PAP leader Gagik Tsarukyan visited Lori marz: Margahovit, Debed and Dsegh communities։

PAP notes: “These meetings once again confirm that direct and simple contact with people is the most valuable. it is here that human warmth and sincere attitude are most strongly felt. It is among these people that honesty, simplicity and purity are preserved, the values ​​on which a healthy and stable society should be built.

Armenia is small, but has great potential and opportunities that should serve the country’s development and progress. The issues raised are numerous, from security to the economy, from health care to education, from bureaucratic obstacles to social and agricultural issues. Those problems require clear and systematic solutions. Unfortunately, the peasant today often remains alone in the struggle against his difficulties.

Regional visits are an opportunity not only to hear about problems, but also to build a bridge of trust with people. In that warm atmosphere, it is more clearly felt how important it is to listen to each other, understand and find solutions together.

Our path is clear: national unity, internal solidarity and mutual respect.

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Despite the satellite evidence regarding the destruction of Stepanakert’s Mother of God Cathedral, the Armenian government urges maximum caution in assessments. The Prime Minister of the country stated that this incident at the state level will not become the subject of international discussions, referring to previous experience and political pragmatism.

In the last few days, news was circulating in the information field about the possible destruction of the Presbyterian Church, which was consecrated in Stepanakert just a few years ago, in 2019. Yesterday, the International Center for Cultural Heritage of the Caucasus (Caucasus Heritage Watch) officially confirmed this information. Based on the data of Sentinel satellites, the experts recorded that the religious structure was destroyed between March 3 and April 2 of this year. It is expected that higher resolution photos will be available soon, which will allow to clarify the whole picture of what happened.

However, official Yerevan has chosen a very restrained position regarding this incident. During the government briefing held on April 23, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan emphasized the need to deeply and comprehensively analyze the situation before taking drastic steps. The head of the government noted that such delicate topics require exceptional prudence, describing them as a “double-edged sword”.

The head of Armenia made it clear that the country does not intend to escalate the issue on diplomatic platforms. According to him, taking into account the previous experience, Armenia will not make the fact of the destruction of the temple a subject of international discussions at the official state level. The prime minister strengthened his position by quoting from the New Testament, reminding that they will be judged by the same judgment by which they are judged, and calling for maximum balance when making political decisions.

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The Prime Minister of Armenia stated that the years of being in power have brought positive strategic changes to the country. Ahead of Citizen’s Day, the head of the government also referred to the informal formats of the celebration, considering the tradition of cooking barbecue in the streets as normal.

In a briefing with journalists on April 23, the head of the RA government, Nikol Pashinyan, summarized some of the results of his tenure. Answering the questions of the press, he emphasized that the high position has not changed his worldview at all. According to the assessment of the politician, revolutionary transformations took place in the republic during the period of his leadership, which are exclusively positive and strategic in nature. The Prime Minister assured that he intends to firmly protect the ongoing processes in the country from now on.

During the conversation, special reference was made to the upcoming celebration of the Citizen’s Day, which will be celebrated on Saturday. Commenting on the possibility of making barbecue on the streets, Pashinyan noted that he does not see any problematic circumstances in it. The head of the government called such events an inseparable part of Armenian lifestyle, national cuisine and culture, which is worth being proud of. According to him, the whole of Armenia is one common house, so having a barbecue in the city center should not cause confusion.

Concluding the communication with media representatives, the politician indicated his full involvement in public life. He urged the journalists to finally get used to his presence, declaring that he is present everywhere.

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The “Independent Observer” alliance has found alleged violations in the activities of the “My Step” fund in recent months and is applying to the Administrative Court, demanding 15 episodes of administrative liability against Anna Hakobyan, the head of the executive body of the fund. This was written by Daniel Ioannisyan, the founder of “Union of Informed Citizens” NGO.

“The alliance considers the concerts in Gyumri on April 19 and Yerevan on April 23 as a propaganda event of the CP. their expenditure had to be made in accordance with the Law on Parties. However, the financing of those concerts does not fit within the limitations of that law. We submit an application to the Corruption Prevention Commission with the request to give a legal assessment to the mentioned.

The alliance considers that the April 23 torchlight procession is also an event of the ARF (Armenia) party, and its financing must also comply with the regulations of the parties’ legislation. In this regard, we are also studying the facts so that, perhaps, we can turn to the Central Intelligence Agency,” he wrote.

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RA Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has stated that in order to avoid a new war, Armenia should abandon the path of endless mutual accusations of war crimes with Azerbaijan. Ahead of the upcoming elections, the government intends to form a new political discourse, which will be aimed at getting the state out of the decades-long chain of enmity.

