Handbook published ahead of parliamentary electionsApril 18, 2012 - 17:28 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Civil and Social Development Foundation presented a handbook comprising the programs, activities and goals of political parties running for the May 6 parliamentary elections in Armenia. “Parliamentary elections 2012 in Armenia: parties running by proportional system” guidebook was developed with support of the OSCE Office in Yerevan. “This handbook is a useful tool for helping Armenian voters; it will contribute to increased awareness in decision making and promote the informed choice,” deputy head of OSCE office in Yerevan Carel Hofstra said. For his part, chairman of Civil and Social Development Foundation Samvel Alexanyan highlighted the importance of providing unbiased information about the political platforms, programs and goals of parties involved in the election race. “It helps boost the citizens’ awareness and political activity, and allows for equal representation of parties to the public. The Armenian edition has about 6000 copies to be distributed among political parties, NGOs, media and the public. Its e-version in English will also be launched soon,” Alexanyan stated. Similar handbooks were also published in 2003 and 2007. 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 | Russia clarifying reports on Baku’s alleged arms supply to Ukraine Russia says is carefully working to verify reports about alleged arms supplies from Azerbaijan to Ukraine Russia warns Armenia against “falling into West’s trap” Zakharova maintained, however, that anything that will benefit the people of Armenia can only be welcomed. CSTO: Armenia has not participated in secretariat’s work recently Recently Armenia has not participated in the work of the secretariat of the CSTO, Imangali Tasmagambetov said. Meeting with U.S., EU not against third parties, says Armenia The meeting scheduled for April 5 is dedicated to strengthening of the Armenia-EU-US cooperation, Yerevan added. |