It wasn’t a great surprise for the terrorists to see so many corpses ,- today confirmed deputy Vazgen Khachikyan, the victim of October the 27-th terrorism act. Meanwhile, Khachikyan asserts that during the conversation with defendant Derenik Bejanyan he found out that the only aim of the terrorists was to kill the Prime-Minister . Defendant Nairi Hunanyan as well examined the victim. Hunanyan’s behaviour was aggressive and he asked numerous...

Today defendant Derenik Bejanyan announced in the Court Hall that while talking to deputy Vazgen Khachikyan on October the 27-th he was told. “Since you did it, you could arrange matters so that Rob were here, too…” On that case the deputy said he didn’t feel hatred to anyone, but has an aversion for those in the cage. This outraged the defendants. The Judge warned the victim and the defendants not to outrage each other.

The presidents of Russia and USA Vladimir Putin and George Bush "refuse the rivalry model of "mighty states" which may heighten the potential of conflict in the regions of Central Asia and Southern Caucasus".As Media Max Agency releases, the Joint declaration, signed by Putin and Bush in Moscow, says that.What is for Armenian and Azerbaijan presidents, Vladimir Putin and George Bush called them "to...

Paruyr Hayrikyan, the head of Union for National Self-Determination will participate in the presidential election and hopes for going into the second round, though he is sure that at present only Robert Kocharyan stands a better chance to win. "So why are You a candidate for the president's post, comprehending the situation beforehand?",- he was asked. "The candidate of "Union for Self-Determination"...

Armenia hasn't paid the international organizations the membership dues of about $ 20.000.000. Because of not having paid membership dues of about $ 1.000.000 Armenia has been disfranchised in UNESCO. Tatul Margaryan, the Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs informs that there is an arrangement to pay the debt part by part. At first Armenia will pay UNESCO the membership dues of $ 50.000 and will restore...

As Media Max Agency releases, Araz Azimov, the Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs of Azerbayjan as well as H. Aliev's private representative in negotiations on Karabagh conflict, is in Washington.Azimov's visit aims to carry on consultations with USA Administration representatives on security matters.

The Water State Commitee of Government has assumed execution of works of Yerevan "Water and Sewerage" CJSC since January. On the Commitee initiative the Government has passed the Law on control of blocks and joint properties.According to the Law, the Self-Governing Bodies are to solve communal-domestic problems of the blocks, to be engaged in landing repair and improvement of water supply.According...

Today in Moscow presidents Vladimir Putin of Russia and George Bush of USA will discuss issues on Karabagh conflict regulation.As Media Max Agency releases, Sergey Prikhodko, the vice-chairman of Russian president's administration informed about that.Yesterday Condolisa Rice, the USA president's Councillor of National Security Matters announced that "USA, Russia and France successfully co-operate with...

“We can’t be proud of Armenian-Russian cooperation results”, the head of RF Council of Federations Sergey Mironov told journalists today. He was especially unhappy about trade relations between the countries. Within 6 hours after Mironov arrived in Yerevan he managed to meet Armenian high-ranking officials. He says he especially pleased with cordial reception by Armenian top officials. “Russia concerned about its southern borders. However,...

"It is nesessary for Armenia to change the Authortities, or else inglorious future is in store for us",- says Babken Ararktsyan, the chairman of "Armat" / Root / social organisation. He explains the Authorities' change with that president Robert Kocharyan's policy is getting dangerous. Mr. Ararktsyan thinks that especially Kocharyan's orientation to Russia has led to that Armenia causes no interest...

"If the Armenian authorities are concerned with the nation, then it's not the time to deal with black-out windows, but the time to think of becoming a factor in the region", - states academician of the Academy for Social Sciences of Russian Federation, PhDr on Political Science Aram Karapetyan. Mr Karapetyan is sure that if United States will succeed in "getting control over the region", it will...

