Author: Antonian Lara

Nagorno Karabakh is Holding Parliamentary Elections Tomorrow

15:08 – 22.05.10

On May 23 the Republic of Nagorno Karabakh will hold its 5th
parliamentary elections since independence.

According to the official website of the Central Election Commission
of NKR the parliamentary elections will be held both in proportional
representation and majoritarian electoral system.

Four parties will participate by proportional representation: Free
Homeland, Democratic Party of Artsakh, Communist Party of Artsakh and
the Armenian Revolutionary Federation (Dashnaktsutyun, ARF-D).

The first three heading the party list of Free Homeland Party are the
Prime Minister of NKR Araik Harutyunyan, Deputy Chairman of the
National Assembly of NKR Rudik Hyusnunts and the Director of School #1
in Stepanakert Ramela Dadayan.

The top three in Democratic Party of Artsakh party list are Chairman
of the National Assembly of Artsakh Ashot Ghulyan, Head of NA Standing
Commission on Defense and Security Janna Galstyan and Head of Staff of
the NKR Government Suren Grigoryan.

Sixteen candidates will participate in these elections by majoritarian
electoral system.

Prior of the voting day in Karabakh’s parliamentary elections
Catherine Ashton, High Representative of the European Union for
Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, said in a statement that the EU
`does not recognize the constitutional and legal framework within
which the parliamentary elections in Nagorno Karabakh will be held.’

"I would like to recall that the European Union does not recognize the
constitutional and legal framework within which the "parliamentary
elections" in Nagorno Karabakh will be held this Sunday. This event
should not prejudice the peaceful settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh
conflict. I reiterate our firm support to the OSCE Minsk-Group, and
the work of the three Co- chairs and their efforts towards a
settlement of the conflict, and call on the parties to redouble their
efforts to find a negotiated solution to the conflict. I recall the
EU’s readiness to offer further support to this end," said Ashton.

Tert.am

Tatiana Danielyan: flora and fauna species in Armenia are still
threatened with extinction

May 22, 2010 – 17:28 AMT 12:28 GMT
PanARMENIAN.Net –

Total area of natural reserves comprises 11% of RA territory. 60% of
Armenia’s flora and fauna are centred in natural reserves, which is a
satisfactory result, the head of RA Nature Protection Ministry’s Bio-
and Water Resources Department, Tatiana Danielyan stated.

As she said at news conference timed to May 22 International Day for
Biological Diversity, `The number of plants species in Armenia
comprises 5 thousand, with animal species exceeding 17 thousand.
However, they are still threatened with extinction.’

Tatiana Danielyan emphasized the importance of legislative reforms as
well as increased vigilance of the inspection for nature protection in
improving the situation.

Aysor, Armenia
May 22 2010

Armenian MIC production displayed at the Defense Ministry

An exhibition displaying the production of the Armenian military
industrial complex launched Saturday at the Armenian Defense Ministry,
organised within the framework of the meeting between the Defense
Ministry officials and directors of the military enterprises. The
meeting was also attended by Minister of Economy of Armenia Nerses
Yeritsian and President of the National Science Academy Radik
Martirosian.

Small arms, military equipment, electronic arms, military
body-builders and other pieces were displayed at the exhibition.

The exhibition comes as the second event of this kind in Armenia in 2010.

ARMENIA’S GOVERNMENTAL DELEGATION TO LEAVE FOR SAINT PETERSBURG

PanARMENIAN.Net
May 20, 2010 – 20:35 AMT 15:35 GMT

On May 21, Armenia’s governmental delegation led by Prime Minister
Tigran Sargsyan will leave for Saint Petersburg to participate in
the 26th meeting of the Interstate Council of the Eurasian Economic
Community, as well as in a session of the CIS Council of the Heads
of Government.

The Armenian delegation will include Chief of Staff of the RA
government David Sargsyan, Minister of Finance Tigran Davtyan,
Deputy Foreign Minister Shavarsh Kocharyan and other officials,
the press service of the RA government reported.

630 HA OF FOREST – ‘GREEN’ CONTRIBUTION TO FIGHT AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE IN ARMENIA

ArmInfo
2010-05-21 14:37:00

ArmInfo. The first stage of the programme on mitigation of consequences
of the climate change through recovery of forest landscapes will be
over in Armenia at late May.

As Head of WWF Armenia Karen Manvelyan told ArmInfo, 63 Ha of
forest were planted in Lori region of Armenia within the frames of
the programme which started in 2008. Noteworthy, the territories,
where land degradation is observed, were mainly selected for forest
plantation. "So, we succeeded to kill two birds with one stone:
create new forest territories and do our bit in the fight against soil
degeneration", K. Manvelyan said. solution of social problems of the
local residents through creation of new jobs has become another plus
of the programme. "Forest planting is not a self-purpose, as it is
necessary to tend the planted trees for three years more. We hope that
the second stage of the programme, which includes not only tending
of the new forest, but also reforestation work in Syunik region,
will start in 2010. It is of special importance, as rare species of
animals, including a leopard, registered in the Red Book, inhabit in
the South of Armenia", Manvelyan said.

