  Ex-minister Oskanian stripped of deputy immunity  October 2, 2012 - 16:20 AMTPanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian National Assembly resolved October 2 to strip Prosperous Armenia member, former foreign minister Vartan Oskanian of deputy immunity with 64 votes for, 6 against and 1 invalid. On October 1-2, Armenian parliament held discussions on Prosecutor General Aghvan Hovsepyan’s proposal to strip ex-minister Oskanian of congressional immunity over money-laundering charges against Civilitas Foundation. 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 Hailstorm damage assessed at USD 30-40 mln in Armenia  It’s noteworthy that the hailstorm inflicted great damage in early May particularly on Armenia’s Armavir province.FM, Lord Wallace discuss Armenian-UK cooperation Edward Nalbandian had a working dinner with Lord William Wallace, with Armenian-British cooperation discussed.Armenian-Cypriots visit Sourp Magar Monastery A large number of manuscripts, dating back to 1202, as well as other valuable ecclesiastical relics were housed there.Regional flights canceled as Alaska volcano spews ash The lava from its 8,261-foot (2,518-meter) peak has also created huge steam clouds on meeting the mountain's snow. |
