Hraparak daily released an article commenting on rumors about Armenia’s prime ministerial seat.

“While those close to Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan insist that the latter will retain his seat till 2018, opposition forces beg to differ, suggesting that the official will be replaced before presidential elections.

“The name of the Chairman of the State Committee of Real Estate Cadastre, Yerevan ex-Mayor Ervand Zakharyan was added to the list of possible candidates, suggesting presidential administration’s search for a Prime Minister continues,” the paper said.