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PROTESTERS DO NOT EXCLUDE SOCIAL UPHEAVAL IN ARMENIA
http://www.a1plus.am/en/social/2013/06/05/embassy
02:59 PM | TODAY | SOCIAL
About two dozen people today gathered outside the Russian Embassy
in Yerevan, protesting against the pending increase in the cost of
Russian natural gas imported to Armenia.
"Let's prevent the hike in natural gas tariffs" initiative group had
brought with them a letter addressed to Russian Ambassador to Armenia
Ivan Volynkin. In the letter, the group said that 'the hike in gas
prices would increase the cost of public utilities and staples. By
increasing the gas prices GasProm seeks to have annually $150 million
in revenue. Our patience also has limits.'
The authors of the letter do not rule out the possibility of a social
upheaval and say the issue can be easily tacked at this stage if the
Russian side agrees not to increase the gas prices.
No one from the Embassy showed up to meet the protesters. They left
the letter in the mailbox and left the area.
http://www.a1plus.am/en/social/2013/06/05/embassy
02:59 PM | TODAY | SOCIAL
About two dozen people today gathered outside the Russian Embassy
in Yerevan, protesting against the pending increase in the cost of
Russian natural gas imported to Armenia.
"Let's prevent the hike in natural gas tariffs" initiative group had
brought with them a letter addressed to Russian Ambassador to Armenia
Ivan Volynkin. In the letter, the group said that 'the hike in gas
prices would increase the cost of public utilities and staples. By
increasing the gas prices GasProm seeks to have annually $150 million
in revenue. Our patience also has limits.'
The authors of the letter do not rule out the possibility of a social
upheaval and say the issue can be easily tacked at this stage if the
Russian side agrees not to increase the gas prices.
No one from the Embassy showed up to meet the protesters. They left
the letter in the mailbox and left the area.