  Candidate Aram Harutyunyan leaves presidential race February 8, 2013 - 21:14 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Central Election Committee of Armenia (CEC) accepted National Conciliation Party leader, presidential hopeful Aram Harutyunyan’s application on withdrawing candidacy. Thus, 7 candidates will run for the post of Armenian president: Republican Party of Armenia (RPA), incumbent president Serzh Sargsyan, Heritage party chairman Raffi Hovannissian, leader of Freedom party, former prime minister Hrant Bagratyan, former foreign minister of Nagorno Karabakh Republic Arman Melikyan, National Self-Determination Union party head Paruyr Hayrikyan, Radio Hay director Andreas Ghukasyan and literature expert Vardan Sedrakyan.   Top stories Yerevan expects the Russian peacekeepers to ensure the withdrawal of Azerbaijani troops that have invaded Karabakh. The Security Council of Armenia drew the attention of Russia and the CSTO on Azerbaijan's continuous aggression. Karapetyan said Armenia was expecting Zas in May, when the situation in the region got quite tense, but no such trip happened back then. The Armenian Foreign Ministry condemned Azerbaijan's actions which it said undermines regional peace and security.   Partner news |  Topic Latest news U.S. wants to see Armenia-Azerbaijan border delimited ASAP  The United States would like to see the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan delimited as soon as possible, Carpenter said.Temporary registrations of Russians quadruple in Armenia From September 21 to November 11, a total of 2,820 Russians registered at a place of residence in Armenia, the police has said.Ameria PhonePOS. New app for receiving non-cash payments with smartphone Ameriabank has launched a new tool for contactless non-cash payments - Ameria PhonePOS.Senate hearings for new U.S. Ambassador-designate to Armenia due Nov 30 The U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee will hold a confirmation hearing for Kristina A Kvien, Biden’s nominee to serve as Ambassador to Armenia. |
