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Monthly Archives: June 2016
June, 2016
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20 June
Prominent Armenian Oppositionist Arrested Over Alleged Takeover Plot
Zhirayr Sefilyan, the leader of opposition movement Founding Parliament, was arrested by Yerevan police Monday for allegedly organizing illegal purchase and possession of weapons and ammunition and plotting to seize... -
20 June
‘Expected Laser Beams and Helicopters but Found Sleeping Security Officers:’ Armenian Artist Testifies in Court
Gevorgyan took the stand in his trial Monday, testifying that after the “rigged” constitutional amendments referendum on December 6, 2015, he decided to go to the office of the Central Election Commission and express... -
17 June
5 Percent Reduction in Armenian Electricity Rates Offers No Benefits for Consumers, Economists Believe
The economist stressed the Armenia's people had had nothing to do with ENA's 250 million dollar debt and they therefore should not have had to be forced to make up for it. The tariff, he added... -
17 June
Military Police Wanted to Detain Reporter Because of Article on Defense Minister’s Security Chief: Armlur.am
Taguhi Tovmasyan, the editor-in-chief of Zhoghovurd, sent a response letter, saying that the paper had already printed all available information and the journalist therefore could not accept the invitation... -
16 June
A Little Firework Never Hurt Anybody: Gyumri to Organize AMD 1 Million Worth of Fireworks for Pope’s Visit
Gyumri mayor Samvel Balasanyan, however, insisted on the necessity of the fireworks, saying: “We too want to show that we have a beautiful city.” He added that the fireworks could actually cost 500-600 thousand drams,,, -
16 June
Yerevan Prisoner Being Tortured, Monitoring Group Says
Helsinki Association observer Arman Veziryan, for his part, confirmed in conversation with Epress.am that Hrachya Gevorgyan is in critical condition but does not receive appropriate medical care. Vezirya... -
15 June
Community Unification Project to Rob People of Right to Self-Government, Oppositionist Believes
Manukyan added that the project also violated Armenia's Constitution; “The Constitution clearly states that communities can be unified or separated to serve the public interests and the Parliament is therefore ... -
15 June
Armenian Parliament Passes New Tax Code in First Reading
Stepan Margaryan, a lawmaker from Prosperous Armenia faction, also spoke against the new legislation, saying that it “will only hinder business development and increase the shadow economy... -
15 June
NKR People Taken to Border to ‘Protect PM’s Wheat Fields:’ Press
Artak Beglaryan, a spokesperson for NKR Prime Minister Ara Harutyunyan, denied these rumours in conversation with Hraparak. “The story about people protecting the PM's fields is nothing but slander... -
14 June
Candlelight Vigil in Yerevan Honors Orlando Massacre Victims, Calls for Fight Against Homophobia
Union of Informed Citizens NGO coordinator Daniel Ioannisyan, who had also come to express his solidarity with the victims, stressed that Armenians’ reaction to the attack underlined the exsiting homophobia in the country...