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Monthly Archives: February 2012
February, 2012
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20 February
Former Traffic Police Chief Urges Judge to Heed Armenian President’s Call
Former RA Traffic Police Chief Margar Ohanyan in court today reminded the judge and the prosecutor of a Dec. 22, 2011 statement by Armenian President... -
20 February
US Congressman Praised Serzh Sargsyan’s Commitment to Human Rights, Democracy
"This year marks the 20th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Armenia and the United States, and I am glad that we are... -
20 February
Rumors of Robert Kocharian’s Return are Not Unfounded: Russian Paper on Developments in Armenia
Recently, tension between the Republican Party of Armenia and the Prosperous Armenia Party was evident, because of rumors that Kocharian has... -
20 February
On Anniversary of 2008 Presidential Election, Activists Distributed ‘Bribes’ in Yerevan
Armenian National Congress (HAK) activists on Sunday recalled the Feb. 19, 2008 presidential election by marching through the streets of Yerevan and... -
17 February
Opposition Party Insists it’s Being Persecuted Because of Serzh Sargsyan’s Brother
"...Sashik Sargsyan, at some burial ceremony said, 'What's the problem, just as on [Oct.] 27 [1999] they shot eight people, we too will shoot ten people... -
17 February
‘How Can an Imprisoned Man have Money?’ Sasun Mikaelyan Responds to Allegation of Buying Votes
Sasun Mikaelyan, Armenian National Congress member and losing candidate in this past Sunday's mayoral election in Hrazdan, nevertheless... -
17 February
Two Parties with the Same Name? Social Democrat Hunchukian Party Protests, Charges Fraud
The Social Democrat Hunchukian Party (SDHP) yesterday received an undated letter in which someone by the name of Gevorg Perkuperkyan, identifying... -
17 February
PHOTOS: Kiosk Construction Protestors Await Yerevan City Hall Response (updated)
At 4 pm, protestors will receive news from a city hall representative on the official decision regarding the retail outlets being constructed in the park. -
17 February
German President Resigns
Angela Merkel's hand-picked choice for the ceremonial post of president resigned on Friday in a scandal over political favors, dealing a blow to the German... -
17 February
Mars Slims Down: Manufacturer to Stop Selling Certain Chocolate Bars
The maker of Snickers and Twix candy bars will stop selling chocolate products with more than 250 calories in them by the end of next year on a worldwide basis.