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Virtual Lynch Mob in Post-Referendum Armenia
Following Armenia's constitutional referendum, a group of online vigilantes are using Facebook to exact mob justice on alleged fraudsters.
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Armenian Constitutional Reform 2015: A Digest
On December 6, 2015, Armenia voted on a constitutional reform which would change it to a parliamentary republic. We cover what happened.
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Checkmate: How Serzh Sargsyan Cornered His Foes – and Won
Approving the proposed changes to the Armenian constitution would be in the best interest of Armenia's opposition. But, they're against the reforms. Why?
Politics
Yes or No? Why Armenian Democracy Would Benefit from Parliamentarism
Would Armenian democracy benefit under a parliamentary system or should it remain as a presidential system?
Politics
No, Russia Does Not Want War in Nagorno-Karabakh
Pietro Shakarian responds to Richard Giragosian's piece in Al Jazeera claiming that Russia wants war in Nagorno-Karabakh.
Society
Hartak Festival: What’s “Experience Sharing,” Exactly?
The Hartak Festival is Armenia's first "experience sharing" festival. But what is that?
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After #ElectricYerevan, Attempt to Revive Protests
Protesters tried to regain the momentum of #ElectricYerevan by rushing into oncoming traffic on Baghramyan Avenue trying to "occupy" it.
Armenia
How to Rip Doing Business in Armenia (While Owning a Successful Business There)
The co-founder of The Green Bean opines about why he thinks the system is killing small business in Armenia. We take a different perspective.
History
An Epic Archaeological Dig is Rushing to Excavate a Massive 2,600-Year-Old Cemetery in Armenia
The necropolis at Teishebaini, a capital of the Kingdom of Urartu, is being excavated in Armenia before the North-South Highway is built.
Photography
A Monument of Mystery: The Garages of Yerevan
Amid the open spaces of Armenia's capital are tall boxes made from metal and painted with all types of color. These are the garages of Yerevan.
Culture
The Marrow of Longing by Celeste Snowber
This original poetry by Celeste Snowber is a story of longing for a land you do not know.
Politics
What Armenia Stands to Gain from Iran’s Nuclear Deal
Iran has finally come to a nuclear agreement with the six world powers. Here's what the Iranian nuclear deal means for Armenia.
Society
The Singaporean Teen Who’s Learning Armenian: A Q&A With Karmun Khoo
Karmun Khoo has spent the last several months learning Armenian and writing about her journey on The Armenite. Now, she answers your questions.
Photography
Power Protest: #ElectricYerevan in Pictures
Moving images from the #ElectricYerevan protest in Armenia by Tatevik Vardanyan.
Politics
What is #ElectricYerevan?
A massive protest against an increase in the rate of electricity has led to a movement dubbed #ElectricYerevan. We explain what's happening.
History
American Gospel: Selling Mormon Salvation in the Ottoman Empire
Josiah Gagosian's great-great grandfather converted to Mormonism in the 19th century -- but he wasn't the only Armenian who did.
Society
“Are You Guys Arguing… Or Just Discussing Dinner?”
Ben Allen's Armenian in-laws have a passionate way of speaking. Now if he could only figure out if the issue is serious - or if they're just talking dinner.
Photography
It’s Apricot Season in Armenia: Let the Picking Begin!
Every year, around June, villagers in Armenia get together to collect apricots for summer's harvest. This year, there are pictures.
Society
Women in the Armenian Church: Where Are They?
Women have been an integral part of the Armenian Church since its foundation. So why are there so few female deacons?
Society
Q&A With Karmun Khoo: Calling All Questions!
The Armenite will be hosting a Q&A session with Karmun Khoo about her experiences in learning Armenian - and we'll be using your questions to do it.
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What is The Armenite? Our Mission and Our Principles
We publish the mission and principles of The Armenite after a brief review of its first year.
Culture
Dancing Mania by Aksel Bakunts
Aksel Bakunts, the precocious writer, persecuted by Stalin, writes about the beliefs around that common disease of his era: tuberculosis.
Photography
Passing Through: Public Transportation in Yerevan
Shot through windows of people taking public transportation in Yerevan, we have a glimpse inside everyday life in Armenia's capital.
Culture
Why We Should All Read to Remember
With the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide among us, let us embrace the Armenian voices that the Ottoman Empire tried to silence a century ago.
Politics
Manufacturing Clichés: Turk-Hating Armenians and Genocide Obsession
Meline Toumani and Arman Grigoryan write opinion pieces about topics they know little about and create clichés they then attack to prove their points.
Society
The Day Urban Exploration Almost Got Me Killed
With Soviet-era buildings and abandoned factories all over, Armenia is a prime spot for urban exploration. But sometimes, there are strangers lurking ahead.
Politics
How Azerbaijan’s Oil Boom – and Impending Bust – Affects Armenia
Awash in oil money, Azerbaijan has forced Armenia into an arms race. When will the oil bubble burst?
Culture
“Saved From What?”: A Short Story
While Clov drinks beer and washes his truck in a safe haven, Syrian refugees in Lebanon talk war and reminisce of springtime in their former country.
Photography
The Future Voters of Armenia
As voters in Yerevan settle in booths to cast their ballots, the next generation stands beside them to watch.
Society
Hitchhiking in Hayastan: A Bucket of Plums and Four People to a Sidecar
Ben Allen has "thumbed" through a lot of countries, but his experiences hitchhiking in Armenia have proven the most meaningful.
Culture
These Walls Talk: The Art of Yerevan’s Streets
Street art in Yerevan, Armenia, is a burgeoning movement. Let's watch it develop.
Society
What I Miss Most About Armenia: Long Walks and Even Longer Nights
It's been five years since Erik has lived in Armenia, but there are a few characteristics about the country he'll never forget.
Politics
ISIS Is Behaving Like Azerbaijan in Cultural Destruction Frenzy
The ultra-radical terrorist group ISIS is taking a page out of Azerbaijan's book in its senseless destruction of historical and cultural monuments.
Photography
The Unbearable Grayness of Buildings: Soviet Architecture in Armenia
Armenia's soviet architecture, oozing utilitarianism, remains as a reminder of the recent past. Through Tatevik Vardanyan's lens.
Society
Learning Armenian: The Art of Telling an Armenian Story
Putting together Armenian letters and words, Karmun Khoo discovers that the language's true value is in shaping an Armenian story.
Politics
One-State Solution: Unite Armenia and Artsakh
Aram Hovasapyan says Armenia and Artsakh should be united.
