Raffi K. Hovannisian today addressed thousands of supporters today who packed the Government Hall of Sessions. As the crowd erupted in spontaneous chants of “President Raffi!” Hovannisian described the main policies of his presidential platform and outlined the path for a new, fair, and democratic Armenia.
Spain’s conservative ruling Popular Party (PP) faces allegations of 19 years of secretive – and potentially illegal -- payments to party leaders.
President Serzh Sargsyan is making a campaign swing today through Armavir Province. Seeking re- election, Sargsyan has already stopped in Edjmiatzin and will soon meet voters in the town of Armavir.
Indars Aščuks was appointed as NASDAQ OMX Armenia Supervisory Board Member. His appointment is effective starting January 22, 2013 when Central Bank of Armenia relevant decision came into force.
Yesterday in Yerevan, there was a book reception for a work by Larisa Gevorgyan entitled, “Mom, I’ll be back in three days”. The book is dedicated to Vaghinak Zakaryan, who fought in the Artsakh War and died in Berdzor.
RA Deputy Health Minister Vahan Poghosyn today visited presidential candidate Andreas Ghoukasyan who’s been staging a hunger strike outside the Academy of Sciences.
The government is pushing ahead with its plan to build two large-scale hydro-electric plants on the Arax River with financial assistance from Iran. Today, the National Assembly discussed changes to the agreement signed by the two governments that will permit such a project, estimated to cost between $300 and $350 million.
As part of the Meeting many issues were discussed, such as the situation on traffic safety, steps taken to improve the level of safety, the qualifications and training of the staff, maintenance of the railway infrastructure, information provided on the use of the latest infrastructure diagnostic tools.
When we visited the site, we saw what they meant. When we approached the confluence of the Getak and Debed rivers, a plant worker manning the pumping station tried to prevent us from taking pictures of the waste flow.
Presidential candidate Vardan Sedrakyan told reporters today that he believes that a “deal” has been struck between Paryur Hayrikian and the government that might lead to Hayrikian being offered a position in the post-election government.
Sen. Kerry experienced an overnight transformation last week, when for the first time in his political career, he shied away from using the term “Armenian Genocide.” In the past, Sen. Kerry had strongly criticized Presidents and Secretaries of State for not acknowledging the Armenian Genocide. Ironically, he now refuses to practice what he preached for so many years!
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