Seyran Ohanyan

The tragedy in Khojaly - the beginning of the Karabakh war

The tragedy in Khojaly - the beginning of the Karabakh war

February 26 is one of the most tragic dates in the history of Azerbaijan. On this day in 1992, Armenian nationalists, with the support of mercenaries, captured the city of Khojaly, where they massacred Azerbaijanis, killing 613 people, including 106 women and 63 children, and capturing 1,275 Khojaly residents. Another 150 went missing and 5,379 citizens were expelled.

Armenian parliament allows Seyran Ohanyan's prosecution

Armenian parliament allows Seyran Ohanyan's prosecution

The Armenian parliament controlled by the Civil Contract party of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan voted today to allow criminal prosecution of former Defense Minister Seyran Ohanyan, the head of the opposition Hayastan faction in the National …

Ex-minister: Armenia’s possibilities exhausted

Ex-minister: Armenia’s possibilities exhausted

Armenia’s possibilities have been exhausted with the current economic policy and governance system, former defense minister Seyran Ohanyan said. “This is a turning point for Armenia: either we realize seriousness of the …

Armenia celebrates its Independence Day

Armenia celebrates its Independence Day

Armenian citizens are celebrating the 25th anniversary of the country's independence. An independence referendum was held in the Republic of Armenia on September 21, 1991, and was to determine if voters were in favor of independence from …

Armenia waiting for personnel purge

Armenia waiting for personnel purge

It is hardly possible to associate great hopes for change with the current regime, but it is obvious that it's no time for imitations anymore

Armenian Defense Minister to resign

Armenian Defense Minister to resign

The list of Armenian ministers to resign soon is being speculated along with rumors on Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan's resignation, News.az reports. According to Graparak newspaper, reports say that Minister …

Why did they keep quiet on Karabakh?

Why did they keep quiet on Karabakh?

Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, who finished his two-day working visit to Baku yesterday, today arrived in Yerevan and held talks with his Armenian counterpart Seyran Ohanyan. According to Russian and …

Armenia marks the First Republic Day

Armenia marks the First Republic Day

On May 28th, Armenia celebrates the national holiday - the First Republic Day. This holiday is also called the Day of Sovereignty Restoration. On May 28th, 1918, Armenia achieved independence, seceding from the Transcaucasian Democratic …

Hamazasp Babajanyan statue unveiled in Yerevan

Hamazasp Babajanyan statue unveiled in Yerevan

The statue of Hero of the Soviet Union, Chief Marshal of the ex-USSR Armored Tank Troops, Hamazasp Babajanyan, was unveiled today at the park adjacent to Babajanyan Street in Yerevan. Armenian President Serzh …