  RPA’s refusal to nominate candidate for Gyumri mayor race correct – party rep. August 16, 2012 - 14:56 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The ruling Republican Party of Armenia (RPA) parliamentary group member deemed RPA’s decision not to nominate a candidate for Gyumri mayoral race politically correct, given its defeat in the city at May elections. As to the journalists’ remarks claiming RPA’s step determined the victory of Prosperous Armenia party candidate Samvel Balasanyan, Khosrov Harutyunyan noted Prosperous Armenia’s readiness to cooperate with RPA, despite its refusal to join the coalition. “Gyumri mayor elections represent a serious opportunity for cooperation between the two parties,” he said. Partner news  Top stories A special sitting of the National Assembly launched on Monday, June 17, with 104 parliamentarians participating. “I’m good at what I’m doing – implementing educational and charity projects,” he said in an interview with Ksenia Sobchak. RPA parliamentary group leader Galust Sahakyan said the latest National Assembly session featured both show and populism. The National Assembly adopted package of bills on making amendments to laws on “government structure” and “public service”.   Partner news |  Latest news Russia’s Putin warns against sending weapons to Syrian rebels  Putin defended his decision to continue supplying weapons to the regime, which he said was no more than completing legal contracts.Thousands evacuated as fire hits ammunition depot in central Russia The incident is the latest in a string of fires and explosions at munitions storage and disposal sites that have plagued Russia in the past two years.Earthquake jolts Peru's capital USGS said it measured 4.6 and was centered on the floor of the Pacific Ocean about 35 kilometers (21 miles) west of Lima.Ryan Gosling crime drama “Only God Forgives” wins Sydney Film Prize The violent film, which also stars Kristin Scott Thomas, has divided critics since its debut at the Cannes Film Festival last month. |
