French-Armenian activist leads first round of Strasbourg electionMarch 16, 2020 - 12:43 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - French environmentalist and politician of Armenian descent Jeanne Barseghian took the lead in the first round of Strasbourg municipal election on Sunday, March 16, 20 Minutes reports. Green candidates, Barseghian herself among them, fared well in many big cities, leading the race in Lyon, Strasbourg and Grenoble. With 27.87% of the vote, Barseghian is now heading the first round. "It's a very good score," she said. “It demonstrates the strong aspiration of Strasbourg residents to take into account all ecological and climatic, social and democratic challenges. " Turnout was generally low across France on Sunday given the rapid spread of the novel coronavirus in the country. The number of deaths from the virus increased by more than a third on Sunday to 127 and more than 5,423 have been infected. Top stories Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. Partner news | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |