The Cabinet dismissed Rafik Grigoryan from the post of governor of Gegharkunik province. Grigoryan has been elected to Parliament through the ruling party’s regional list. He was the governor of Armenia’s Gegharkunik province since June of 2012.
Voting for the Speaker at the National Assembly is over. Gagik Melikyan, chairman of the counting committee, said there are no null votes, 88 MPs voted for Ara Babloyan, and 12 against, and in favor of Edmon Marukyan nominated by “Yelk” bloc 12 MPs voted for, and 88 against.
“Different people speak by different anticipations, regarding what is discussed, but as long as there is no a published version, making anticipations would probably be the most improper policy,” he said.
The US House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) on May 17 sent a letter to Attorney General Jeff Sessions and Secretary of State Rex Tillerson urging immediate action to hold individuals accountable for brutal attacks on peaceful protesters outside the Turkish Ambassador’s residence on Tuesday, Asbarez reports.
One of the first Apple computers is on auction in Germany. The rare machine is expected to fetch 335 thousand dollars, although it can’t even perform the most simple things that today’s computers can, DPA reported.
Turkey’s Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said if there is a demand they can discuss the Turkish side’s decision on banning the German lawmakers to visit Incirclik air base during the NATO summit, the Turkish Diken news agency reports.
President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan on May 18 signed a decree on accepting the Government’s resignation, the President’s Office told. According to the President’s decree the members of the government will continue fulfilling their duties until the formation of a new government. The decree enters into force from the moment of signing.
President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan signed a decree on appointing Artak Zakaryan and Artak Davtyan as First Deputy Ministers of Defense, press service of the President’s Office told. According to the President’s another decree, Artak Davtyan has been appointed Deputy Minister of Defense.
“Imagine how difficult it will be for foreigners to compete with united Armenians. The key to success is for us to create the conditions and boost the sectors and development programs where the main competitors are in foreign markets, i.e. the production and services are predominantly aimed at exports,” he said.
“I like it as a place, as a working place. Today I am here with memories and good energy towards future,” he said. Ashotyan will assume the post of the Chairman of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs in the Parliament.
