Exit poll: Republican Party of Armenia leading with 46% of votes

Exit poll: Republican Party of Armenia leading with 46% of votes

April 2, 2017 - 20:46 AMT  16:46 GMT
According to the survey, 46% of voters cast ballots in favor of RPA, 25% for Tsarukyan bloc, 10% for YELQ, and 5% for ARF Dashnaktsutyun.
Startfor: Russia can't lose no matter which party wins Armenia elections

Startfor: Russia can't lose no matter which party wins Armenia elections

April 2, 2017 - 20:43 AMT  16:43 GMT
“Russia will continue with its strategy to influence Armenian politics long after the upcoming parliamentary vote has passed,” Stratfor said.
April war anniversary: President Sargsyan visits fallen soldier’s family

April war anniversary: President Sargsyan visits fallen soldier’s family

April 2, 2017 - 20:14 AMT  16:14 GMT
Meeting family members, the president assured that future generations will always remember and glorify Adam and other heroes.
Atom Egoyan notes election violations as part of observer mission

Atom Egoyan notes election violations as part of observer mission

April 2, 2017 - 20:07 AMT  16:07 GMT
During a live broadcast, they showed a list which contained notes indicating the number of votes cast for a specific party.
Polls close in Armenia parliamentary elections

Polls close in Armenia parliamentary elections

April 2, 2017 - 20:05 AMT  16:05 GMT
Armenia's investigative committee received 52 reports of election offenses in the period between 8:00 am and 5:30 pm.
Investigative committee received 52 reports of violations as of 5:30pm

Investigative committee received 52 reports of violations as of 5:30pm

April 2, 2017 - 19:55 AMT  15:55 GMT
The reports included 24 cases from Yerevan, 7 from Gegharkunik province, 4 from Kotayk, 5 from Lori, 3 from Vayots Dzor, 5 from Aragatsotn.
84 reports on suspected electoral violations filed to police

84 reports on suspected electoral violations filed to police

April 2, 2017 - 19:28 AMT  15:28 GMT
A probe will be initiated based on 9 reports; and investigation is being readied based on 23 reports; 52 reports are being verified.
Investigative committee to start probe on violations in Zolakar community

Investigative committee to start probe on violations in Zolakar community

April 2, 2017 - 19:13 AMT  15:13 GMT
Media reports suggesting that the head of Zolakar community forced the community members to vote were sent to Armenia’s investigative committee.
50.93% of Armenian voters cast ballots as of 5pm

50.93% of Armenian voters cast ballots as of 5pm

April 2, 2017 - 18:57 AMT  14:57 GMT
Polling stations opened across Armenia in parliamentary elections at 8:00am, set to last 12 hours.
RPA spokesman sees no indication of illegal post-election developments

RPA spokesman sees no indication of illegal post-election developments

April 2, 2017 - 18:47 AMT  14:47 GMT
As noted, it is in the RPA interests that the election should be held in accordance with democratic standards.
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