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Controversial tax law postponed until July 1 amid protests (video)

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The submission of sales-related documentation stemming from the controversial new taxation rules has been postponed until July 1. Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan on Saturday chaired a special session of the Cabinet during which the executive body approved the bill on making an amendment to the new law regarding the sales tax. During the meeting, Hovik Abrahamyan informed the attendees that earlier on Saturday he met with the President and as a result of consultations it was decided to postpone [until July 1]  the mandatory requirement for the acquisition and documentation of the goods that are specified by the new law. The bill was recognized urgent and was immediately submitted to the National Assembly.