Tycoon Alexanyan urges supporters to ignore opposition candidate’s provocationApril 25, 2012 - 15:36 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The election office of tycoon Samvel Alexanyan, nominated by majority system in constituency 7 issued a statement refuting claims on electoral bribe distribution voiced by Alexanyan’s rival in this constituency, opposition candidate Nikol Pashinyan. “Samvel Alexanyan’s election office officially declares that such statements are groundless and arise from election tactic of Nikol Pashinyan anticipating a shattering defeat,” the statement said. Pro-governmental candidate urged his supporters “not to yield to provocations” incited by Pashinyan, saying the latter suffers delusion of persecution. Parliamentary elections are due in Armenia on May 6 featuring 8 political parties (Republican Party of Armenia (RPA), Prosperous Armenia, ARF Dashnaktsutyun (ARFD), Orinats Yerkir, Heritage, Democratic Party of Armenia (DPA), Communist Party of Armenia and United Armenian party, as well as one election bloc represented by opposition Armenian National Congress (ANC). Top stories Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg. 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. Partner news | Armenia, Turkey discuss restoration of historic bridge The meeting took place on May 17 in Ashgabat on the sidelines of an international conference of ministers of culture. India wants Armenia’s proposals on use of Chabahar port India is expecting proposals from Armenia regarding the use of Chabahar port in Iran, Indian ambassador says. EU welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan “progress” The EU has welcomed “progress” made in the framework of the Armenia-Azerbaijan border delimitation process. Belarus opposition leader slams Lukashenko for Karabakh trip Belarusian opposition politician Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has harshly criticized the visit of Lukashenko to Karabakh. |