As Director of Armenia Tree Project Mher Sadoyan said, 1800 young
plants were displanted in the territory of 630 Ha. "We faced some
difficulties during the programme implementation. For example, it was
difficult to find territories for forest planting, as they had to meet
some criteria, including close location to rural communities. However,
the main problem was a tight schedule for the work performance",
Sadoyan said. To note, the cost of the programme makes up about
1.5 mln Euro. It is carried out by WWF- Germany, WWF-Caucasus and
WWF-Armenia in cooperation with Hayantar (Armenian Forest) SNCO and
Armenia Tree Project. The programme is financed by the German Federal
Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety
(BMU) by the agency of KFW Bank.

ARMENIAN DELEGATION TO TAKE PART IN INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORT FORUM IN LEIPZIG

PanARMENIAN.Net
May 21, 2010 – 15:17 AMT 10:17 GMT

Armenian delegation led by Minister of Transport and Communication
Manuk Vardanyan will participate in Transport and Innovation
international forum due May 26-28 in Leipzig, Germany.

The international transport forum is a part of the Organization for
Economic Cooperation and Development that will provide representatives
of the transport field and private sector with the opportunity to
discuss the field’s innovations, the Ministry’s press service reported.

In the framework of the forum, ministers of transport will meet on
May 27 to present successfully implemented innovation solutions and
debate current problems.

PM TIGRAN SARGSYAN OF TO ST. PETERSBURG FOR EURASEC MEETING

armradio.am
21.05.2010 11:05

The Armenian government delegation headed by Prime Minister Tigran
Sargsyan left for Saint Petersburg this morning to participate in
the 26th sitting of the Eurasian Economic Community (EurAsEC) on the
level of Heads of Government and the sitting of the CIS Council of
Heads of Government.

The delegation comprises the Head of Government Staff, David Sargsyan,
Finance Minister Tigran Davtyan, Deputy Foreign Minister Shavarsh
Kocharyan, the Deputy Foreign Ministers of Finance and Economy.

PRESIDENT OF THE ARTSAKH MET FIRST DEPUTY HEAD OF THE GENERAL STAFF OF THE RA ARMED FORCES

NOYAN TAPAN
MAY 20, 2010
STEPANAKERT

On 20 May President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan met first
deputy head of the General Staff of the Republic of Armenia’s Armed
forces lieutenant-general Enrico Apryamov.

According to central information department of the office of the
Artsakh Republic president, issues related to army building and
cooperation between the two Armenian states were discussed at the
meeting.

Artsakh Republic defense minister Movses Hakobyan partook at the talks.

IMF FORECASTS 4% GDP GROWTH AND 6% INFLATION IN ARMENIA BY YEAREND

PanARMENIAN.Net
May 19, 2010 – 16:12 AMT 11:12 GMT

Chief of the IMF Mission to Armenia, Mr. Mark Lewis said that due to
high rates of economic growth in Armenia over the first three months,
the IMF has reviewed its forecasts for the country’s GDP, predicting 4%
growth in it.

Besides, 6% inflation will be recorded in Armenia in 2010, Mr. Lewis
told a press conference in Yerevan.

As for the budget deficit, he stressed that revenues of the state
budget will increase this year, which will allow securing a lower
level of deficit.

Earlier, the IMF predicted 1.8% GDP growth and 6.2% inflation in
Armenia by the end of 2010.

The 2010 national budget envisages 1.2%economic growth and – 4 ± 1.5%
inflation in Armenia.

ARMENIA ON THE RIGHT PATH OVER NAGORNO KARABAKH: JAN FISCHER

Tert.am
17.05.10

The Nagorno Karabakh conflict should be resolved through diplomatic
ways, said Czech Prime Minister Jan Fischer while discussing the
Nagorno-Karabakh issue at a meeting with his Armenian counterpart
Tigran Sargsyan in Yerevan.

"I am sure and I am insisting one more time that the Karabakh
issue must be resolved in the framework of the [OSCE] Minsk Group,"
said Fischer.

According to the Czech PM Armenia should be well-balanced over when
it comes to the Karabakh conflict settlement.

"Everything should be solved diplomatically thought through, so
that it will not cause a war, so that none of the parties suffers,"
said Fischer.

The Nagorno Karabakh conflict should be resolved through diplomatic
ways, said Czech Prime Minister Jan Fischer while discussing the
Nagorno-Karabakh issue at a meeting with his Armenian counterpart
Tigran Sargsyan in Yerevan.

"I am sure and I am insisting one more time that the Karabakh
issue must be resolved in the framework of the [OSCE] Minsk Group,"
said Fischer.

According to the Czech PM Armenia should be well-balanced over when
it comes to the Karabakh conflict settlement.

"Everything should be solved diplomatically thought through, so
that it will not cause a war, so that none of the parties suffers,"
said Fischer, adding that Armenia is on the right path over the
Karabakh issue.