  Hovsep Khurshudyan: Electoral Code revision to help avoid post-election clashesJanuary 19, 2011 - 16:11 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Revision of the Electoral Code is extremely important for Armenia, Heritage party spokesman said. “If the Code is not amended, clashes will be inevitable,” Hovsep Khurshudyan told a news conference on January 19. He reminded that the coalition doesn’t engage the parliamentary opposition in the process of electoral system reorganization , that is why Heritage and ARF Dashnaktsutyun presented their projects separately. “If the authorities introduce the essential amendments, the forthcoming parliamentary elections will be peaceful,” Khurshudyan noted.   Top stories The Armenian Defense Ministry has denied Azerbaijan's accusations of violating the ceasefire. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took to social media to thank his Lithuanian counterpart for the contribution. President of the Armenian parliament Alen Simonyan met with the Speaker of the Azerbaijani Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova. Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg.   Partner news |  Latest news Israel warns of “serious consequences” after Armenia recognizes Palestine  Dmitry Gendelman said the move will have “serious long-term consequences” for Israel-Armenia relations.French envoy travels to Armenia’s Syunik French ambassador to Armenia Olivier Decottignies visited the town of Goris in the country’s southern Syunik province.Actress Lala Mnatsakanyan dies aged 67 Actress Lala Mnatsakanyan has died at the age of 67, according to a statement from the YSITC.CSTO says retains obligations to Armenia The CSTO retains all obligations to Armenia, the country remains an ally of the organization, Imangali Tasmagambetov says. |
