"The "elite" tribune installed at the square was also unique since it significantly reduced the number of spectators, depriving hundreds of thousands of viewers of a chance to enjoy the concert."

"We believe that these are positive political developments which meet the demands of the European Union and the proposals of the OSCE/ ODIHR," said Catherine Ashton.

The New Times Party (NZhK) issued a statement calling for the release of Tigran Postanjyan, the brother of Heritage faction MP Zaruhi Postanjyan.

"We shall save Armenia from cleptocracy and establish democracy. Let no one doubt my words," said Nikol Pashinyan

As of May 27, 82 people have been released under a general amnesty declared by the National Assembly on May 26

Editor-in-chief of Haykakan Zhamanak daily, outspoken opposition activist Nikol Pashinyan has been released.

I warned Serzh Sargsyan that I would not second him if he ran for presidency with his teammates," said Mikaelyan

Festive mood prevailed outside the General Prosecutor's Office on May 27. Relatives and adherents of former and current political prisoners lifted glasses of champagne to congratulate each other on the release of opposition activists. Today they gathered outside the building for the 153rd ...

In a report titled "Denial as a National Security Issue" Turkish historian Taner Akcam commented on the denialist policy of the contemporary Turkish government and its negative influences on the domestic and foreign arenas.

Prominent opposition activist Sasun Miakelyan was released from the "Hospital for Convicts" Penitentiary Institution a couple of minutes ago.

"I do not spend my days dreaming about the dialogue," said Galust Sahakyan

HAK will speak about its future steps in its nationwide rally on May 31.

The Heritage MP urges the relevant bodies to provide proper medical aid to her brother

Overall, in 2010 Armenia made some progress in the area of political dialogue and reform.

The European Movement in Armenia hails the authorities' decision to declare a general amnesty.

Relatives and friends of jailed oppositionist, editor of "Haykakan Zhamanak" newspaper Nikol Pashinyan gathered outside the Artik penitentiary early in the morning to welcome Pashinyan who is expected to be freed under a general amnesty

We reiterate that only a negotiated settlement can lead to peace, stability, and reconciliation, opening opportunities for regional development and cooperation.

"They shouldn't be ashamed, but take pride in that," said Hovhannisyan.

Lawyer, monitoring group member Edmon Marukyan told "A1+" that the minister writes a separate commentary and attaches it to the report without editing.

The ANC activists also informed that Nikol Pashinyan and Sasun Mikayelyan would speak at the rally to be held at Freedom Square on May 31.

"If another clash takes place, there will be new political prisoners. The ANC didn't solve that issue. It just solved the issue for the team."

Tigran Postanjyan, who has been on a hunger strike for 16 days, has been charged under Point 4, Part 3 of Article 311.1 of the RA Criminal Code, which is no longer in effect.

"The world stopped the flow of cash to Armenia and now the authorities must do everything possible to have that money come back."

"If the Ministry of Justice were content with Mariam Gaboyan's work, the staff at the notary wouldn't change."