Lyudmila Sargsyan: authorities see a possibility of snap electionsFebruary 21, 2011 - 13:31 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Chairperson of Social Democrat Hunchakian Party Lyudmila Sargsyan stated that the declaration of the ruling coalition proves that the authorities see a possibility of snap elections and are preparing for them. “This also evidences that they are not sure of the outcomes, otherwise there would be no need for such a move,” she told journalists in Yerevan As to Prosperous Armenia’s position, Sargsyan said the party and its leader, Gagik Tsarukyan, were just used in a struggle between Serzh Sargsyan and Robert Kocharian. For his part, member of the Republican Party of Armenia (RPA) Lernik Alexanyan said that the declaration was favorable not only for the authorities but for opposition as well, as the coalition parties have balanced their relations. He also emphasized that the declaration is not binding and Prosperous Armenia can withdraw its signature any moment. 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 | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. |