Monthly Archives: December 2012

Leader of National Accord party Aram Harutyunyan submitted his formal nomination for the presidential elections to the Central Electoral Commission (CEC).

Azerbaijan and Georgia are going to discuss cooperation between the two countries in the energy field.

Hayk Khanumyan, president of “European Movement of Artsakh” NGO, gave an interview to our News Agency and the topic of discussion was the political situation in Armenia.

He states this is the defeat not only of the opposition but the government as well. People are not used to seeing their own faults.

Due to business, the number of so called “tourists” increased by 35.6 % but the number of ones who came to Armenia for real rest and tourism, decreased by 13.3 %.

On December 27 ANC made a final statement concerning the upcoming presidential elections.

The document which should have allowed 3000 prisoners leave facilities and about 15000 prisoners have their sentences reduced at twice, will now be sent back to the parliament with the president`s objections.

The minister of Energy Armen Movsisyan told the First Armenian News and Analyses “Nairit” will have a new investor next year.

6 out of 10 arrested were convicted according to the 2nd article – on “spreading animosity and retaliation among the public”.