  Parliament vice-speaker takes opposition votes against govt. program in his stride June 21, 2012 - 21:59 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Parliamentary vice-speaker Eduard Sharmazanov commented on the opposition and Prosperous Armenia party’s votes against the government program. The vice-speaker refrained from giving any assessment of the opposition’s move, noting, however, that it’s common occurrence with opposition to criticize the country’s leadership. As he further stressed, RPA is always open to constructive criticism and ready make rational conclusions. In conclusion, Sharmazanov assessed the government program as realistic and feasible. Partner news  Top stories Dwelling on the hike in gas prices, Iskandaryan said the change also affected other countries importing Russian gas. Armen Martirosyan noted that the price rise will further deteriorate the situation in the country, fostering emigration. In this connection, Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian left for Strasbourg to attend CoE foreign ministers meeting. Orinats Yerkir party held a political council meeting on May 15, chaired by party leader Artur Baghdasaryan.   Partner news |  Latest news Gunmen kill Iraqi police officer's family  The recent spike of violence has raised fears that the country might be heading to a new round of sectarian violence.Serzh Sargsyan reelected as Armenian Chess Federation president Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan was reelected to the post of the president of RA Chess Federation for 4 more years.Afghan lawmakers block law protecting women Among its provisions are bans on child marriage and the traditional practice of selling and buying women to settle disputes.Egyptian police block crossing into Gaza The protesting policemen called on President Mohamed Mursi, who is a moderate Islamist, to help free their colleagues. |
