Yerevan elections: YELQ bloc pledges accountability in case of successMay 1, 2017 - 22:41 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - YELQ bloc, which is running for Yerevan City Council in the upcoming municipal elections on May 14, during a campaign meeting with the residents promised accountability, more green spaces and better management of the capital. Lawmaker Nikol Pashinyan, who was recently re-elected to the National Assembly and is now running for the mayor’s post, said people “can turn the current corrupt governence of the city into an effective and accountable management.” In a conversation with reporters, Pashinyan promised that no cultural monument “will ever be vandalized.” Also, the candidate weighed in on the issue of unemployment and establishment of an industrial economy in Armenia. Top stories Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg. The Cabinet of Ministers decided on Thursday, November 9 to allocated AMD 120 million to arrange the gathering. Michael Roth believes sanctions must be put on the table after Baku‘s ethnic cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh. The Yerevan City Council has elected Tigran Avniyan from the ruling Civil Contract as the mayor of the Armenian capital. Partner news | Armenia, Turkey discuss restoration of historic bridge The meeting took place on May 17 in Ashgabat on the sidelines of an international conference of ministers of culture. India wants Armenia’s proposals on use of Chabahar port India is expecting proposals from Armenia regarding the use of Chabahar port in Iran, Indian ambassador says. EU welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan “progress” The EU has welcomed “progress” made in the framework of the Armenia-Azerbaijan border delimitation process. Belarus opposition leader slams Lukashenko for Karabakh trip Belarusian opposition politician Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has harshly criticized the visit of Lukashenko to Karabakh. |