Armenia

The Republic of Armenia is a sovereign, democratic, social state governed by the rule of law. Power in the Republic of Armenia belongs to the people, exercised through free elections, referendums, as well as state and local self-governed bodies and officials provided by the Constitution. State power is exercised under the Constitution and laws, based on the division and balancing of the legislative, executive, and judicial powers. With the constitutional amendments made in 2015, the Republic of Armenia transitioned to the parliamentary system of government. This is how it actually works.

Yet another wave of Azerbaijani antagonism has struck the Armenian nation. This recent violation has been taken in the form of the blocking of a major transport route within an Armenian province (Syunik) that has already been under siege ever since the end of last year's war (Second Artsakh War).

Art curator Emma Harutyunyan tells about the beauties of Lori region one should visit as soon as possible.

Azerbaijan proceeds to launch light raids at Armenia’s eastern (Gegharkunik – Tavush - Syunik) and newly-provoked western border (Yeraskh) in what can be described as a new campaign by the Azerbaijani Armed Forces (AZAF) to apply diplomatic pressure, and scrounge for as many strategic positions as possible along any border shared with the Republic of Armenia (RA).

Today it is virtually impossible to imagine the government of almost any country without parliamentarism. But what is the story behind the legislative body that many of us take for granted today?

What you should see, eat, drink, hear or do if you arrive in Gyumri in the morning and have some spare time until the sun goes down. Carine Aroyan, the coordinator of the “Open Gyumri” initiative and simply a great lover of the city, tells what one can or should do in former Leninakan.

August 14-15 will be the coolest days of the Yerevan summer. This time "EventТoura", the company, that organized the Yerevan Wine Days, brings us the Beer and Food Pairing Days.

On August 14, we’re going to HayFilm to “Crash’n’Dash” and have some fun.