In a briefing with journalists after the government session Nikol Pashinyan commented on the issue of holding the Azerbaijani side accountable for the crimes committed in the sovereign territory of Armenia. The head of the executive acknowledged the indisputability of the facts of shooting and brutal torture of prisoners of war, but emphasized that focusing exclusively on mutual accusations leads the situation to a dead end. According to him, continuing this conversation means standing on a path where a new armed conflict becomes inevitable.

The politician called on the public to look at the history of the conflict comprehensively, comparing the process to the need to read the whole page of the book, and not just the appropriate part of it. In response to the journalists’ observation that the brutality of the sides during the military operations was incomparable, the Prime Minister noted that accusations are being made by both sides, and for the sake of the welfare of future generations, the state must break this vicious circle. He also warned the citizens not to give in to the patriotic speeches and emotional reactions of some international actors.

The formation of a new narrative aimed at the final resolution of the conflict will be the main strategic task of the authorities during the month and a half remaining before the elections. It should be recalled that during the large-scale escalation on September 13, 2022, when Azerbaijani forces attacked the border regions of Armenia, more than 200 people, including civilians, were killed.

Some territories came under the control of Baku, and international organizations recorded shocking facts of brutal treatment of Armenian prisoners, including female servicemen, sexual violence and murders.

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According to 168.am, 10 years after her son’s martyrdom, the mother of Artsakh hero Robert Abajyan, a martyr of the April Four-Day War, died.

Recently, the mother of the hero of Artsakh has had health problems.

He was 52 years old.

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19 political forces submitted applications for nomination to the Central Electoral Commission.

It should be noted that the deadline for registration of electoral lists of parties and alliances of parties is May 3.

The list of participants is as follows.

“CIVIL AGREEMENT” PARTY

“PROSPEROUS ARMENIA” PARTY

ARMENIAN CONGRATULATION PARTY

“I AM AGAINST EVERYONE” DEMOCRATIC PARTY

“STRONG ARMENIA” ALLIANCE (comprising: “STRONG ARMENIA” PARTY, “NEW ERA” PARTY, “UNITED ARMENIANS” PARTY)

“DEMOCRATIC ASSOCIATION” PARTY

“WINGS OF UNITY” PARTY

“LUSAVOR ARMENIA” PARTY

“NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC POLY” ALL-ARMENIAN PARTY

ALLIANCE OF ARMENIAN PARTIES consists of: “ARMENIAN OIL REVOLUTION ALLIANCE” PARTY, “FORWARD” CENTER-RIGHT PARTY

CHRISTONEA-DEMOCRATIC PARTY

ARMENIAN NATIONAL CONGRESS PARTY

“NEW FORCE” REFORMIST PARTY

“REPUBLIC” PARTY

“ALLIANCE” PROGRESSIVE CENTRIST PARTY

REFORMIST PARTY

DEMOCRACY LAW DISCIPLINE PARTY

COCHAR NATIONAL REVIVAL AND AWAKENING OF THE NATION PARTY

ALLIANCE OF DEFENDERS OF DEMOCRACY FOR THE REPUBLIC” PARTY

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The representatives of the “Armenia” bloc present their package of documents to the Central Electoral Commission. Earlier today, the “Wings of Unity” party, “Lusavore Armenia”, “National Democratic Pole” presented their package of documents to the CEC.

It should be noted that today at 18:00 the deadline for submitting documents to the CEC for the registration of political forces wishing to participate in the June 7 elections to the National Assembly expires.

As of yesterday, only 6 political forces submitted their documents to GEC. They are: “Strong Armenia” alliance of parties (comprising: “Strong Armenia” party, “New Era” party and “United Armenians” party), “Prosperous Armenia” party, “Civil Contract” party, Gratitude Party of Armenia, “I’m against everyone” party, “Democratic Cohesion” party.

We remind you that the registration of electoral lists will be done until May 3, that is, on May 4, it will be finally clear how many political forces have received the right to participate in the elections. Officially, all lists will be published on the CEC website by May 6.

Pre-election campaigning will begin on May 8 and will continue until June 5 at midnight.

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The traditional torchlight procession has started in Yerevan.

Traditional procession from Republic Square to Tsitsernakaberd. At this moment, citizens with torches are silently going to Tsitsernakaberd, where they will pay tribute to the memory of the innocent victims of the Armenian Genocide.

The march started by burning the Turkish flag. The participants raised the big flags of Armenia and Artsakh in Republic Square.

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