The cultural figures, voicing negative phenomena in Armenia, aren’t surprised at April 2 parliamentary elections.

For already several years hail has damaged apricot harvest here, and the onion isn’t sold. Many people leave abroad for seasonal work. They leave and then take their families with them. Bagaran, which is situated on the right bank of Araks, is emptying day by day.

Still 6-7 months ago no one could believe that serviceman Arkadi Mkrtchyan, who was wounded 10 years ago, will be able to speak, sit, and what’s more stand. Now he has difficulty in speaking, but he is sure that all the difficulties are in the past.

For already 14 days Hrachya Boyajyan, participant of Sari Tagh rally, continues his hunger strike.

The RA former Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan is still unemployed. “As of now I do not work. Life is still ahead. In the future you will definitely see me in different platforms,” the RA former PM told “A1+”.

On April 16 large military exercises with the participation of 30 000 servicemen kicked off in Azerbaijan.

Ruben Babayan, Artistic Director of the Puppet Theatre, on the role of intellectuals in the electoral processes.

Comparably developed regions of Turkey voted against the constitutional changes; mainly undeveloped regions voted for it.

While Europe and other countries of civilized world strengthen democracy, passing the route of development, the fully opposite processes are underway in Asian countries.

The DA vanguard units refrained from retaliatory actions and continued confidently carrying out their military task, reports press service of the AR MoD.

Armenia is one of the exceptional countries, which not only has quality water, but may become one of the biggest suppliers of water.

Today in the 3rd round Levon Aronian will face French Maxime Vachier-Lagrave with white pieces. The latter also has 1 point.

Price rise connected with almost all the products has been registered ahead of Easter holiday.

Within the frames of the preparatory activities dedicated to the 25th anniversary of liberation of Shushi, cleaning and renovation activities are underway in different parts of the city.

The Human Rights Defender Office examined in details the recording published in “Hayastan24” website, which is supposedly linked to the employees of SAS group at pre-election meeting.

Sacred fire has reached Jerusalem, Church of the Holy Sepulchre.

The RA Central Electoral Commission today has confirmed serial numbers of political forces participating in Yerevan Council of Elders elections.

Residents of Nor Gyugh community of Kotayk will soon have water again. After “A1+” coverage of the issue, activities have kicked off on the 8th street, the villagers informed us.

Today is Saturday cleaning in Yerevan.

“A1+” interviewed political expert Vardan Khachatryan.

At the instruction of the RA Prosecutor General, the record of pre-election meeting supposedly held with the employees of “SAS” group published on “Hayastan 24” website on 14.04.17 has been sent to the SIS.

Armenian delegates participating in International Boxing tournament after David Kvachadze won 7 medals held in Georgian capital Tbilisi, reports press service of Armenian boxing federation.

Current spiritual leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan will meet for already the 6th time. The meeting of His Holiness Garegin II and Allahshukur Pashazadeh is planned in Moscow with the initiative of Patriarch Kirill.

The DA vanguard units refrained from retaliatory actions and continued reliable defense of the military positions.