Entrances to the Armenian government building on the central square of Yerevan, Republic Square, have been closed off by the police, News Armenia reports.
Traffic has not been restricted.
Yerevan Deputy Police Chief Robert Melkonyan says that the measures were taken to facilitate normal operation of the government for the weekly session on Thursdays.
Traditionally, citizens gather at the government building on Thursdays and organize protests. People hold posters and attract the attention of functionaries to their problems, in particular problems with the army, housing and the environment.
Such security measures will from now on become regular, to allow state authorities to enter the building without hindrance. Additional security will then be lifted after the session ends. Melkonyan added that details on the measures will be posted on the official police website.
