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The power economy of the republic demands modernization which is being implemented too slowly
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Energy costs subsidized for Armenian residents
According to Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamian’s statement, Armenian authorities are to subsidize higher prices of electricity for the population. He also noted that the government will …
Armenian police demand barricades in Yerevan be removed
The Armenian law enforcement bodies intend to resume traffic on the currently-blocked Baghramyan Avenue in Yerevan, and have demanded that the demonstrators remove objects blocking the traffic on the Avenue.
Activists intend to hold march in Yerevan tonight
The activists of the movement 'No to robbery!' intend to hold a march in Yerevan tonight, one of the activists Maxim Sargsyan said.
Protesters promise not to leave Baghramyan Avenue
The participants of the protest action against the increase of electricity tariffs in Armenia do not intend to negotiate with the police. "The new coordinating group doesn’t intend to hold talks with the police on changing
Why did Armenian authorities initiate audits of 'Electric Networks' and State Commission?
The Armenian authorities will conduct an audit not only of the Electric Networks of Armenia company, but also of the State Commission on Regulation of Public Services, Deputy Prime Minister Vache Gabrielyan said. The government will be
Armenian Public Council approves action on Baghramyan Avenue
The Public Council of the Republic of Armenia supported the demonstrators participating in a rally on Baghramian Avenue in the center of Yerevan against the rising cost of electricity. "The Public Council of Armenia expresses its …
Head of Armenian police says one cannot present ultimatums to president
One cannot present ultimatums to the country’s president, the head of Armenian police, Lieutenant-General Vladimir Gasparyan, said. The protesters said they would agree to meet Armenia’s President Serzh Sargsyan if the …
Police detain protesters in Gyumri
Ten people were arrested in Armenia’s second largest city of Gyumri during the protests against the electricity price hike. Their detention was explained by that the demonstrators parked their cars in the wrong place and blocked
Detainees at rally in Yerevan charged with hooliganism
A criminal case on charges of hooliganism has been launched in connection with the events which took place last night in Yerevan during a rally against the decision to raise electricity priced in Armenia, a source in the department said.
