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2007-10-04 David Hakobian on the Presidential Election

Speaking to a news conference, Mr. Hakobian, who had promised to abandon politics once and for all if his party failed to win a seat in the May 12 parliamentary polls, said he will contest the forthcoming presidential election in order “ to fill the ideological gap.” The chief Marxist said he was angered by the first president Levon Ter-Petrosian’s refusal to meet with him. He further said he may join the ranks of Levon Ter-Petrosian’s supporters if he is asked by Ter-Petrosian to shape his team.

2007-10-04 Changes to the Labor Code

The bill sets punishment also for involving people below 18 into sale of these products. For the first violation of the proposed bill the owner will be punished in the amount of fifty minimum wages. Involving a teenager into the sale of these products will entail a penalty in the amount of 100 minimum wages.

2007-10-04 Ecological Recovery Project of Lake Sevan

The entire project is estimated at 13.5 million euros. Residents of five municipalities located near Lake Sevan in central Armenia will benefit from improved wastewater management services. The loan provided by the Bank is complemented by a €5 million grant from the European Commission and the Early Transition Countries Initiative Fund will provide technical co-operation grants of €1.2 million for implementation support and advisory services. Lake Sevan covers fifteen per cent of Armenia and is a place of natural beauty and historic significance. The project will support efforts to achieve compliance with Armenian and EU environmental standards for wastewater treatment.

2007-10-04 The Armenian Ex-president Never Left the Political Arena

According to S. Sarkissian, the Armenian ex-president isn\'t returning to politics, as he had never left the political arena. “To my deep belief, the country\'s former president always remains in the political field and engaged in politics said the prime minister.” S.Sarkissian noted that he doesn\'t perceive the presidential election as a fight of rivals, but only an occasion to present the country\'s future to the people. The prime minister also noted that if he continues his activity in power, then his main efforts in foreign policy will be focused on the settlement of the Karabakh conflict. Asked about the possible appointment of Armenian President Robert Kocharyan to the post of Armenian prime minister after his term in office expires, S.Sargsyan replied: "I don\'t see that R.Kocharyan wants it, and I am not going to comment on this issue".