Law & Society

Although the new Code of Criminal Procedure has been in effect for over a year and new precautionary measures have been introduced, pretrial detention still remains prevalent in Armenia. Astghik Karapetyan examines why courts hesitate to apply other methods.

Wheat production and import are critical security issues for Armenia. Lilit Avagyan delves into the measures taken to ensure Armenia's food security, focusing on increasing wheat self-sufficiency and maintaining ongoing wheat imports.

Despite several legislative regulations, adopted strategies and promises, waste management continues to be unresolved in Armenia. Hasmik Baleyan explains.

Volunteering has become widespread in Armenia in recent years. However, it has only recently received legal regulation. The critical role of volunteers became especially evident after the Azerbaijani attack on Artsakh on September 19, 2023.

The Pashinyan Government's reforms of the police and other institutions promised to bring long-awaited changes to Armenia. While some progress was registered, there have been setbacks and backsliding, particularly after the defeat in the 2020 Artsakh War. Police reform has been no exception.

In 2022, the Armenian government introduced a voluntary teacher certification program. Teachers who pass with high scores receive higher salaries, however, problems persist in the process.

Armenia’s newest ski resort, located on the slopes of Mount Aragats, partially opened last year. While Myler Mountain Resort is expected to become a hub for winter sports enthusiasts, complaints from villagers about the way it is being developed have gone unheeded.

Most settlements in Armenia lack proper sewerage systems. Even when such systems exist, the scarcity of sewage treatment plants leads to untreated waste being dumped into water resources.

Urgent problems in residential care institutions, including sexual violence, neglect, poor hygienic conditions, and other violations of human rights, require solutions. But is the state taking action to solve these issues? Sona Martirosyan investigates.

E-scooters first appeared in the streets of Yerevan in 2021. With heavy traffic in the city center, they have become an ideal mode of transportation for short-distance commutes, however, not everyone agrees.