A large number of Armenian citizens, 80%, say they do not trust followers of other religions and consider theirs is the only acceptable religion.
We don’t tolerate other religions
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Life in sign language
In Armenia, individuals with hearing impairments face nuanced obstacles, ranging from societal acceptance to education and employment. Many don’t attend school at all, and others are educated in public schools without special resources. Amid all this, an educational center for hearing-impaired children has been operating in Yerevan since 1959 and currently offers bilingual education to 112 students. Here, they learn the Armenian language, sign language, and communication skills. However, challenges for these children often arise post-graduation, whether in pursuing higher education, seeking employment, or simply navigating daily life.
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Ukraine and Armenia: The View From Poland
In an exclusive interview, Civilnet speaks with Piotr Skwiecinski, Ambassador of Poland to Armenia, about Poland’s growing economic and strategic engagement in Armenia. The ambassador discusses key issues including the importance of supporting Armenia’s sovereignty and his country’s view of Georgia and Armenia’s path towards Europe.
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Noubar Afeyan talks philanthropy, peacebuilding, and humanitarianism
Dr. Noubar Afeyan sits down with CivilNet host Eric Hacopian to review his humanitarian and charitable work in Armenia, particularly his new Spiritual Revival Foundation. They discuss the ongoing detention of philanthropist Ruben Vardanyan in Azerbaijan, what the diaspora misunderstands about Armenia, and why the quest for justice must be an integral part of Armenia’s peace process with Azerbaijan. Afeyan is the founder and CEO of Flagship Pioneering, a company that creates bioplatform companies to transform human health and sustainability. An entrepreneur and biochemical engineer, he holds more than 100 patents and has co-founded more than 70 life science and […]
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Security Council chief Grigoryan weighs options for reducing Armenia’s dependencies
“We should look at security in a broader context. Security is not only about the army. It’s also about diplomacy — how many friends and partners you have. Our history has shown that when you have only one strategic partner, and we put all our security eggs in one basket, then that fails. And we need to change that.” That’s how Armen Grigoryan, the head of Armenia’s Security Council, describes his administration’s efforts to diversify the country’s security relations following the 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh war. Grigoryan sits down with CivilNet’s Patrick Elliott for a wide-ranging interview to discuss Armenia’s foreign policy […]
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India Strengthens Bilateral Ties with Greece Amidst Growing Regional Rivalries
By Eve Register The article was originally published on South Asian Voices Following Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’ visit to India this February, both countries have been discussing strengthening their bilateral ties. This trip proceeded after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Athens in August 2023, where both governments agreed to upgrade their cooperation to a strategic partnership. Mitsotakis is the first head of state of Greece to visit India in 15 years, indicating the degree to which the bilateral relationship has strengthened this past year. As Greece is commonly referred to as a “gateway” into Europe while India […]
