  RA Ombudsman to follow political and electoral processes more closely May 24, 2011 - 18:19 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian Ombudsman Karen Andreasyan is going to follow political and electoral processes in the country more closely. The rights and powers of the Ombudsman institute are defined more certainly in the amended Electoral Code adopted on May 24 by the Armenian parliament, Andreasyan told a discussion organized by the Civilitas Foundation. According to him, earlier Armenia’s president could refrain from including any candidate nominated by the Armenian Ombudsman in the Central Electoral Committee (CEC). But now all the candidates suggested by the Ombudsman will be included in CEC. The next parliamentary and presidential elections will be held in Armenia in 2012 and 2013 respectively.   Top stories As a result of floods in Armenia’s northern Lori and Tavush provinces, 17 bridges, including five large ones, have collapsed. David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has met with Stephan Schütz, Executive Partner at Gerkan, Marg and Partners. The number of state universities will be reduced from 23 to 8 by 2030, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan has said.   Partner news Most popular in the section |  Latest news CSTO says retains obligations to Armenia  The CSTO retains all obligations to Armenia, the country remains an ally of the organization, Imangali Tasmagambetov says.Armenia officially recognises Palestine's statehood Armenia has officially recognised Palestine as a state, the Armenian Foreign Ministry said in a statement.Blinken urges Aliyev to conclude peace deal with Armenia “without delay” Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on Thursday, June 20.Armenia Foreign Minister begins Lithuania trip On June 20, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia Ararat Mirzoyan is paying a working visit to Vilnius. |
