91 people taken to different police departments in Yerevan, 37 releasedApril 18, 2018 - 20:51 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On April 18, in total of 91participants of the mass protests in Yerevan were taken to different police stations of the city. As to this moment 37 people were released. The information was stated in the announcement made by “Way Out” faction of Armenia. Faction secretary, Gevorg Gorgisyan and member of “Bright Armenia” Party, Karen Simonyan revisited the police stations today. As of information available by 14:00, 4 people were taken to the Mashtots police department including Narek Brikalov, Grigor Manukyan, Narek Arshakyan and underage Gor Vardanyan. After being taken to the police station the status of these individuals was changed as they were involved as witnesses. Another 15 protesters were taken to Erebuni police department, 3 out of whom refused to give out their names. The names of the known captured individuals are the followings: 1. Vardges Lavani (famous political activist), 2. Arsen Uzunyan, 3. Sasoun Terteryan, 4. Arman Aghajanyan, 5. Hrachya Hakobyan, 6. Hovhannes Grigoryan, 7. Ani Hakobjanyan, 8. Vahe Davtyan, 9. Andranik Danielyan, 10. Mikayel Nazaryan, 11. Gohar Tadevosyan, 12. Hrachya Hovakimyan Top stories The number of state universities will be reduced from 23 to 8 by 2030, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan has said. From September 21 to November 11, a total of 2,820 Russians registered at a place of residence in Armenia, the police has said. The situation on the contact line between Karabakh and Azerbaijan was relatively stable overnight, the Defense Army says. Defense Minister Suren Papikyan has visited the southern Armenian province of Syunik, the Defense Ministry reported on March 18. Partner news | European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24 PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE. Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. |