EU, OSCE to announce joint project results on Armenian electionsOctober 18, 2012 - 18:32 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The interim results of a joint project of the European Union and OSCE aimed at supporting democratic general elections in Armenia in 2012 and 2013 will be presented on Monday, October 22. Ambassador Andrey Sorokin, the Head of the OSCE Office in Yerevan, and Ambassador Traian Hristea, the Head of EU Delegation to Armenia, will present interim results of the project aimed at improving efficiency of election administration and transparency of the electoral processes in line with international standards. The first part of the project covered parliamentary elections in 2012, with the second one to focus on support for the conduct of the presidential elections of 2013. Results of such activities as training and capacity-building of election and law-enforcement officials, as well as journalists, raising public awareness, supporting domestic observers, and media monitoring will be presented. The overall budget of the elections project in Armenia totals 1.7 million euro. It is implemented by the OSCE Office in Yerevan and financed by the European Union. Top stories The number of state universities will be reduced from 23 to 8 by 2030, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan has said. From September 21 to November 11, a total of 2,820 Russians registered at a place of residence in Armenia, the police has said. The situation on the contact line between Karabakh and Azerbaijan was relatively stable overnight, the Defense Army says. Defense Minister Suren Papikyan has visited the southern Armenian province of Syunik, the Defense Ministry reported on March 18. Partner news | European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24 PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE. Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. |