YEREVAN. – Hraparak daily of Armenia writes: Nikol Pashinyan is insuring his power ahead of possible political developments or heated fall.
Yesterday, the government decided that as of September 1, pensions [in Armenia] will increase by 2-3 thousand drams. Of course, against the backdrop of enormous inflation, this small increase in pensions cannot have any significance in people's lives. Especially against the backdrop of their [i.e., the government members] million-[dram] salaries, this is a mockery of the public at the least, but it's enough for PR.
There are also reports that Pashinyan is preparing changes in the government, too. He awaits that the street will become active again and when it presents a slight threat to the authorities, he will contain public dissatisfaction with the resignation of some ministers, members of the government; the steps of forming a so called national accord or compromise government.