Armenian NA speaker briefs European parliament heads on Safarov pardonSeptember 22, 2012 - 18:21 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian Parliament speaker Hovik Abrahamyan delivered a speech on September 21 at European Conference of Presidents of Parliaments held under the auspices of PACE. In his speech he attached great importance to extradition and pardon of Azerbaijani murderer Ramil Safarov, voicing concerns over policy of intolerance and racism pursued in the territory of the Council of Europe. “An unprecedented incident was recorded recently, with Azerbaijani assassin Safarov extradited to Azerbaijan, pardoned and given a hero's welcome in his homeland. Justification of such crimes began developing with a new scale, even following the whole civilized world’s condemnation of the occurrence. Manifestations of racism and xenophobia may set a precedent, with absence of effective struggle against them posing a threat to Europe,” Armenian National assembly speaker said. Top stories Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. Partner news | 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. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |