Demonstrations are being held Friday throughout Yerevan in support of the leader of the Strong Armenia party, businessman and philanthropist Samvel Karapetyan.

Today, on the day of Karapetyan's court hearing, large-sized posters that read "Freedom to Samvel Karapetyan, Freedom to Armenia" are being spread all through the Armenian capital in the most visible parts of the city.

The court hearing on the extension of Samvel Karapetyan's arrest will take place today.

Earlier, numerous supporters of Karapetyan announced on social media that they will be at the courthouse, starting from 3:30pm today.