Disaster" Film Premiere
July 04, 2014 at 15:06 | Sevan | Ararat | Armavir | Gegharkunik | Yerevan
On June 4 the premiere and discussions of “Biblical Disaster” film shot by EcoLur Informational NGO was held at EcoLur Press Club. The film shows what has actually happened in Ararat Valley, why several villages in Ararat and Armavir regions are left without
New Film about Disaster in Ararat Valley and Lake Sevan: Premere at EcoLur
July 03, 2014 at 11:35 | FILMS | Ararat | Armavir | Gegharkunik | Yerevan
The criminal activities of the government towards water resources lead to the disaster in Ararat Valley. The Ararat Valley is already using its irrecoverable water resources. The Nature Protection Ministry has issued water usage
Fires in Yerevan
July 02, 2014 at 16:16 | Officials | Yerevan
On 1 and 2 July, fires occurred in different areas of Yerevan. As the Ministry for Emergency States informs, 2500 sq. meters were burnt down in Nerqin Charbakh, Yerevan