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Irates De Facto

Armenia’s Free Democrats Party to be dissolved?

May 17, 2013 | 08:49
YEREVAN. – Armenia’s opposition Free Democrats Party (FDP) could soon dissolve and join the “restoring” Armenian National Movement (ANM), Irates De Facto newspaper reports.  “Our source informed that internal talks have already begun with FDP, and it is apparent that they are not at all against uniting with the new political force.  According to our source, to avoid a possible ‘collapse’ of the political party, they have decided to make a ‘smooth’ ...

Zhamanak

Prosperous Armenia Party is against government’s new program?

May 17, 2013 | 08:01
YEREVAN. – Following Prosperous Armenia Party (PAP) Chairman Gagik Tsarukyan’s warm greeting of PM Tigran Sargsyan during the recent official opening of the church he has had built and his statement that PAP cannot become an opposition, PAP is undecided whether or not they are in favor of the government’s new program, or, just like before, against [it], Zhamanak daily reports.     “To note, the program of the new government will be introduced on Monday [May 20] ...

Hraparak

Armenian President to visit Poland in summer

May 16, 2013 | 09:20
YEREVAN. – Polish Ambassador to Armenia, Zdzisław Raczyński, told Hraparak daily that Armenian President is expected to pay a visit to Poland either in June or in July, the daily reports. ‘“First and foremost, the visit naturally will be in connection with the bilateral relations of both countries, and the next frame of matters will include Armenia’s discourse with European Union [EU]. Poland, as an advocate country of Eastern Partnership, is interested that the Armenia-EU ...

Chorrord Inknishkhanutyun

Armenian government prepares to deceive villagers?

May 16, 2013 | 08:36
YEREVAN. – Chorrord Inknishkhanutyun daily reflected on the Armenian government’s consultation meeting that was convened to discuss the situation that was created as a result of the recent hailstorm that devastated the crops in numerous villages.     “Concluding this defining consultation meeting, [PM] Tigran Sargsyan said: ‘The assistance [to be provided to the villagers] must be significant and relevant. We need to help solely the socially insecure.’ That ...

Hraparak

Prosperous Armenia Party leader invites 1,000 people to his entertainment center

May 15, 2013 | 08:37
YEREVAN. – All of Armenia’s elite, around 1,000 people, had come together Tuesday evening in the entertainment and banquet hall that is built by Prosperous Armenia Party Chairman, businessman Gagik Tsarukyan, Hraparak daily reports.    “The two presidents of Armenia were at the center. [Belarus President Alexander] Lukashenko was sitting on one side of [President] Serzh Sargsyan and [second President] Robert Kocharyan, [was sitting] on the other side.  Long-forgotten ...

Chorrord Inknishkhanutyun

Armenian ruling party members will celebrate their victory

May 15, 2013 | 07:50
YEREVAN. – The restaurant complex, which belongs to ruling Republican Party of Armenia (RPA) MP, businessman Samvel Aleksanyan, will be closed on Wednesday, Chorrord Inknishkhanutyun daily reports.  “The RPA members will gather there to celebrate their ‘triumph’ in the recent [capital city Yerevan Council of Elders] elections. [But] solely representatives from the RPA elite have received an invitation to participate in the celebration. That is, the rank-and-file [RPA ...

Zhamanak

Prosperous Armenia Party leader to give new job to ex-minister

May 14, 2013 | 08:01
YEREVAN. – Now former Sport and Youth Affairs Minister, non-pro-government Prosperous Armenia Party (PAP) member, Hrachya Rostomyan will be give a new position, Zhamanak daily reports. “PAP Chairman [and businessman] Gagik Tsarukyan will give him a job. According to some information, he [i.e., Rostomyan] will work as manager in one of the PAP leader’s places of work.     Incidentally, Tsarukyan and Rostomyan already knew, ahead of the [capital city] Yerevan ...

168 Zham

How is Diaspora Ministry solving Syrian Armenians’ problems?

May 14, 2013 | 07:44
YEREVAN. – An official told 169 Zham daily that he has found himself in an unpleasant situation by renting his apartment to a Syrian-Armenian family, the daily reports.   “The Syrian-Armenian family refused to pay the pre-determined amount, and when he demanded that they vacate the apartment, the Syrian-Armenian family applied to the Ministry of Diaspora. They called him from there and warned that if he does not leave this family alone, they will publicize his name as a nation traitor ...

Hraparak

New changes expected in Armenian government

May 10, 2013 | 11:22
YEREVAN. – In parallel with the introduction of the institution of new deputy PMs, the Government of Armenia soon will commence new structural and organizational changes, Hraparak daily reports.    “After having introduced its program to the NA [i.e., National Assembly] four-day [session]—which will kick off on May 20—[and] having [it] approved, the process of downsizing the [number of] inspectorates will start. Eight will remain from an about two dozen.It is ...

