ArmInfo. They are trying to apply restrictions on the media that are not stipulated by the law and contradict democratic values. This is stated in the statement of the party "Yerkir Tsirani".
This, in particular, concerns the decision of the Yerevan Mayor's Office and the Agency for State Property to terminate the contract with the editorial offices of a number of media outlets on donation of premises in state buildings located at Buzand 1/3, Arshakunyats 2 and Isahakyan 28.
According to the party, by their actions the authorities are trying to illegally restrict freedom of speech, which is contrary to democratic values and laws. ''These actions are a coordinated and concerted attack on freedom of speech. The "Yerkir Tsirani" party condemns such a policy of the authorities of the Republic of Armenia, "the statement of the Party reads.
To note, a few days ago, the Yerevan Municipality issued a statement that by the decision of the Yerevan Mayor, the media located in the building at 1/3 Byuzand Street must leave the occupied territories within 5 days. To recall in the building located at Byuzand Street 1/3, the editorial offices of the Hraparak newspaper, A1 + channel, ARKA news agency, Hetq news agency of investigative journalism, and Hayeli.am portal. To recall, earlier similar notifications were received by some media outlets (including the ArmInfo news agency), operating at Arshakunyats 2 and Isahakyan 28 (press houses), which are on the balance sheet of the Committee on State Property Management.