Trilateral meeting between Turkish, Azeri and Armenian foreign ministers - Jem, Guliev and Oskanian was held this week in Reykjavik. Oskanyan denies the Icelandic news agencies’ information that Turkey put to Armenia 4 conditions of trilateral cooperation, which are to cease blaming Turkey for genocide, withdraw territorial claims, provide rapid settlement to Karabakhi problem and give a corridor,...

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The first meeting of representatives of presidents Kocharian and Aliev took place in Prague, that’s why such kinds of meetings between Armenian and Azerbaijan parts are called Prague’s process. For the first time this language was used today by Armenian Foreign Minister Vardan Oskanyan. As far he refrains from the meeting estimation, saying bilateral meeting between Armenian and Azeri presidents is to be held before the next step of Prague’s...

“In far-away America our day has been starting and finishing by news from Armenia. Man cannot live by bread alone… We, living in Los Angeles, are deeply concerned about A1+ and Noyan Tapan TV companies’ fate. It’s out of doubt that Mr. President, beginning his election campaign, takes drastic actions to isolate the truly unbiased media outlets from information field. The fact that A1+ and Noyan Tapan are closed on direct initiative...

Always knavish ways will be created for falsifying elections results. The improved Armenian Law Code of Elections will hamper the swindles performing,- today European experts informed the Armenian journalists. For 2 days they had been discussing the basis of reforms on "Armenia Election Law Code".Representatives of various parties, social organizations and election commitees participated in the discussion...

Today the Economic Court of Armenian Republic refused the action by "MelTex" LTD against "Armenia Television Network" State CJSC. It took 20 minutes Judge Uzunyan to justify the illegal operations by CJSC."MelTex" disputed the illegal operations by Armenia Television Network - "A1+" TV company transmitter had been switched off. It was switched off according to the letter by TV and Radio National...

Behaviour of the Armenian Authorities is gangsterism.Only so can be regarded what happened at night on May the 15-th. About 70 people were taken to Internal Affairs Departments and were inflicted an administrative penaly upon as the participants of a non-sanctioned procession,- during today's conference announced Artak Zeynalyan, the member of Republic party Political Commitee.According to Garnik Margaryan,...

Robert Kocharyan generously decided to allow "A1+" TV Company to participate in the next competition on frequency ranges and win a victory. Kocharyan told about his generousity Ago's group.Today the press proclaimed Armenian president's unprecedented intention. " I'm a European president, I'll forgive and place air for broadcasting under "A1+" disposal ",- probably Robert Kocharyan has been repeating...

The Court Session on "A1+" TV case was being recorded up to the end. Most probably, those to record were National Security employees, though some people expressed suspicion of those to be working for the representatives of TV and Radio National Commission. When "A1+" TV journalist asked them what TV Company they represent, "No one!" they answered.Even our tenacious efforts failed. None of them /...

Today Armenia Economic Court once more REFUSED the action by "MelTex" LTD against "Armenia Television Network" State CJSC. It took Judge Avanesyan 20 minutes to justify the illegal operations by "Armenia Television Network". Let's note that CJSC had illegally switched off the transmitter of "A1+" TV Company.

Today Armenia Economic Court didn't hear the action by "Noyan Tapan" TV Company against TV and Radio National Commission. The trial was postponed at the plaintiff's request. The action will come up for trial on May the 24-th at 10.00.

Today the first Court Session on the new statement of claim by "MelTex" LTD will begin in the Economic Court. Let's remind that this time "MelTex" LTD accuses "Armenia TV Network" State CJSC of having committed legal outrages - that is - having illegally switched off "A1+" TV Company transmitter.

The issue on "A1+" TV Channel banning from air was as well discussed during Ago's group meeting with the Armenian president, the Parliament Authorities and the Justice Minister."Through "A1+" TV Channel banning from air, the opposition was deprived of the opportunity to express standpoints",- Ambassador Ago expressed perplexity during the conversation with the president. The president in his turn promissed...