Davit Sanasaryan “will keep the square hot”
Davit Sanasaryan, one of the coordinators of the movement against electricity price hike, feels well. Starting from yesterday he has been holding hunger strike at Liberty Square.
Foreign Minister of Armenia received the EU Special Representative
On July 7, Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian received Herbert Salber, the EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus and the crisis in Georgia.
“External and internal developments within the framework of the struggle against electricity price hike”
On July 7 at 17:00 with the initiative of “Media Center” at “A1+” studio a debate will be held live streaming on the topic “External and internal developments within the framework of the struggle against electricity price hike”.
Application of funded pensions examined
The Constitutional Court today by written procedure during 10-15 minutes examined the application signed by the NA 33 lawmakers. It related to the constitutionality of some articles of the law on “Funded pensions”.
Protesters to Deputy Chief of Yerevan Police: “Osipyan, go away!”
“Listen to me, listen here,” Osipyan was repeating. “We are not going to listen to you,” said the women.
Police strengthen presence near Opera House
Scores of Armenia’s Special Forces police unit are grouped near the Opera House and near Baghramyan Avenue. A large number of police cars are also spotted in the area.
Davit Sanasaryan announces hunger strike
Talking to A1+, activist Maxim Sargsyan said they are determined to continue the struggle against the rising electricity prices.
Valery Osipyan: we shall not allow protesters to hold march from Liberty Square
Osipyan told journalists that they will not allow protesters to hold a march in the Armenian capital. Besides, he said protesters need permission to stay at the square.
Police used violence in cars - say activists
Spokesman for the opposition Heritage Party Davit Sanasaryan has been discharged from the Grigor Lusavorich medical center, Stepan Safaryan told A1+ on the phone.
Arghishi Kiviryan charged with administrative offence
Kiviryan had been subjected to violence in a police car and he showed us the bruises on his hand.
Detained activists to be set free today
Deputy Police Chief Hunan Poghosyan has arrived at the Kentron Police Division where activists protesting rising electricity prices were taken earlier on Monday after a scuffle with police in Baghramyan Avenue.
Nikol Pashinyan: No charges will be brought against detained activists
Two of the activists were taken to the police in ambulance because they felt unwell during the detention.
Gagik Jhangiryan: It is not the right time to switch to parliamentary form of government
Opposition lawmaker Gagik Jhangiryan says the constitutional reforms initiated by Serzh Sargsyan pose a danger.
Live Discussion: Are Constitutional Reforms Necessary?
At 11:00, the Media Center holds a discussion on the necessity of constitutional reforms in Armenia.
Greece referendum: Greeks say 'No' to creditors: Prime Minister resigns
Thousands celebrated in the streets after hearing the final result was 61.3% "No", against 38.7% "Yes".
Alliance says BHK MPs did not join it
In recent days, several news websites have been reporting that a number of MPs have joined the Progressive Centrist Party “Alliance” founded by Tigran Urikhanyan.
Civil chess: “One step forward”: with garbage bins towards Baghramyan 26
The coordinating group of Baghramyan Avenue made a statement on the future steps, “In spite of the pressures, we are determined.”
New government staff known
On 4 July President Bako Sahakyan signed a set of decrees. According to the decrees Andranik Khachatryan was released from the position of NKR minister of agriculture and appointed NKR minister of economics. Aram Mkhoyan was appointed NKR minister of agriculture.
Sargsyan sent a congratulatory message to Obama
President Serzh Sargsyan was hosted today at the residence of the U.S. Ambassador to Armenia on the occasion of American Independence Day. Serzh Sargsyan congratulated Ambassador Richard Mills and, in the person of him, the embassy staff and the entire people of the United States of America.
At 21:00 decision of Baghramyan Avenue to be presented
The coordinating group of protesters fighting against electricity price hike on Baghramyan Avenue today at 21:00 will present its decision.
Three historic attempts to close Baghramyan Avenue
The third and the biggest attempt to close Baghramyan Avenue was initiated by No to Plunder initiative this year on June 22.The demand was from Serzh Sargsyan but it had no connection with the presidential elections.
#ElectricYerevan: Live stream of ongoing demonstration
#ElectricYerevan: Live stream of ongoing demonstration
Gagik Melikyan: Baghramyan Avenue will be unblocked without interference
Secretary of the ruling Republican Party of Armenia (HHK), Gagik Melikyan, was on a business trip when MPs and intellectuals formed a human shield between policemen and citizens protesting electricity prices in central Yerevan.
Sos Gimishyan: If people go home, electricity tariffs will be raised
He is fascinated by the actions of the young activists protesting in the central Yerevan, regardless of different labels given to them.