November, 2013

• 8 November

  

  Yerevan Court Rules to Keep Detained Activists in Prison

  The Court of General Jurisdiction of Kentron and Nork Marash Administrative Districts earlier today ruled to keep in prison Shant Harutyunyan...
• 8 November

  

  Police Violated Citizens’ ‘Right to Protest’ in Armenia

  David Gevorgyan, detained during the clashes on Mashtots Ave. in Yerevan on Nov. 5, claims that police actions against him and fellow detainees were unlawful.
• 8 November

  

  Armenian Parliamentary Speaker Hosts Guests in Son’s Hotel at State Budget’s Expense

  RA National Assembly President Hovik Abrahamyan often puts up official guests at the National Hotel, owned by his son.
• 8 November

  

  Police Buy Their Own Uniforms for which State Budget Allocates $1.2 Million

  Up to 484.6 million AMD (about $1.2 million USD) will be allocated from Armenia's state budget for police uniforms.
• 7 November

  

  Artist Activists’ ‘Counterstrike’ to Failed March to Presidential Residence

  Local art activist group Hakaharvadz ("counterstrike" or "counterblow") today held another protest on Mashtots Ave. near Pushkin St.
• 7 November

  

  Activists Struggle Against Impunity, Call for Support for ‘Revolution’

  The council of military commanders calls on citizens of Armenia to leave their computers, their warm homes and offices, and go to Liberty Square...
• 7 November

  

  Companies Threaten to Halt Public Transportation if Fare is Not Raised

  Company managers said they will wait three days for a clear answer and then hold discussions, and if their needs are not met, they are prepared to...
• 7 November

  

  Opposition Activist Claims Armenian Police Chief Personally Beat Him

  RA Police Chief Vladimir Gasparyan on the evening of Nov. 5 personally used force against Shant Harutyunyan and Vardan Vardanyan while the two were in police custody...
• 6 November

  

  Armenian Citizen Demands Meeting with President, Threatens to Sew his Mouth if Refused

  A resident of Etchmiadzin again began a sit-in outside the presidential residence — this time with one of his small children.
• 6 November

  

  Majority of Armenia’s Population Wants to Join Customs Union: Russian Official

  "We know that the majority of Armenia's population wants Armenia to join the Customs Union. We welcome this approach. Of course...