Armenia must hold “the most democratic polls” in Feb – ministerJanuary 16, 2013 - 16:59 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Conduction of more democratic elections will help Armenia solve both domestic and external problems, Justice Minister said. As Hrayr Tovmasyan noted during the opening of a three-day discussion on election violation cases, Armenia reported tangible progress in establishment of democracy. He further listed election legislation, political and legal culture and will of the ruling authorities as the three key preconditions for democratic polls. “The upcoming presidential elections must become the most democratic in the history of Armenia,” Minister Tovmasyan said. 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 | Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28. Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia. 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. |