  Armenia must hold “the most democratic polls” in Feb – minister January 16, 2013 - 16:59 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Conduction of more democratic elections will help Armenia solve both domestic and external problems, Justice Minister said. As Hrayr Tovmasyan noted during the opening of a three-day discussion on election violation cases, Armenia reported tangible progress in establishment of democracy. He further listed election legislation, political and legal culture and will of the ruling authorities as the three key preconditions for democratic polls. “The upcoming presidential elections must become the most democratic in the history of Armenia,” Minister Tovmasyan said.   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 |  Latest news European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan  The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24PACE 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.Azerbaijan razes historic Armenian church to ground Azerbaijan has demolished the historic Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist (known as Kanach Zham). |
