Politics

The president of the National Assembly Artur Baghdasaryan had “proposed” that the permanent committee on the Internal Affairs of the National Assembly and the National Security Services find out whether the search of “Legal State” party MP Gagik Avetyan’s home was legal, or based on politics. Member of “Legal State” Mher Shahgeldyan said yesterday that …

“Making announcements about possibly tying Karabagh with Armenia just makes things worse in the region and is not beneficial,” said U.S. Ambassador in Azerbaijan Rino Harnish to journalists of “Trend” in response to the question on the announcement. He also stated that the U.S. wants to continue the conflict negotiation process and is calling on …

The ARF is not going to ask the president to resign. That’s what ARF member Levon Mkrtchyan said during an interview with “168 hours”. He assured that if a new war starts, they will demand that Robert Kocharyan, who is not only the commander-in-chief, but also the supreme based on the new constitution, to carry …

Despite all this, judging from the announcements and discussions regarding the post-Rambouillet Karabagh conflict negotiations, something unique did happen in Rambouillet. Everyone had their own comment. What’s interesting, though, is that besides the conflicting sides, recently there are certain people making comments who have actually been a part of the Karabagh conflict progression. Just a …

During his official visit to Japan a couple of days ago, president of Azerbaijan told Japanese journalists that he denies all rumors that the U.S. will allocate military bases in Azerbaijan. “Azerbaijan doesn’t plan on allocating foreign military bases,” said Aliev. In regard to the Iran nuclear weapon project, Aliev emphasized the fact that that …

“Let’s not forget that even if a war starts, the commander-in-chief is and always will be the president of Armenia and he will have to fulfill his duties. If a war starts, we will demand that he do what he has to do,” said L. Mkrtchyan. He added: “But I don’t feel a war coming. …

Hayrikyan had appealed to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding the following: “the measures taken by the ministry for the four Armenians killed in Moscow in late February, not granting Armenian citizenship to Armenians living in Javakhk and Armenia’s foreign politics strategy in regard to the announcement made by president of Karabagh Arkadi Ghukasyan. Hayrikyan …

In order to prevent the process of destroying the “khachkars” (cross-stones) in Nor Jugha, Artur Baghdasaryan has sent a letter to the Chairman of the Council of Europe, Terry Davis. In his response-letter, Davis mentioned that the CE places high emphasis on the protection of historic monuments and he petitioned to send a delegation to …

Two days ago Ombudsman, Armen Harutyunyan, met with the first Ombudsman of Armenia, Larissa Alaverdyan. “We discussed different issues, I also asked her what advice she had for me based on her experience. After all, she has two years of experience,” said Harutyunyan and added that he has agreed to meet with her often if …

Just yesterday, NA Deputies started to pretend that they are not smoking in the area next to the session hall, cafeteria, and other public places. This law, adopted by the Parliament, became active on March 1. In reality the deputies smoked in the foyer, the only thing difference was that there were no ashtrays and …