Aravot

Prosperous Armenia Party is not with authorities

May 10, 2013 | 11:16
YEREVAN. – Aravot daily interviewed human rights advocate Vardan Harutyunyan.  ‘“[Opposition Armenian National Congress Party Chairman, First President] Levon Ter-Petrosyan’s political analysis, in connection with driving PAP [i.e., the non-pro-government Prosperous Armenia Party] toward the opposition arena, cannot be considered a failure solely because PAP is in an alternative position. That is to say, it is not with the authorities.   That party is not with ...

Hraparak

Prosperous Armenia Party leader invites Belarus president to church and casino opening

May 10, 2013 | 11:14
YEREVAN. – During the most recent rally, Prosperous Armenia Party (PAP) Chairman, businessman Gagik Tsarukyan invited those present to Abovyan city on May 14, to the official opening of the church that was built by the means his family had provided, Hraparak daily reports.   “The lavish ceremony will bring together spiritual and secular representatives from a variety of countries, as well as Belarusian President [Alexander] Lukashenko, who is a friend of Tsarukyan. Even though Tsarukyan’s ...

Haykakan Zhamanak

Prosperous Armenia Party leader to leave security council?

May 09, 2013 | 08:17
YEREVAN. – The reporter from Haykakan Zhamanak daily asked Iveta Tonoyan, the spokeswoman of Prosperous Armenia Party (PAP) Chairman Gagik Tsarukyan, whether the latter will leave the National Security Council (NSC), where he is a member, the daily reports.   ‘“No such matter is discussed at this time,’ Tonoyan responded. This matter became actual when it was decided that Sport [and Youth Affairs] Minister Hrachya Rostomyan will not be included in the new Government. ...

Zhoghovurd

Armenian President’s foreign visits cost dearly to citizens’ pockets

May 08, 2013 | 08:43
YEREVAN. – President Serzh Sargsyan’s trips abroad cost quite dearly to the pockets of the citizens of Armenia, Zhoghovurd daily reports.  “Zhoghovurd’s well-informed sources inform that the Presidential Residence signed a contract recently with Air Armenia Company, so the latter may serve the flights of Serzh Sargsyan’s A319 EK RA-01[-type] aircraft; that is, his foreign visits.  [And] the value of the contract, according to the same sources, was about 240,000 ...

Haykakan Zhamanak

What will Armenia’s ex-presidential candidate say at outdoor press conference?

May 08, 2013 | 08:26
YEREVAN. – Armenia’s opposition Heritage Party Chairman, ex-presidential candidate, former FM Raffi Hovannisian will deliver a public address on Thursday at capital city Yerevan’s Liberty Square, Haykakan Zhamanak daily reports.    “[But] only a few within the party clearly know what specific address this is about, since Raffi Hovannisian is unpredictable even for his own [party members].   Nonetheless, we found out from Heritage’s NA [i.e., National ...

Zhoghovurd

Several parties not to be repaid Yerevan election participation deposits

May 07, 2013 | 09:34
YEREVAN. – Six political parties and one bloc ran in the recent Armenian capital city Yerevan Council of Elders election, and they had paid 3 million drams (approx. $7,300), each, as deposit, Zhoghovurd daily reports.  “Pursuant to the Armenian Electoral Code, in the case of being defeated [in the elections], the parties cannot receive [back] the paid amounts. [As a result,] the amounts paid by the ANC [i.e., the Armenian National Congress Party], RLP [i.e., Orinats Yerkir Party], ...

168 Zham

What changes await Armenia’s new government?

May 07, 2013 | 08:02
YEREVAN. – During Tuesday’s session of the ruling Republican Party of Armenia executive body, PM Tigran Sargsyan will introduce the makeup of the new Cabinet he formed, 168 Zham daily reports.  “The new government will be a repeat of the old, [but] with a few small and very cosmetic changes.   According to our information, solely three ministers will be changed. SRC [i.e., State Revenue Committee] Chairman Gagik Khachatryan will replace Finance Minister Vache Gabrielyan, ...

Zhoghovurd

Armenia’s beggar and street kids increase

May 04, 2013 | 08:56
YEREVAN. – The number of beggar and street children in Armenia has increased, Zhoghovurd daily reports.  “In 2012, Armenia’s Police recorded sixteen beggar and street kids, four of which were girls.  In line with the NSS [i.e., the National Statistical Service] data, fifteen beggar and street minors—two of which, girls—were registered in Armenia in 2011.   Most of the beggar and street children were registered in Lori Region. To note, the official ...

Zhamanak

Armavia’s “recovery” to have heavy toll on Armenia’s economy

May 04, 2013 | 08:51
YEREVAN. – The resumption of the operations of Armavia Airline Company, which is Armenia’s national carrier, will worsen further the country’s air transportation sector, Zhamanak daily reports.       “The ‘Minimum Primary Terms for the ‘Recovery’ of the Air Transportation Sector and Resumption of the Activities of the Airline Company’ package assumes huge privileges for the company. Working monopolistically, [and] under privileged conditions ...

Zhamanak

Belarusian president to attend official opening of church built by PAP leader?

