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Pashinyan ‘Ready’ to Become Armenia’s Prime Minister
I have very important business in the National Assembly tomorrow morning: I have to meet with representatives of all factions so that...Read More »
‘Oligarchy’s End Has Come;” Demonstration in Yerevan Outside Republican Oligarchs’ Businesses
The voice of the people must be heard in the parliament on May 1; Nikol has the support of the people - he is the interim Prime Minister,” one of the messages read ...Read More »
Sources Claim Stepanavan School Headmaster Beat Granddaughter for Participating in Opposition Rally
According to our sources, the girl’s mother Yeranuhi Mkrtchyan, who is the school’s head teacher and the daughter-in-law of Republican mayor Mikayel Gharakeshishyan, also took part in the beating. ..Read More »
‘Nikol for Prime Minister;” Pashinyan Arrives in Gyumri Square
"I believe that Russia is a state that respects international law, therefore it does not interfere in the internal affairs of Armenia. This is purely a domestic issue....Read More »
Pashinyan Invites Acting PM Karapetyan to Negotiations
I urge everyone to temporarily stop blocking streets in Yerevan so that we are able to return traffic in the capital to normal. We can’t allow people to take advantage of the...Read More »
New Prime Minister Election to Be Discussed on May 1, NA Speaker Says
I declare that the issue of the election of the Prime Minister will be discussed at 12pm on May 1, at a special meeting of the National Assembly...Read More »
Armenian Republican Party Ready for Talks ‘With All Sides’
In the second half of the meeting [which was held in Sargsyan’s absence], RPA lawmakers discussed the current political situation and possible developments with acting...Read More »
Opposition Rally in Yerevan Promises Election of New PM in Coming Days (Live Thread)
“Some thought that the people were so excited and satisfied with Serzh Sargsyan’s resignation that they had forgotten why they had gathered in the first place...Read More »
‘Pashinyan Was Right; I Was Wrong;’ Armenian Prime Minister Serzh Sargsyan Resigns (Live Thread)
The striking students of Yerevan State University intend to start a march from the university yard. Several parents have also joined the students. The demonstrators are chanting, “Free, Independent Student!”Read More »
Thousands Continue Flooding Yerevan Streets After Pashinyan Arrest (Live Thread)
Once Pashinyan was taken care of, riot police then used stun grenades against the crowd and began mass beatings and detentions...Read More »