  Armenian parliament amends Electoral Code on threshold of election May 24, 2011 - 15:06 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Armenian parliament adopted in the second reading amendments to the RA Electoral Code. Only the ARF Dashnaktsutyun parliamentary group voted against the bill, which was supported by 73 parliamentarians. 11 MPs abstained. Head of the group Vahan Hovhannisyan said that though the amendments can be considered as a serious progress, the group will vote against them, since the offered bill does not envisage radical reforms in the Electoral Code. Group member Armen Rustamyan said, in turn, that the suggested amendments only boost the coalition parties’ chance to be reelected. Meanwhile, Armenian Minister of Justice Hrayr Tovmasyan said that the amendments are efficient for holding democratic elections in Armenia. According to him, these indicate the authorities’ willingness to hold fair and free elections.   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. |
