Paper: tycoon Samvel Alexanyan’s wife urged him to avoid journalistsApril 10, 2012 - 10:01 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Businessman Samvel Alexanyan’s wife has allegedly urged him to keep away from journalists, at least during the pre-election period, Yerkir paper says. According to the paper, she advised him to do so in order to escape ridiculous situations, and not mention her name to the reporters. It is unclear how a candidate running for the parliament may keep silent during his election campaign; however, the paper tried to confirm the news with the tycoon personally. Alexanyan was quite surprised to hear the rumors, then responded by saying “Nobody can ban me from speaking”, paper says. Top stories David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has met with Stephan Schütz, Executive Partner at Gerkan, Marg and Partners. 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. Partner news | Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations. Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22 Armenia Security Council chief traveling to Qatar Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will travel on a working visit to Qatar. Pillars installed in Armenian border village of Kirants In the Armenian village of Kirants, three border markers have been installed, and border guards stand next to them. |