Yerevan ex-mayor labels journalist insane - paperMay 2, 2012 - 13:46 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On May 1, Buzand street in Yerevan was blocked over a meeting of Republican Party of Armenia (RPA) members at Armenian President and RPA leader Serzh Sargsyan’s headquarters, according to Zhoghovurd paper. While ex-mayor of Yerevan Gagik Beglaryan and RPA candidates Ruben Sadoyan and Garegin Nushikyan were waiting for President Sargsyan, the journalists were trying to get a word out of Mr. Beglaryan. However, he refrained from answering, saying he would speak in two weeks. Hraparak paper journalist’s observation, dubbing engagement in politics without answering questions meaningless, sparked the former mayor’s outrage who called her insane. 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 | Turkey condemns Uruguay’s recognition of Armenian Genocide Turkey has condemned a newly passed law in Uruguay that recognizes the Armenian Genocide, TRT reports. Moscow warns Armenia against leaving Russian-led defense bloc Armenia could ruin its military ties with Russia if it continues drifting towards the West, according to a senior official in Moscow. Moscow says ready to support Yerevan-Baku reconciliation Moscow has confirmed its readiness to support the reconciliation of Yerevan and Baku. Yerevan sends amended draft peace treaty back to Baku According to Ani Badalyan, the 9th edition of the amendment has been sent to Baku. |