YEREVAN. – A protest action against electricity price hike has kicked off in Liberty Square of Yerevan.

The action “No to Plunder” has been joined by the Republic party, Nairit plant's workers and members of “Founding Parliament initiative. (photos)

The demonstrators are carrying posters with an inscription: “Bibin, go home”.

Despite numerous actions against electricity price rise, Public Services Regulatory Commission confirmed the increase in electricity rate by 6.93 drams during the meeting on June 17. The Electric Netoworks of Armenia offered to increase price by 17 drams.

Photos by Arsen Sargsyan/NEWS.am