YEREVAN. – Activists protesting against hike in electricity prices have installed a wreath with an inscription “To Robbers from RA People”.

After putting the wreath, some of protesters started playing funeral music on duduk and zurna, traditional Armenian instruments. The wreaths was put between the demonstrators and police officers.

Despite unfavorable weather conditions and a heavy rain that has recently stopped, protesters remain on the street. The number of activists has grown considerably after 6p.m.

On early Tuesday morning, the Yerevan police dispersed the activists protesting against electricity price hike by using water cannon, and they detained many activists and journalists, who were later released.

On Tuesday evening, however, the sit-in participants marched toward the Office of the President—on Baghramian Avenue—yet again and with a larger crowd, but the police blocked their way again.

But the sit-in continues at the starting point of Baghramian Avenue, which is closed off, and traffic towards this boulevard is suspended.

Despite numerous protests, the Public Services Regulatory Commission recently increased the price of electricity in Armenia, and this decision will take effect on August 1. The decision, however, is expected to be followed by an increase in the prices of numerous products and services in the country.