News - 2018/12/11

11/12/2018 19:20

Manvel Grigoryan’s donation to state not a bribe but sign of support: attorney

“I would like you to restrain from such comments. Manvel Grigoryan is Artsakh hero, he fought heroically and the donation to the state is just a sign of support he has always done. It is not a bribe but living style,” he said.

11/12/2018 17:01

Armenia’s President to participate in oath ceremony of Georgia’s president-elect Salome Zourabichvili

President’s press office reports that the ceremony will take place on December 16 in Georgia’s Telavi town.

11/12/2018 16:37

Attorneys of 3d president Serzh Sargsyan’s chief bodyguard file petition to release Ghazaryan on bail

Attorney Armen Harutyunyan told Aysor.am that the investigative body has submitted a petition to prolong the arrest for another two months but the examination of the petition has been postponed.

11/12/2018 16:31

Residents of Ashotaberd district in Armenia’s Stepanavan claim fire that took lives of three people threatens them all

“The district has 30-year history, the buildings were given to the residents after 1988 earthquake with 10 year period but the people live there for over 20 years. The buildings are made of wood which has already rotten,” spokesperson for the Stepanavan municipality Sargis Gokoryan told Aysor.am.

11/12/2018 15:26

Russian serviceman arrested suspected in murder in Gyumri

A Russian serviceman of the 102d base deployed in Armenia’s Gyumri has been arrested suspected in the murder of street cleaner, 57-year old woman on December 3, General Prosecutor office press service reports.

11/12/2018 14:58

Investigative body submits petition to prolong Manvel Grigoryan’s arrest for fourth time

The attorney said that Grigoryan felt bad during the hearing of the petition and an ambulance was called. He received medical assistance there and the examination continues.

11/12/2018 14:19

Republican party’s failure to pass to parliament normal: YPC chairman

It is difficult to say that there will be serious political battle in the new parliament, Yerevan Press Club chairman Boris Navasardyan told the reporters today.

11/12/2018 14:06

Selective attitude displayed toward mass media: YPC chairman refers to cases with Aysor.am and News.am

“We see a selective approach toward mass media. I do not see a political motivation here, but there is an obvious selective attitude. Currently there are not so many precedents but they should be prevented not to face issues in future,” he said.

11/12/2018 13:46

CEC publishes lists of participant voters

The Central Electoral Commission has published the list of voters who cast their ballots at December 9 snap parliamentary elections. The list is available on the official website of the CEC.

11/12/2018 13:14

Armenia’s NA chairman congratulates winner forces, wishes success in lawmaking activity

Despite the disagreements between the political forces, their race and uncompromising battle, an atmosphere has been created in the country which gave Armenian citizen an opportunity to make a decision and outline the future expectations and wishes.

11/12/2018 12:36

Armenia’s President, Kazakh Ambassador discuss cooperation issues

President’s press office reports that during the meeting the parties referred to the current agenda of the Armenian-Kazakh relations, and enhancement of ties in the humanitarian sphere in particular.

11/12/2018 12:25

My Step bloc’s list of candidates not promising: ethnographer

Of course, our society has experience. It has experienced hard disappointments and overcame them and continued living. Now Nikol Pashinyan constantly states that My Step and the revolution mean people’s authority. If he supposes that the authority of the people was just free voting, we have serious grounds for concerns,” she said.

11/12/2018 12:03

Oil prices under pressure amid global market unease

NOC said the shutdown would result in a production loss of 315,000 barrels per day (bpd), and an additional loss of 73,000 bpd at the El Feel oilfield.

11/12/2018 11:21

EU committed to stable, democratic and prosperous future of Armenia

The European Union is committed to a stable, democratic and prosperous future of Armenia. The early parliamentary elections were important in terms of enhancing public trust towards the electoral process in Armenia. We expect all stakeholders to continue concerted efforts towards further democratisation and modernisation of the country.

11/12/2018 10:53

Brexit: Theresa May to meet EU leaders in bid to rescue deal

European Council President Donald Tusk insisted the EU would "not renegotiate" but said leaders would discuss how to help "facilitate UK ratification".

11/12/2018 10:11

Zhamanak: NSS director may possibly be appointed first deputy PM

The paper also says that acting emergency situations minister Felix Tsolakyan will replace Artur Vanetsyan in NSS director’s post.

11/12/2018 09:32

Armenia does not seek to become NATO member: Acting PM

“We are CSTO member. We are partners of Russia and the EU and we are not under the influence of anyone,” Pashinyan said.

11/12/2018 09:24

ANC congratulates My Step bloc, enumerates challenges new authorities face

The new authorities are facing serious challenges of ensuring Armenia’s and Artsakh’s security, eradicating corruption, establishment of justice, developing economy.

11/12/2018 08:51

USA concurs with OSCE/ODIHR conclusions, says elections in Armenia respected fundamental freedoms: U.S. Department of State

The United States concurs with the OSCE’s preliminary conclusions that the elections process enjoyed broad public trust and respected fundamental freedoms. We encourage the authorities to address OSCE and Venice Commission recommendations for future elections.