Taxi driver: Gagik Beglaryan did not give me a Prado
The taxi driver was attending protests held in Yerevan by individual taxi drivers earlier this month against new taxi licensing order and became best known for his harsh criticism of public officials.
Tatev Monastery among 16 incredible European destinations - Businessinsider.com
“Near Armenia's Tatev Village is the Tatev Monastery, a ninth-century monastery sitting on a basalt plateau. It's incredibly well-maintained and provides breathtaking views,” says the site.
Possible Rise in Electricity Tariffs Consequences of Public Protest: Watch live discussion at 5.00
At 5.00, with the initiative of “Media Center”, a debate on the topic “Possible Rise in Electricity Tariffs Consequences of Public Protest,” will be held in the TV studio of “A1+”.
Earthquake in Armenia, tremors felt in Yerevan
The quake measured magnitude 2 at the epicenter, and its hypocenter was at a depth of 10km.
Car veered off the road
On May 28 at 17:43 a call was received that near Goris-Khndzoresk road 5th km “Opel” car with plate numbers 29ՍՍ257 veered off the road and hung in the air above the canyon: rescuers help is needed.
Poll in Yerevan on the issue of electricity price increase
“A1+” held polls in Yerevan in order to find out the public opinion on electricity price increase. The civilians agree on one issue- electricity price mustn’t be increased.
Artvin Baghramyan dies at 55
A memorial service for Artvin Baghramyan will be held in St Hovhannes Church in Kond at 6.00p.m. May 29.
Teen dies after falling into river
On arriving at the scene, rescuers took the body of a 16-year-old boy out of the river.
UN Secretary-General Heralds ‘Blue Helmets’ as Symbol of Hope for Millions Living in War-Ravaged Lands
"As we commemorate seven decades of the United Nations, let us all do our part to ensure the effectiveness of this flagship enterprise of the Organization," he said.
Woman detained at Zvartnots airport with cartridge in her luggage
On arriving at the airport, a task force found a 7.62 mm calibre cartridge in the luggage of Anush Ch., born in 1986.
Arshak Sadoyan hasn’t found any ground for raising electricity price
Member of Public Council Arshak Sadoyan examined 56-page document of Electric Networks of Armenia of raising the electricity price, but he hasn’t found any ground for raising the electricity price. He informed during today’s discussion.
Arshak Sadoyan raised the issue of Robert Nazaryan’s resignation
Public Council discusses the issue of electricity price increase.
Tomorrow road to Hrazdan Gorge will be closed
Connected with the reconstruction of rain removal system, on May 27 starting from 10:00 till late at night, the road from Uruguay Square (square near “Nairi” MC) to Hrazdan Gorge will be closed for vehicles.
Petition against advertising board
A group of initiators has started a petition against big advertising board installed in the territory of Swan Lake.
Tornado lifts car into air in Kotayk region
Three men, all residents of Getashen village, were grazing cattle on the hill when they saw the approaching whirlwind and rushed to the car, News.am reports.
Dark Hours: Citizens in Armenia to turn off electrical appliances for two hours
In this way, they will express their support to “Dark Hours” campaign initiated by a group of citizens
Live Discussion: Need for Anti-Discrimination Law and Manifestations of Discrimination in Armenia
Currently, Armenia lacks a separate anti-discrimination law. The Ministry of Justice is discussing the adoption of an anti-discrimination law and how urgent it is now for the country.
Residents are ready to fight against electricity price increase
About 3 dozens of activists are going to inform about protest march generally in the suburbs of Yerevan.
Leaflets are being distributed here: policeman is reporting on leaflets
Soon awareness march of protest action against electricity price increase will start.
“Instead of solving problems, people try to abate them”
According to sociologist Aharon Adibekyan, the number of smokers in Armenia has recently increased. Among women the indicator has increased by 3-6 % and among men the number of smokers is more than 50 %.
Taxi driver Arman Galstyan isn’t their colleague anymore
According to the words of taxi drivers, who hold protest actions, famous independent taxi driver Arman Galstyan isn’t their colleague anymore.
A citizen run over by an investigator died
On the incident a criminal case was instituted at Charentsavan Investigation Division of RA Investigation Committee Kotayq Marz Investigation Department by features of part 2, Article 242 of RA Criminal Code and according to investigation subjection was sent to RA Special Investigation Service to be investigated.
158 cars taken to special area of Traffic Police
Within the frames of celebrations of Last Bell (from May 22, 07:00 to May 23, 02:00), 158 vehicles (45 cars in Yerevan and 113 cars in the regions) were taken to special area of Traffic Police.
A1+ joins "Dark Hours" campaign
The group calls on everyone not to use electricity for two hours [from 9p.m. to 11p.m] as a sign of protest against the possible rise in electricity prices.