Author Archives: Observer

Armenian rock band ready to sing in Baku

No official announcement has yet been made, but the online social networking sites are filled with the video of the Armenian rock band, The Dorians, for its new song “This Is Our World”. This group is described by many as a plausible pick to represent Armenia in the Azerbaijani capital.

The Armenian Cyber Army hacks over 20 Azerbaijani websites

Armenian Ciber Army hacks over 20 Azerbaijani sites to mark the 8-year anniversary of officer Guren Margaryan's murder

Armenian Ciber Army hacks over 20 Azerbaijani sites to mark the 8-year anniversary of the Armenian officer Gurgen Margaryan’s murder in Budapest. Continue reading

Boutique construction at the expense of Mashtots park resumes amid protests

A week-long sit-in by Armenian environmental activists was dispersed today as police used force to make space for the construction of fashion boutiques in one of central Yerevan’s few remaining green areas. Continue reading

Armenian Police Will Have New Uniforms

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The uniforms presented yesterday have caused a stir in the Armenian segment of the Internet. Some have even come up with humorous representations like this one.

Armenian Economy: a Diagnosis

PFA's "Armenia: Averting an Economic Catastrophe" Report

The Cover Page of PFA's "Armenia: Averting an Economic Catastrophe" Report

Policy Forum Armenia, a Washington based Armenian think tank and advocacy group, has published an in-depth report, which might well be the best diagnosis of Armenia’s economic  woes available out there. Continue reading

Ex-US Envoy says “truth is on Turkey’s side”

In an interview published by Hurriyetdailynews.com, Ex-US Ambassador to Azerbaijan, Former US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs and US mediator in Nagorno-Karabakh talks made a number of remarks, which sound quite sympathetic of Turkey. Continue reading

Poaching in Armenia

Blogger Msheci-Talinci made a film about poaching in Armenia.

Armenia’s “de facto” Population Drops Below 3 Million

Armenian Census Data from 2001 and 2011 Compared (Red Column stands for 2011 data)

National Statistical Service of the Republic of Armenia released the preliminary findings of the 2011 Armenia population census earlier this week. Continue reading

Gyumri – city of “domiks”

The Unborn Daughters of Armenia

“The girl’s name would be Naneh. A sweet name for a girl,” Armineh Gabrielyan says. The girl, who was never born. Armineh was forced to make an abortion.

“I still remember my girl’s every movement, I remember her every heartbeat, her – inside me. I still love her” she says (Armineh Gabrielyan’s name has been changed to protect her privacy).

Mane, Ani, Elen, Lilit, Narine, Astghik, Mary… these are all popular Armenian female names. Names of daughters, who were never born. Continue reading