VERELQ presents the most notable publications of the Armenian press.
“People” the daily writes. “The RPA faction of the National Assembly is on the verge of losing its stable majority in the parliament, and accordingly, also losing its legislative power. These days, six MPs have announced their withdrawal from the RPA faction. In the coming days, several more will make such a statement. As a result, if today there are 53 people left in the faction of 58 people, then their number will decrease even more in the coming days. In the fourth chapter of the NA regulation-law, it is defined that a faction or alliance of factions is considered to be governing if it includes 54 percent of the total number of deputies of the parliament. In this case, 58 deputies, as the National Assembly consists of 105 people. This means that even at this moment, when there are only 53 deputies in the RPA, it is no longer a governing party. The NA regulation-law also stipulates that the head and deputies of the parliament are appointed and recalled by the majority of the votes of the total number of deputies. That said, legal grounds have been created for the RPA leadership of the parliament, the NA president Ara Babloyani, vice presidents Eduard Sharmazanov and: Arpine Hovhannisyan to raise the issue of demanding resignation. at least Nikol Pashinyan the government has enough votes to solve the problem if it makes such a decision. In the end, even if new people do not leave the RPA faction, it is still possible that some will vote without agreeing with the RPA faction, even against the decisions of the RPA faction. Let’s wait for new developments.”
“People” the daily writes. “The investigation of the March 1 case gained new momentum after the Velvet Revolution. It became known to “Zhoghovurd” daily that new examinations have been appointed, not only in RA, but also abroad. “Taking into account that the previous examinations in the case of March 1 were carried out about 10 years ago, and during that period the scientific and technical means and methods developed, new ways of conducting examinations appeared, so in order to find out the issue of conducting research using the new equipment used during a number of examinations, requests were sent to expert institutions, both in Armenia and abroad,” they informed in response to the question of “Zhoghovurd” daily. From SIS. Let’s remind that even before the victory of the Velvet Revolution, on the instructions of the General Prosecutor’s Office of RA, the CSI began to study the report of the former Fact-Finding Group on the involvement of the army in the events of March 1.
“time” the newspaper writes. “President of NKR Bako Sahakyan, who holds that position for the third term in a row and wanted to be re-elected in 2020. in the presidential elections, now he understands that he must find a successor. Sahakyan lost his old influence not only in Stepanakert, but also in Yerevan. If previously he actively intervened in the internal political developments of Armenia, solving the most important issues for the government, after the Velvet Revolution he expects the intervention of the Armenian government in order to strengthen his position.”
“Fact” the daily writes. “According to the reliable information we have, what is happening in the RPA these days is actually not only a surprise, but the president of that party Serzh Sargsyan is part of the program. Moreover, the continuous part. Except Shirak Torosyan and: Felix Tsolakyan, all other members of the RPA, who leave and will leave the faction, do so exclusively with Serzh Sargsyan’s knowledge, moreover, on his instructions. The point is that the head of the RPA had a goal with the May 8 vote Nikol Pashinyan secure the prime ministership exclusively with the votes of business MPs. As a continuation, it was decided to withdraw the business sector from the RPA faction, so that they could vote in favor of the projects brought by the government as independent deputies. Thus, several issues are resolved. those businessmen keep their businesses, there will be no need to make a decision every time in the RPA faction, who should vote for and who should vote against, so that the legislative initiatives are not defeated, and the two most important issues, that is, Serzh Sargsyan’s plan to cleanse the party of such faces, leaving only the so-called politicians, and here to make the businessmen the actual support of Pashinyan. This party, in fact, fits into the logic of preparing for early elections.”
“Publication” the newspaper writes. “Chief of police Valery Osipyan, how Raffi Hovhannisyanwould say, he is no less a “God-fearing general” than his predecessor. They said that Vova Gasparyan he had a small “chapel” with icons and a Bible in the corner of his office, so that he could communicate with the Most High at any time. Our journalist inquired from Osipyan whether Gasparyan’s “chapel” was preserved, or whether the revolution wiped out that corner as well. “I have mine and I think every Armenian Christian should have one,” said Osipyan, clarifying that his is not a “chapel” but a corner with icons and a Bible.
“time” the newspaper writes. “Union of Earth Guard Volunteers, which in 1993 has been created Vazgen Sargsyan on the other hand, now found himself in a very unusual situation. The EUM, which has always been with the authorities and the support of the government, has nothing to do with the new government of Armenia. Although the president of the EUM Manvel Grigoryan to the statements that he is not a republican, Grigoryan is considered as a representative of the previous government. Meanwhile, the EMU-government relationship should be restored, because it is necessary on both sides. It can happen if the “Ogu Pesutun” organization, which was previously separated from the ECM, reunites with the ECM, and the vice president of the “Ogu Pesutun” NGO board Sasun Mikayelyan to be elected the President of the European Union. This is only one of the options, but not the only one.”
“Publication” the newspaper writes. “Among the judges, there is a growing dissatisfaction with the Supreme Court of Justice. They state that the Central Committee has assumed the role of punishing and controlling them, they do not discuss anything, they support it. At the same time, they note that as a result of the velvet revolution Gagik Harutyunyan the positions have weakened a bit, instead, now an advocate member of the BSC is active Hayk Hovhannisyan: He is quite active during the meetings, argues, tries to create an opposition in the Central Committee and suppress the sponsored members of the RPA. Dissatisfaction has also grown around the Supreme Court in connection with not appointing the candidates who graduated from the Academy of Justice and scored the highest points as judges. They decided not to appoint those who got the highest points.”
“Publication” the newspaper writes. “Chairman of the Court of Cassation Arman Mkrtumyan there have been talks about changing it in recent years. They said Serzh Sargsyan does not find a suitable candidate, that is the reason for Mkrtumyan’s longevity. He submitted his resignation yesterday, and the Supreme Judicial Council must appoint him to this important position. But in Armenia, according to accepted tradition, such appointments are coordinated with the executive power. It is not yet clear who will be appointed as the president of the cassation court. To date, there have been 2 presidents of the Civil Chamber of Cassation Yervand Khundkaryan and a judge of the same chamber Gor Hakobyan nominations”.
“time” the newspaper writes. “The peasantry of Armenia complains that it was not possible to harvest cherries this year, because the largest export company “Spayka” seems to be boycotting the peasantry. Unlike previous years, this year “Spayka” decided not to engage in the purchase and sale of agricultural products, which causes stagnation in the market and a drop in prices. In recent years, Spyka has completely taken over the purchase and sale of Armenian agricultural products in Russia. According to our information, “Spayka” company has decided to concentrate all its potential in Abkhazia.”
“People” the daily writes. “Minister of Education and Science Araik Harutyunyan, assuming the position, announced the de-partisanship of the education system and the elimination of corruption there. He has already managed to apply to the NSS in one case. But there is an opinion that if the practice of contacting the law enforcement officers continues, it will become a problem in itself. In response to the question of “Zhoghovurd” daily about this, the minister commented yesterday. “For us, it is not a goal in itself to bring the National Security Service and the police to schools. Eliminating corruption is not an end in itself for us. If there are relevant facts, of course, the law enforcement officers should deal with them. But everyone should know that from now on the law will be strictly followed.” At the same time, he said that corruption should be fought by raising salaries in the education system. “But it will already be related to next year’s budget,” he said.
“Fact” the daily writes. “Head of the staff of the RA Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs Artak Grigoryan In 2017, he submitted to the ethics committee of high-ranking officials. annual statement. According to the declaration, last year Grigoryan bought two new real estates: a garage and an apartment building. Before that, the official already had one apartment and two plots of land. The garage was bought for 1 million 710 thousand AMD, and the apartment building – the building with more than one apartment, non-residential and common areas – for 31 million 134 thousand AMD. He had money denominated in four different currencies in his bank accounts. Thus, in 2017 last time he had 16 million 800 thousand drams, 28 thousand 500 US dollars, 7200 euros and 124 thousand Russian rubles. By the way, at the beginning of the year, he also had 1,500 UAH, which was completely spent. Annual incomes amounted to 8 million 211 thousand drams, of which 44 thousand drams are received loans, and the rest are salaries.”