On the Use of the Army in Suppressing Protests in Armenia in March 2008

By Sossi Tatikyan

While Armenia’s second President Robert Kocharyan’s trial continues, Sossi Tatikyan writes about the need to amend relevant provisions of the Constitution to delineate the distinct responsibilities of the army and internal security forces, and to ensure checks and balances when declaring a state of emergency.

On Urbanization in Armenia: From “City-Building” to Urban Planning

By Garine Boghossian

Development projects are popping up haphazardly in Armenia. Many of them pursued for short-term economic goal under the pretext of development. Without a holistic vision for growth in the country, consequences of decisions taken today will be irreversible for generations to come.

One Year After the Signing of the Ceasefire Statement: Serious Security Challenges Persist

By Tigran Grigoryan

A year has passed since the end of the 2020 Artsakh War. The ceasefire statement signed by the leaders of Russia, Armenia and Azerbaijan on November 9, 2020, brought a new geopolitical reality to the region.

Opening Borders: Armenia’s Economic Risks

By Astghik Karapetyan

The lifting of blockades is presented as a benefit for Armenia, but some business leaders doubt that the Government is prepared for accompanying risks to the Armenian economy.

Opening of the Akhalkalak-Kars Railway: What to do Now?

By Vahram Ter-Matevosyan

On October 30, 2017 the Baku-Tbilisi-Kars Railway better known as the Akhalkalak-Kars Railway, became operational. The Akhalkalak Terminal, is only 30 kilometers from Armenia’s border. What does this mean for Armenia and for the Armenians of Javakhk? Vahram Ter Matevosyan takes a closer look at the implications and prospects for Armenia.

Our Changing Ways of Education

By Anush Babajanyan

Award-winning photojournalist Anush Babajanyan documents the heavy burden of transitioning to distance education during the COVID-19 pandemic for children, parents and teachers.

Overweight, But Malnourished: The Impact of Poor Diets on Armenia’s Children

By Gohar Abrahamyan

Lack of awareness, knowledge and education is a contributing factor to malnutrition in Armenian children. Gohar Abrahamyan looks at the research and speaks with parents and experts in the field.

Palliative Care: The Right to Life with Dignity

By Yeva Asribabayan

Palliative care is an approach that strives to improve the quality of life of patients who are terminally ill; it endeavors to provide a life of dignity. In Armenia, culture, stereotypes and entrenched practices make this approach very difficult to achieve, and instead of helping the patient, often causes them to lose their voice and their dignity.

Parliament Shutting Out the Press Is a Warning Sign

By Shushan Doydoyan

Severely restricting the professional work of journalists in the country’s National Assembly is unprecedented and unacceptable, writes Shushan Doydoyan, founder of the Freedom of Information Center.

Parliamentary Election 2018: Live Updates

A historic post-revolution vote will take place across Armenia on December 7. As Armenians head to the polls to elect a new parliament, EVN Report brings you live updates of the vote.