13:00 News in Brief: Pashinyan's Discontent, Karapetyan's Confidence, and Ohanyan's Accusations

Yesterday's news summarized and concise:

• During a government session, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan criticized the condition of the roads in Yerevan and Gyumri, linking it to the lack of cooperation between local authorities and the government. He announced that a separate program for the reconstruction of Yerevan's roads is planned for this year, while investments in Gyumri will continue.
• The candidate for Prime Minister from the 'Strong Armenia' party, Samvel Karapetyan, announced that he will be the Prime Minister after the elections, claiming that his team is heading for an absolute victory. He also addressed potential post-election developments, stating that they are ready for any actions.
• In the National Assembly, Seyran Ohanyan stated that placing the responsibility for the 44-day war solely on the army is a mistake, and all branches of power are to blame. According to him, the failure of military-political decision-making has led to severe consequences.
• Chief Prosecutor Anna Vardapetyan announced that there is an ongoing process of confiscating property of illegal origin in light of accusations from opposition figures. She also called for public statements to be submitted to law enforcement agencies in the form of official testimony.
• The President of Serbia, Aleksandar Vučić, announced plans for large-scale state reforms, including the reduction of government and state apparatus. He mentioned that several ineffective institutions are also set to be dissolved.