May 04, 2013 | 07:40
YEREVAN. – Prosperous Armenia Party (PAP) Chairman, businessman Gagik Tsarukyan will conduct on May 14 the official opening of Surb Hovhannes (Saint John) Church, which is built by the means of his family, Zhamanak daily reports.     “According to some information, Tsarukyan invited Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko to the launch of the church. [But] it is not yet known whether or not he [i.e., Lukashenko] will come to Armenia.  We have learned that the PAP leader ...

Zhoghovurd

Regional governor to distribute election bribe at Armenia Marriott Hotel?

May 03, 2013 | 09:09
YEREVAN. – Governor Suren Khachatryan of Armenia’s Syunik Region told capital city Yerevan-residing natives of Syunik that he will wait for them on Sunday, following the Yerevan Council elections, at Armenia Marriott Hotel in downtown Yerevan, Zhoghovurd reports. “Khachatryan advised the people of Syunik to go to the elections until 2pm and vote for the RPA [i.e., the ruling Republican Party], and they will receive their ‘due’ at the hotel.    In a conversation ...

Iravunk

Armenian National Congress sells its election commission spots to Prosperous Armenia Party?

May 03, 2013 | 08:59
YEREVAN. – The Armenian capital city Yerevan Council election, which will be held on Sunday, is becoming a quite profitable business for some political forces that are running in the vote, Iravunk daily reports.    “According to reliable information, the ANCP [i.e., the opposition Armenian National Congress Party] has sold to the PAP [i.e., the non-government Prosperous Armenia Party] its commission [member] spots in several dozen election precincts.    At the ...

Hraparak

Prosperous Armenia Party to not get involved in post-election developments

May 02, 2013 | 08:04
YEREVAN. – Irrespective of the results of Sunday’s capital city Yerevan Council election, the Prosperous Armenia Party (PAP) will not get involved in the post-election developments in any way, Hraparak daily reports.   “According to some PAP members, there is a tentative agreement, at the level of the RPA [i.e., the ruling Republican Party] and the PAP leaders, that the PAP will be in second place [in the aforesaid vote] because despite the fact that the ruling party’s ...

Zhoghovurd

Emigration rate in Armenia reaches enormous proportions

May 01, 2013 | 08:34
YEREVAN. – A total of 35,500 people emigrated from Armenia in the first three months of this year alone, Zhoghovurd daily reports. “The NSS [i.e., National Statistical Service] issued the ‘Armenia’s Socioeconomic Situation from January-March 2013’ report, according to which 259,210 Armenian citizens have left and 223,710 have returned to Armenia. The indicators of the first quarter of this year surpassed last year’s data by about 10,000. In the first quarter ...

Haykakan Zhamanak

Armenian businessman offers recommendations for economic development

May 01, 2013 | 08:14
YEREVAN. – Armenian businessman Khachatur Sukiasyan issued a publication where he submitted proposals for Armenia’s economic development, Haykakan Zhamanak daily reports.    ‘“I believe it is possible to implement a program which I would call the ‘armenianization’ of the economy,’ Sukiasyan wrote. He proposes to create, with joint efforts by the government and the businesses, a productive mechanism, under whose conditions the goods being imported ...

168 Zham

Prosperous Armenia Party leader to soon announce about preparations for next presidential election?

April 30, 2013 | 08:21
YEREVAN. – Following Tigran Sargsyan’s reappointment as PM, the business wing of the Prosperous Armenia Party (PAP) is attempting to see to it that the party reviews its position with respect to the Government and finds common grounds for reconciliation with the PM, 168 Zham daily reports.   “In response to this, the PAP’s political wing proposes to toughen the political course. [But] the option of ‘neither government nor opposition’ continues to be the most ...

168 Zham

Armavia’s penalties for accrued debt exceed amount of debt

April 30, 2013 | 07:49
YEREVAN. – Armavia Airline Company, which is Armenia’s national carrier, issued the list of its debts owed to the country’s state budget, 168 Zham daily reports.  “As a result, including from 2010 to 2012, Armavia accrued a debt of 24,269,365,000 drams [approx. $59,101,638] to the state budget. The company, however, states that solely around 7 billion [drams (approx. $17,046,654)] from this amount is the actual debt, whereas the remaining 17 billion [drams (approx. $41,399,016)] ...

Zhoghovurd

Armenian PM’s banquets cost dear to taxpayers

April 27, 2013 | 09:55
YEREVAN. – Armenian Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan’s last dinner party cost very dear to the pockets of the country’s taxpayers, Zhoghovurd daily reports. “[A total of] 1.3 million drams [approx. $ 3,165] were spent from the state budget on the dinner that was organized on April 15, [and] along the lines of the meeting with the delegations of the member countries of the Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission. This lavish hospitality was organized on behalf of the PM. Forty ...

Hraparak

Armenia’s ruling party distributes eggs as election bribe

April 27, 2013 | 09:53
YEREVAN. – The Armenian authorities’ actions in the campaign season for the forthcoming capital city Yerevan Council election, specifically in terms of getting votes, are becoming increasingly funny, Hraparak daily reports.    “In actual fact, this time the election bribe ‘menu’ is diverse, from grocery to money. They recently have distributed eggs in [Yerevan’s] Nork-Marash community to get votes for the authorities. According to the voters, they ...

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