On the threshold of Armenian National Assembly elections due on May 6, PanARMENIAN.Net continues to focus on the main participants of the pre-election race. Well known Armenian experts - political techniques specialist Karen Kocharyan and Caucasus Institute director, political analyst Alexander Iskandaryan shared their views on the electoral lists, programs and chances of the parties at the forthcoming elections.

European Friends of Armenia (EuFoA) NGO has conducted a poll titled “Last Assessment of Pre-Electoral Armenia” prior to National Assembly elections 2012. PanARMENIAN.Net held an interview with EuFoA’s Secretary General Dr Michael Kambeck who spoke about the results of the latest survey, Armenia – EU further cooperation and other issues.

On the threshold of Armenian National Assembly elections due on May 6, PanARMENIAN.Net continues to focus on the main participants of the pre-election race. Well known Armenian experts - political techniques specialist Karen Kocharyan and Caucasus Institute director, political analyst Alexander Iskandaryan shared their views on the electoral lists, programs and chances of the parties at the forthcoming elections.

Turkey’s entry into EU would further increase the danger of islamization of Europe, Johann Ewald Stadler said. Ahead of the parliamentary elections in Armenia, PanARMENIAN.Net had an interview with Johann Ewald Stadler, Austrian representative in the European Parliament. Stadler will visit Armenia as member of the observing mission of the International Center of Election Systems (ICES). Speaking in Austria’s parliament on April 24, Stadler called on Turkey to recognize the Armenian Genocide. In 2011, Austrian MP demanded that Turkish ambassador in Vienna be banished.

Some activity has been noticeable in the Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement recently. The OSCE Minsk Group chairs reiterated readiness to deepen humanitarian cooperation during their latest visit, while the European Parliament mulls replacement of the French mandate with that of the EU in the Minsk Group. Following presidential elections in Russia, views have been expressed forecasting tougher Russian stance on Karabakh issue with Vladimir Putin coming to power. The First Vice Chairman of the Association of Russian Diplomats, former co-chair of the OSCE MG Vladimir Kazimirov commented on recent developments in Karabakh process in an interview with PanARMENIAN.Net.

Iran’s nuclear program, Western sanctions against Iranian oil supply, suspension of bank transfers - all this maintains increased tension over the past months worldwide. Tensed relations with neighbors like Turkey and Azerbaijan make it harder to reach an agreement with Iran. Expert in Near and Middle East, candidate of historic sciences, associate professor Nikolai Kolchugin shares his views on the “Iranian problem” with PanARMENIAN.Net.

The whole world is keeping an eye on developments in Greece, EU withdrawal of which has sparked heated debates recently. Many experts believe this can amend the economy of eurozone, yet being an incorrect move in terms of politics. The last EURO 130 billion bailout provided to Greece by leading European structures is able to maintain the Greek economy through 2014. However, the country needs to at least restrain the economic decline in order to tackle the situation. President of the Economic and Social Council (E.S.C.) of Greece Christos Polyzogopoulos presented an overview of situation in Greece in his blitz-interview with PanARMENIAN.Net during his recent visit to Armenia.

Popular Swiss band Aliose is currently performing in Armenia within the framework of Francophonie season; this is Switzerland's contribution to the month of Francophonie (mois de la francophonie) organized in Armenia. The concert is initiated by the Swiss Embassy in Armenia in collaboration with KASA Foundation. Aliose was founded five years ago as a duet, with new members joining the band later. PanARMENIAN.Net presents an interview with Alizé Oswald and Xavier Michel from Aliose.

As a democratic country, Armenia considers opportunities of expanding its trade and economic ties not only with its major ally Russia, developed Europe, unpredictable China, but with Arab countries as well. Armenian Agency of Development (AAD) has recently boosted cooperation with countries like Kuwait and UAE, deciding to provide partners from these countries with information about Armenia’s investment climate and its trade opportunities. AAD general director Robert Harutyunyan told PanARMENIAN.Net about the process of establishing trade and economic ties and attracting new investors.

PanARMENIAN.Net organized a series of interviews with well-known female politicians on March 8. They told about the most striking presents they got on March 8, shared their views on women's participation on politics, and congratulated Armenian women with this beautiful holiday. Lyudmila Sargsyan, chairperson of Social Democrat Hunchakian Party (SDHP) congratulates Armenian women.