  Republic party leader leaves ANC May 18, 2012 - 17:14 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Republic opposition party has left the Armenian National Congress (ANC) bloc. The decision on withdrawal was unanimously taken during the party’s political council meeting. Republic party leader Aram Sargsyan renounced his parliamentary seat on May 11. He didn’t rule out the possibility of leaving the bloc, citing certain political differences. “Armenian parliament is no longer a political entity, having turned into an enabler of presidential will. I’m leaving, having no wish to stifle ANC members’ strivings with my realistic approach,” the Republic leader said. According to Sargsyan, the Republic party members will soon discuss the format of further cooperation with ANC, with an official statement to be made next week. The politician believes 90% of Armenia’s population to share oppositional views. “Only 20 people out of 90% cited will be represented at the parliament. I want to take to the streets with people and will do my best to make it happen,” Sargsyan said.   Top stories The Cabinet of Ministers decided on Thursday, November 9 to allocated AMD 120 million to arrange the gathering. Michael Roth believes sanctions must be put on the table after Baku‘s ethnic cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh. The Yerevan City Council has elected Tigran Avniyan from the ruling Civil Contract as the mayor of the Armenian capital. The Armenian Parliament on Tuesday, October 3 voted to ratify the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court.   Partner news |  Latest news Protesters rally as Georgia debates 'foreign agent' bill  Georgian critics label the bill "the Russian law", comparing it to legislation used by the Kremlin to crack down on dissent.Azerbaijan, Jordan sign deal on defense cooperation Azerbaijan and Jordan have signed an agreement on cooperation in the field of defense, according to an official statement.Armenian cemetery in Fresno hit by arsons six times since January Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance.Armenian shooter Elmira Karapetyan Armenian shooter Elmira Karapetyan won gold at the ISSF World Olympic Qualification Tournament in Rio de Janiero. |
