PSRC won't revise electricity price hike despite mass protestsJune 24, 2015 - 18:15 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Public Services Regulatory Commission (PSRC) of Armenia will not revise its decision on electricity price hike coming into force August 1, 2015 despite mass protests in Yerevan. "We do not make decisions that require adjustments," spokesperson for PSRC Mariam Stepanyan said, according to Interfax. She noted that PSRC is an independent entity that makes economically sound decisions as a result of lengthy discussions. "The issue of the social burder is beyond the Commission's responsibility. It is necessary to maintain the economic balance: reliable and high quality service requires commensurate payments," Stepanyan said. An Electric Networks of Armenia (ENA) CJSC representative also stated that the company does not consider withdrawing its application for electricity tariff hike. "Our company is not the only problem. Power-generating companies of Armenia have also applied to PSRC for tariff increases," ENA spokesperson Natalya Sarjanyan said. Related links: 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. |