Innovative activism makes a difference in Armenia: The GuardianJanuary 9, 2019 - 10:33 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - An exciting wave of innovative activism is emerging across the former Soviet Union -from Russia to Armenia to Belarus - The Guardian says in a fresh article about a surge in online justice campaigns which is making a difference. "In Armenia, the optimism and energy of young civil society is contagious, says the author of the article Barbara von Ow-Freytag, a Brussels-based writer and political scientist. "Anyone still convinced that all is doom and gloom in the post‑Soviet era should pay a visit. "Last year, young tech-savvy activists played a key part in encouraging citizens to take to the streets – a grassroots mobilisation that led to the resignation of the prime minister. "Their communication skills also ensured the protests remained peaceful." Tens of thousands of people took to the streets across Armenia to demand the resignation of then authorities in April-May 2018. As a result, campaign leader Nikol Pashinyan was elected the new Prime Minister, and a new Parliament was formed in elections in December 2018. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |