Monthly Archives: August 2011

Yerevan shopkeepers loose their kiosks, jobs and chance to repay loans

Posted on August 10, 2011 by | 15 Comments

Yerevan’s mayor Karen Karapetyan has ordered removal of small kiosks from Armenian capital’s central streets, despite the fact, that many of the kiosks are run by small businessmen, who are fully legally licensed to operate, have corresponding permissions for the space they occupy and often are struggling to repay newly acquired loans. Continue reading →

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Young Diasporan investor prepared to “follow the law and take anyone to court”

Posted on August 7, 2011 by | 15 Comments
Photo: Pedro Zarokian in his garden

Pedro Zarokian in his garden

I’ve read a very inspiring story today about a young Armenian, raised in the States from the age of 9, who has purchased 112 hectares of land in the village of Bagaran and is planning to battle his way through the hassle of living and working in Armenia. Continue reading →

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Opposition holds “hot’ rally in Yerevan

Posted on August 2, 2011 by | 1 Comment

HAK Rally in Yerevan, 04Aug2011

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