PICKET IN FRONT OF CENTRAL ELECTORAL COMMISSION BUILDING IN YEREVAN CONTINUESMarch 11, 2003 - 22:08 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - No weather conditions can influence the determination of the picketers protesting in the rain already the second day against the resolution of the central electoral commission of Armenia, which registered the victory of incumbent Armenian leader Robert Kocharian in the second round of the presidential elections. One of the picketers, representative of the National Democratic Union of Armenia Gaspar Gabriyelian told "Arminfo" agency. In his words, the picket is being held without time limitations. At present 60 people participate in it, insisting on revising the returns of the vote on the second round of the presidential elections in Armenia held March 5. 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 | POLITICO: Baku lobbying agains detained Karabakh ex-leader abroad Azerbaijan is lobbying agains former Nagorno-Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan, according to POLITICO. Armenia named European U18 chess vice-champion The U18 chess team of Armenia won the title of vice-champion of the European Team Championship. Iran says change in presidency won’t affect ties with Armenia Ambassador Mehdi Sobhani made the remarks when speaking to reporters at the Iranian Embassy. Congress draft bill condemns Azerbaijan for Karabakh ethnic cleansing The bill condemns Azerbaijan for perpetrating ethnic cleansing against the Armenian population of Nagorno-Karabakh. |