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MP Didn’t Come into the Office Today, But Yerevan Street Traders Expecting a Response
Yerevan street vendors protesting the ban on street trade again took to the streets — this time protesting outside the...Read More »
‘Unsuccessful, Unnecessary Actions’: Former Yerevan Mayor on Current Mayor’s First 100 Days in Office
"In January, he began to tackle the issue of street trade — [carrying out] very unsuccessful, unnecessary actions. He tried to launch a PR campaign on...Read More »
Yerevan Street Traders Say, Please Don’t Talk to Us About Sumgait
The conflict between street vendors and city staff resulting from the latter implementing the ban on street trade, became more heated today.Read More »
Parliamentary Discussions on Yerevan Street Traders’ Complaints Postponed
The National Assembly today postponed the discussion on issues related to street trade in Yerevan. This news was conveyed to Epress.am earlier by those...Read More »
‘Today’s Not April 1st, is it?’ Protesting Street Vendors Hope Rumors are True
Rumors circulating among street traders implicate that the governors of the various districts of Yerevan have been assigned the...Read More »
Yerevan Street Traders March to Liberty Square to Support Hunger-Striking MP
Yerevan street vendors were again protesting the ban on street trade outside city hall today. This time, the demonstration was... Read More »
Shoving and Uttering Profanities: Police Hinder Protest Today
Street vendors were protesting outside the Armenian government building today. Prior to the start of the protest, a large...Read More »
Yerevan Street Traders to Demand Compensation for Injured Protestor
"We don't know anything about that poor woman, we tried to find out about her, with those who trade alongside her, but they too say they...Read More »
‘I’ve Always Bought Potatoes Outside…’ and Other Confessions: Yerevan Residents on Ban
Yerevan street vendors have been protesting for about a month against the mayor's ban on street trade. During numerous protests and...Read More »
Yerevan City Hall Also to Ban Trade in Pedestrian Underground Crossings
Yerevan City Hall first eliminates street trade in the city, then prepares to improve conditions in the markets, as well as...Read More »