  Embassy tells U.S. citizens to exercise vigilance in Armenia June 17, 2021 - 10:34 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The U.S. Embassy in Armenia has urged American citizens to exercise vigilance, avoid crowds, and remain alert and aware of their surroundings at all times. "Over the next two weeks, demonstrations or rallies related to elections may take place in Yerevan and other locations throughout Armenia," the Embassy said in a fresh demonstration alert. The U.S. citizens were further encouraged to monitor local media for updates, avoid crowds and demonstrations and notify friends and family of their safety. Armenia is readying for snap parliamentary elections on June 20.   Top stories The Cabinet of Ministers decided on Thursday, November 9 to allocated AMD 120 million to arrange the gathering. Michael Roth believes sanctions must be put on the table after Baku‘s ethnic cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh. The Yerevan City Council has elected Tigran Avniyan from the ruling Civil Contract as the mayor of the Armenian capital. The Armenian Parliament on Tuesday, October 3 voted to ratify the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court.   Partner news |  Related sections Latest news European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan  The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24PACE 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.Azerbaijan razes historic Armenian church to ground Azerbaijan has demolished the historic Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist (known as Kanach Zham). |
