December 03, 2012 at 11:44 | Human Rights, Environmental Policy | Syunik
EcoLur has held a number of meetings in Kapan to find out to which extent Deno Gold Mining complies with the requirements of the EBRD. The first meeting was with Ilia Garkov, Director General of Deno Gold
December 01, 2012 at 19:03 | Human Rights, Environmental Policy | Syunik
A breakdown occurred at the tailing pipe of Geghanush tailing dump owned by Deno Gold Mining Company at approximately 07:30 on 1 December. The tails poured out into the Geghanush River, which
November 30, 2012 at 11:25 | Human Rights, Environmental Policy | Aragatsotn
We present the details of the public hearings on the project of constructing a tailing dump by Mego Gold Company held in Meliq Village on 27 November
November 29, 2012 at 15:35 | Human Rights, Environmental Policy | Ararat | Kotayk
The Press Secretary of Nature Protection Minister Hayk Hakobyan informed EcoLur that Gabriel Poghosyan, the ex candidate for the position of “Khosrov Forest” State Reserve Director won’t also hold the position of Deputy
November 29, 2012 at 13:39 | Human Rights, Environmental Policy | Ararat | Kotayk
The press release of Nature Protection Ministry informs that Nature Protection Minister Aram Harutyunyan met the Gabriel Poghosyan’s request not to continue
November 29, 2012 at 13:17 | Human Rights, Environmental Policy | Ararat | Kotayk
This isn’t the first case, when the Ministry appoints in top management positions of specially protected areas such people who have an image of
November 28, 2012 at 20:23 | Human Rights, Environmental Policy | Vayots dzor
Nature Protection Ministry recognized the public hearings on the construction project of Gndevaz SPP in Jermuk null and void. As it’s known, the address of holding
November 28, 2012 at 17:35 | Human Rights, Environmental Policy | Aragatsotn
Meliq villagers have to decide whether or not they agree “Mego Gold” Company to construct a new tailing dump in the territory of the village. This is what Meliq Village Head
November 27, 2012 at 21:21 | Human Rights, Environmental Policy | Ararat | Kotayk
When EcoLur asked WWF Armenia Head Karen Manvelyan to comment on the Minister’s statement, he said, “I am acting within
November 27, 2012 at 08:39 | Human Rights, Environmental Policy | Syunik
How many times we asked to help us, we wanted to overcome this situation. We receive our drinking water through asbestos pipes for over 7-8 years, but these pipes are designed for irrigation. We had no idea how much these pipes are dangerous. Only after pipes were connected to houses to get drinking water, we
November 26, 2012 at 18:15 | Human Rights, Environmental Policy | Vayots dzor
The address where the public hearings of "Gndevanq" SHP should have been held, doesn't exist in Jermuk. The local
November 26, 2012 at 17:26 | Human Rights, Environmental Policy | Ararat | Kotayk
WWF Armenia called for Nature Protection Ministry to recognize the competition for the position of Khosrov Reserve Director null and void. “We call for Nature Protection Ministry to
November 26, 2012 at 12:14 | Human Rights, Environmental Policy | Ararat
The fuss around the elections to the position of “Khosrov Forest” State Reserve Director has newer and newer details
November 23, 2012 at 19:31 | Human Rights, Environmental Policy | Ararat
Despite active public opposition, Nature Protection Ministry brings its candidate for the position of director of ‘Khosrov Forest’ State
November 23, 2012 at 19:07 | Human Rights, Environmental Policy | Yerevan
The territory of mines in Yerevan in the process of development makes up 2.56 square km. Energy and Natural Resources Ministry informs EcoLur about this in its reply letter signed by Staff Head Karen
November 23, 2012 at 18:29 | Human Rights, Environmental Policy | Gegharkunik
Nature Protection Ministry informs that on 22 November 366,000 young trout was let out into Lake Sevan. In regard with this event, a discussion of the questions was held at Gegharkounik Rural Administration in regard with the location of check
November 22, 2012 at 16:57 | Human Rights, Environmental Policy | Syunik
We will also experience problems with bees. Our fruit trees are pollinated by bees, but bees don’t fly where tension is high. We will stay without bees and our gardens will
November 22, 2012 at 15:47 | Human Rights, Environmental Policy
Recently the President of the Central Bank Arthur Javadyan and Vice-president of the German development bank KfW Eva Witt signed a loan agreement about allotting 40 million Euros for the financing of the construction of 30-40 small hydropower plants
