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Sunday, 27 April 2014

London: Ukraine protest stand against Russian aggression

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When reaching Whitehall (government district in London) during the Armenian Genocide Commemorative March on 26 April 2014 , I noticed this U...
Saturday, 26 April 2014

In pictures: Armenian Genocide Commemorative March - London, 26 April 2014

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Sunday, 30 March 2014

Yerevan Diaries: Akanat - art cafe with a difference (“book menu”)

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Akanat instantly became one of my most favourite places in Yerevan. It's an art cafe, with cool design, relaxing and friendly atmosphere...
Thursday, 13 February 2014

Yerevan Diaries: Cinema Star, "family space", film censorship, Lars von Trier and Parajanov

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Here we are. Previously announced screening of Lars von Trier's Nymphomaniac has been cancelled by Cinema Star (part of recently opened...
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Monday, 13 January 2014

Yerevan Diaries: no phallic-shaped Christmas lights but plenty of festive decor and warmth amid freezing temperature

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With the “Old New Year” of 13th Jan formally closing down the festive period in Armenia and ex-Soviet states, I will start posting some of m...
Tuesday, 3 December 2013

#PUTinOUT - protesters in Armenia say “Putin, you are not welcome”, denounce ruling regime

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Russian president Putin's visit in Armenia happened on a day when Soviets took over control of independent first Republic of Armenia (2 ...
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Tuesday, 19 November 2013

Zaruhi - An Gordonach! feat. Assadook - music video highlights problem of domestic violence in Armenia

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Difficult to watch, but do watch it. Do not shy away from the problem of domestic violence in Armenia. [On 25 November, to mark the Intern...
Wednesday, 30 October 2013

Prominent Armenians issue statement in support of LGBT human rights (in English and Armenian)

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More than two-dozen prominent Armenians in the Diaspora have signed a statement supporting equality and justice for all in Armenia. Among th...
Monday, 21 October 2013

Text-book hypocrisy: Armenia hosts Council of Europe conference on combating racism, xenophobia and intolerance in Europe

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UPDATE  on  Unzipped: Gay Armenia :  P.S. The action. Photo, video, media reports: Armenia human rights activists protest and enter CoE conf...
Monday, 14 October 2013

"I came by Tube" - art on the Tube (London)

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"I came by Tube" - by Goshka Macuga (2013) As spotted in London underground (Tube), Piccadilly station.
Thursday, 3 October 2013

Re Heritage MP Zaruhi Postanjyan CoE question: It's not about question per se, she is making a point!

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True, making unsubstantiated claims - even if to humiliate a person who deserves it - is not necessarily my type of thing, or to my liking. ...
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Sunday, 8 September 2013

How Armenia ruling regime and Putin’s Russia fooled the EU over Association Agreement

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Surprise. Shock. U-turn... Yet if we look at the bigger picture, including developments of last few months, this turn of events will not see...
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Wednesday, 28 August 2013

Hate movement against women's rights groups in Armenia

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There have been direct threats in Armenian Facebook to attack Women's Resource Centre, target Armenian Progressive Youth group and other...
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Thursday, 25 July 2013

Armenia: ...when the ‘victory’ against transport fare hikes is good news for the authorities

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My first comment about the protest action against transport fare hikes in Yerevan was on Twitter on 20th July: Re transport price hike in...
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Tuesday, 2 July 2013

Sign on the door: "This Is Not A Brothel. There Are No Prostitutes At This Address" (Soho, London)

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*7 Meard Street, Soho, London. The sign on the door reads: "This Is Not A Brothel. There Are No Prostitutes At This Address"...
Monday, 10 June 2013

Iconic undercroft in London's South Bank under threat of 'redevelopment' by retail units

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You may think that in London while deciding on redevelopment, construction, they would pay special attention to preserving historic, iconic ...