Council of Europe Forum for the Future of Democracy: "European Democracy in the 21st century: Principles and Challenges" Call for applications for the next Forum which will take place in Yerevan, Armenia, from 19 to 20 October 2010 Please note the deadline for receipt of applications is 18 June 2010 Application form | Background note
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Gul gives Kremlin a bell on Turkish-Russian ties, touches on Karabakh
Turkish President Abdullah Gul initiated a phone conversation with his Russian counterpart Saturday during which, as reported by Dmitry Medvedev’s press service, the sides also touched on the Nagorno-Karabakh process and confirmed the Russian leader’s visit to Turkey in May. ArmeniaNow
South Caucasus Network of Human Rights Defenders Statement
The South Caucasus Network of Human Rights defenders issued a statement on Feb. 1 condemning the conviction of Nikol Pashinyan, editor-in-chief of Haikakan Zhamanak daily sentenced to 7 years for organisation of mass disorders during March events. "Pashinyan was convicted for his political views," said the statement. A1+
New Youth and Sport Minister
aOn 29 January, President Sargsyan appointed Artur Petrosyan as Minister for Youth and Sport Affairs. Artur Petrosyan represents the Prosperous Armenia Party and was appointed to the post after resignation of his predecessor Armen Grigoryan. 7or
Clinton ‘Reassures’ Armenia On Turkey
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has reassured Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian that the United States will continue to seek a quick and unconditional normalization of Turkish-Armenian relations, official Yerevan said on Friday, 29 January.The two met in London Thursday on the sidelines of an international conference on Afghanistan.“Hillary Clinton reaffirmed U.S. support for the process of normalizing relations between Armenia and Turkey and a speedy ratification and implementation of the signed protocols,” the Armenian Foreign Ministry said in a statement.The ministry said Nalbandian reiterated for his part that the court ruling only testifies to the Armenian leadership’s commitment to the letter and spirit of the protocols. “He added that Armenia expects the same approach from Turkey,” it said. Armenia Liberty
Protocols Not Sent to Parliament Yet
The president hasn't sent the Armenian-Turkish Protocols to Parliament yet, and they are not included in the agenda of NA spring session, informed National Assembly Spokesman Nairi Petrosyan. Panarmenian.net
PACE Bureau Decision
On 29 January, PACE Bureau decided to appoint MP from Dashnaktsutiun Party Armen Roustamian to the Monitoring Committee. The place was contested by the Heritage Party deputy Zaruhi Postanjyan who claimed Roustamian could not represent the opposition. Haikakan Zhamanak
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