  Release of Armenian oppositionists is promising step, EP President says  May 18, 2011 - 18:38 AMTPanARMENIAN.Net - The President of the European Parliament Jerzy Buzek characterised the recent release of the Armenian opposition representatives as a promising step. As Mr. Buzek told a news conference in Yerevan, during the meeting with the Armenian authorities he was assured of a fair investigation of each case. Supremacy of law, reforms in legal system were discussed during the meeting between the EP President and the Armenian authorities. “Struggle against corruption and the supremacy of law are important not only from human rights viewpoint, but also from that of the economy development. Anti-corruption struggle will promote foreign investment in Armenia's economy,” Mr. Buzek noted.  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 |  Latest news U.S. welcomes Armenia, Azerbaijan’s border delimitation announcement  Blinken said it is an important step towards concluding a durable and dignified peace agreement.Residents Of border villages protest as Armenia, Azerbaijan agree on delimitation Residents of several Armenian communities in the northeastern Tavush province began protests late on Friday.Up to 10% cashback from GetTransfer with IDBank cards IDBank clients who make their booking on GetTransfer will receive an exclusive cashback.European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24 |
