SOAD’s Serj Tankian not planning a concert in ArmeniaMay 7, 2018 - 11:02 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - System Of A Down frontman Serj Tankian won’t be giving a concert in Armenia within the framework of his upcoming visit to Yerevan, the musician revealed in an Instagram post. “Armenia here we come !! There is no concert though. Not sure who made that up,” Tankian said. He will arrive in Yerevan at 8:05pm local time, and is expected to address thousands of fans at the Republic Square, alongside opposition leader Nikol Pashinyan at 9:00pm. Days earlier, Tankian had promised to join demonstrators protesting against the ruling authorities in the streets of Yerevan and across Armenia. Related links: Top stories The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. London’s Armenian community has been left feeling “under attack” after the city’s Genocide monument was vandalised. The United States believes there should be an international mission to provide transparency. Partner news | Armenia: Opposition activist transferred to Investigative Committee Activist Samvel Vardanyan has been accused of insulting the lawmaker Hakob Aslanyan from the ruling Civil Contract party. Russia confirms start of withdrawal of peacekeepers from Karabakh The Kremlin has confirmed reports about the start of the withdrawal of Russian peacekeeping forces in Karabakh. France recalls its ambassador to Azerbaijan France on April 16 said it had recalled for consultations the French ambassador to Azerbaijan. Protesters rally as Georgia debates 'foreign agent' bill Georgian critics label the bill "the Russian law", comparing it to legislation used by the Kremlin to crack down on dissent. |