  Yura Movsisyan congratulates Armenians for “velvet revolution” May 8, 2018 - 17:45 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian footballer Yura Movsisyan has congratulated Armenians for the success of the “velvet revolution” in the country. “After weeks of protest, Armenian Velvet Revolution is a success!!! Congratulations to all our people worldwide,” Movsisyan, who plays as a forward for Djurgården in Allsvenskan on loan from Real Salt Lake, said in a Facebook post. The parliament on Tuesday elected Pashinyan as the country’s new prime minister after weeks of political standoff, a civil campaign against the ruling authorities and massive protests in Yerevan and across the country. Related links:   Top stories The top diplomats discussed the implementation of the agreements reached at Russia-Armenia-Azerbaijan summit in Moscow. Ara Ayvazian said the violation of the ceasefire has led to the ethnic cleansing of the indigenous people of Artsakh. Karabakh authorities said that searches continue in Jabrail and Fizuli, which are now under Azerbaijan's control. It said France's responsibility as a co-chair of the OSCE Minsk Group is to work towards finding a negotiated settlement.   Partner news |  Latest news U.S. says Capitol rioters meant to "capture and assassinate" officials  A public defender representing the man wearing horns could not be immediately reached for comment.Int'l Covid-19 vaccine poll shows higher mistrust of Russia, China shots The global survey found Britons and Danes were the most willing to take the Covid-19 vaccine.Russia leaving Open Skies defense pact Moscow has been concerned about Washington receiving intelligence gathered by allies still adhering to the treaty.Thousands of Armenian monuments "created long before Azerbaijan existed" A Foreign Ministry spokesperson said the distortion of the identity of the Armenian heritage is an attempt of cultural looting. |
