RPA rep. snubs remarks on Oskanian case politicizationOctober 1, 2012 - 20:28 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Parliament vice-speaker, member of the ruling republican Party of Armenia (RPA) Eduard Sharmazanov slammed Prosperous Armenia party’s remarks, suggesting stripping former foreign minister Vartan Oskanian of congressional immunity is political persecution of the party he represents. “I oppose the point claiming political forces suffer persecution in Armenia,” he said. Dwelling on Oskanian’s accusation, saying charges against Civilitas Foundation pose a threat to democracy in Armenia, the parliament vice-speaker noted “democracy was no better 10 years ago.” 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 | U.S. reacts to Russia’s criticism of upcoming Armenia-EU-U.S. meeting Matthew Miller has weighed in on Russia’s criticism of an upcoming Armenia-EU-U.S. meeting. Lavrov sees ‘collapse’ of Russia’s ties with Armenia Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has underscored heightened tensions between Russia and Armenia. Russia clarifying reports on Baku’s alleged arms supply to Ukraine Russia says is carefully working to verify reports about alleged arms supplies from Azerbaijan to Ukraine Russia warns Armenia against “falling into West’s trap” Zakharova maintained, however, that anything that will benefit the people of Armenia can only be welcomed. |