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31 May 2012 • 08:26 AMT
Armenian President urges new parliament to justify voters’ hopes

President Sargsyan hailed the entry of the Armenian National Congress (ANC) opposition bloc into the parliament

31 May 2012 • 08:11 AMT
RPA nominates Hovik Abrahamyan for parliament speaker’s post

Hovik Abrahamyan stressed need to build mutual trust, tolerance and partnership for parliament’s effective operation.

31 May 2012 • 07:58 AMT
Armenian businessmen in Georgia tend to concentrate on trade, tourism

Prior to the main event, journalists made a tour to the National Bank of Georgia, which hosted a presentation by Ms. Thea Jokhadze.

31 May 2012 • 07:38 AMT
Armenian govt. issues statement on dissolution

Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan has already submitted a statement on government’s resignation to President Serzh Sargsyan.

31 May 2012 • 07:18 AMT
National Assembly’s fifth convocation holds first meeting

The MPs from the Armenian National Congress (ANC) and Heritage opposition party missed parliament’s first sitting.

31 May 2012 • 06:52 AMT
Armenian PM to depart for Brussels on Clinton’s visit day – paper

U.S. Secretary of State will also meet several representatives of Armenian NGOs, Zhoghovurd daily reports.

31 May 2012 • 06:42 AMT
Heghine Bisharyan renounces ministerial post, paper says

Bisharyan also renounced parliament vice-speaker’s post, citing occupancy in the party as the reason behind her refusal.

31 May 2012 • 06:38 AMT
RPA parliamentary group divided into two camps – paper

It was evident that the communication between the two camps didn’t go well during distribution of mandates.

30 May 2012 • 18:40 AMT
RPA member expects no shifts in government composition

Eduard Sharmazanov said RPA will determine the future government staff at the party’s upcoming meetings.

30 May 2012 • 18:28 AMT
ANC to miss National Assembly’s first meeting

On May 30, the Armenian National Congress (ANC) issued a statement during the first meeting of its advisory faction.

30 May 2012 • 18:01 AMT
RPA, Orinats Yerkir to sign new coalition memorandum

Eduard Sharmazanov said the coalition memorandum will be based on previous ones (signed in 2008 and 2011).

30 May 2012 • 17:48 AMT
Hovik Abrahamyan to become parliament speaker

Eduard Sharmazanov stressed RPA’s intention to nominate him and Hermine Naghdalyan for the vice speakers’ post.

30 May 2012 • 17:20 AMT
Pashazade says Karabakh settlement possible through interfaith dialogue

Leader of Caucasian Muslims Pashazade sees the Nagorno Karabakh conflict resolution through interfaith dialogue.

30 May 2012 • 17:06 AMT
Hayastan All-Armenian Fund’s meeting launched in Armenia

President Serzh Sargsyan congratulated those present on the 20th anniversary of Hayastan All-Armenian Fund.

30 May 2012 • 16:43 AMT
“All in one rhythm” announced 2014 World Cup slogan

Brazil’s Sports Minister, Aldo Rebelo, said the slogan was an invitation to citizens and visitors “to join together.”

30 May 2012 • 16:34 AMT
ARFD member: new parliament may become more independent structure

Armen Rustamyan said that the new parliament includes politicians who will enable more interesting discussions.

30 May 2012 • 16:10 AMT
United Liberal National Party confident in parliament’s new quality

Naira Karapetyan expressed hope for the National Assembly’s 5th convocation to have many achievements.

30 May 2012 • 15:47 AMT
RPA member says parliament interesting without Prosperous Armenia in coalition

David Harutyunyan said that the posts of standing committee heads will be determined according to DONT system.

30 May 2012 • 15:21 AMT
RPA member urges not to focus on MPs’ attendance

Galust Sahakyan noted that the activity of National Assembly depends on stages of discussion the bills undergo.

30 May 2012 • 15:00 AMT
Russia says Syrian envoys’ expulsion “counterproductive”

The killings in Houla province were one of the deadliest single events in 15-month-old uprising against President Assad’s rule.

30 May 2012 • 14:54 AMT
Prosperous Armenia will remain alternative to authorities – party member

Second number of Prosperous Armenia’s electoral list Vartan Oskanian commented on party’s activity in future parliament.

30 May 2012 • 14:40 AMT
Graham King TV to adopt Norway’s best-selling crime writer’s book into series

Scandinavian noir has been a fertile ground for adaptation coming off of The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo.

30 May 2012 • 14:30 AMT
Azerbaijan recalls ambassador to Iran

Iranian Embassy in Baku said Azerbaijani authorities had prevented a senior Iranian official from entering Azerbaijan.

30 May 2012 • 14:24 AMT
Google, Samsung unveil next-generation Chromebooks

The upgraded laptop, is supposed to run two-and-half times faster than the original machines, and boasts higher-definition video.

30 May 2012 • 14:21 AMT
Tsarukyan to meet party MPs before mandates’ distribution

Prosperous Armenia leader will instruct MPs in further activities, warning against demonstrating aggressive behavior.

30 May 2012 • 14:15 AMT
Sochi city administration unaware of Armenian – Dagestani clashes?

Clashes between Armenians and Dagestanis occurred in Sochi’s Adler region, near Chereshnya village on May 26.

30 May 2012 • 14:03 AMT
Google+ unrolls new “Local” tool to share info on nearby places

In addition to tapping a user’s network or “Circles,” the new service also incorporates information from Zagat.

30 May 2012 • 13:58 AMT
UEFA releases details of EURO 2012 opening ceremony in Warsaw

The 12-minute show will combine heritage and innovation, to bring sport and culture together and mark the start of a historical event.

30 May 2012 • 13:41 AMT
Prosperous Armenia won’t have ministerial seats – party member

Samvel Balasanyan voiced confidence for Gagik Tsarukyan to head Prosperous Armenia’s parliamentary group.The

30 May 2012 • 13:40 AMT
UEFA bans Turkey’s Besiktas from European competition for 1 year

Players including Manuel Fernandes and Matteo Ferrari have complained about unpaid wages in the past.