The police detained the citizens accompanying Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan from Abovyan Street, including the National Assembly deputy Artur Sargsyan.General Vitali Balasanyan, the former head of the Security Council of Artsakh, was also present at the scene.There are 67 citizens detained from the protests, the police informs. Source: Azatutyun
Bagrat Archbishop Galstanyan, the head of the Tavush Diocese, said at a rally on Republic Square, that he had asked His Holiness Catholicos Karekin II to suspend his 30-year spiritual service so that he could take up a political role as necessary.“I honestly don’t even know what to say,” he said after a speaker suggested that the best candidate for the prime minister from the Movement for Tavush is Bagrat Archbishop himself.“I didn’t have, I don’t have the expectation of that position … In my life, I have not avoided any responsibility, in case of mistakes, I have accepted, reflected, and tried to correct,” he added.«In this sense, keeping in mind the expectation of wide circles ... regarding being a candidate for the prime minister, as a result of the discussions with my spiritual brothers under the chairmanship of His Holiness the Catholicos, we have reflected that I cannot combine being a candidate for the prime minister with my spiritual circumstances.For this reason, presenting the situation to His Holiness the Catholicos and my spiritual brothers, I asked them to suspend this 30-year spiritual service, and to assume and bear my personal responsibility for this whole process.This is a personal decision, taking into account all the sacrifice, expectation that I am ready to put on the altar of my sacred motherland, the state,” he said. Source: News.am
Citizens are chanting "Archbishop for Prime Minister" in the Republic Square. Thousands of supporters of the Tavush for the Homeland movement conducted an awareness campaign in Yerevan on Saturday. During the rally, Professor Gurgen Melikyan declared that Bagrat Archbishop Galstanyan is the opposition movement’s candidate for Armenia’s prime minister. The latter announced that he would temporarily set aside his clergy status to pursue candidacy. Source: News.am
Situation in Dilijan
Severe flooding has struck Dilijan, with the Aghstev River overflowing after a similar disaster in Alaverdi with the Debed River. The floods have caused unprecedented destruction, completely destroying more than 10 homes.
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The Ministry of Internal Affairs has provided information on the incidents caused by the flooding of the Debet River.On May 26, 2024, at 00:40, many alarms were received at the National Crisis Management Center of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Lori Regional Crisis Management Center regarding the events caused by the flooding of the Debet River.As a result of the flooding of the Debet River, the 31st km of the Vanadzor-Alaverdi section of the M6 highway was flooded and a section about 50 m long collapsed, a number of houses were flooded on Yerkatughayin street, an “Opel” car fell into the river in the section from Shnogh village to Teghut (according to preliminary data, there is 1 victim), 1 truck was blocked on the Ayrum-Alaverdi highway (completely in water, 2 citizens on the cab), there are flooded houses and livestock barns in the city of Alaverdi. According to preliminary data, 1 elderly citizen fell into the river, search and rescue operations are ongoing. Source: News.am
Citizens are chanting "Archbishop for Prime Minister" in the Republic Square. Thousands of supporters of the Tavush for the Homeland movement conducted an awareness campaign in Yerevan on Saturday. During the rally, Professor Gurgen Melikyan declared that Bagrat Archbishop Galstanyan is the opposition movement’s candidate for Armenia’s prime minister. The latter announced that he would temporarily set aside his clergy status to pursue candidacy.Source: News.am
Monte reciting a poem in Armenian
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Ladaniva’s remarkable performance has secured Armenia a respectable 8th place in Eurovision 2024. Congratulations to Ladaniva for outstanding contribution, proudly representing Armenia on the Eurovision stage.And the crown goes to the winner Switzerland.
Diana Madison, a renowned actress, producer, and CEO of Diana Madison Beauty, recently participated in a Mother’s Day exclusive interview with The US Armenians. As a proud Armenian, she not only demonstrates excellence in her professional pursuits but also serves as a beacon of grace and elegance. She is a role model as a mother. Her profound insights were both enlightening and inspiring. Additionally, the much-anticipated documentary ‘There’s No Place Like Home,’ produced by Diana Madison, has been unveiled. This emotionally resonant film explores the sensitive topic of Artsakh, which holds deep significance for her.