  Sargsyan garners 68,78% of votes, preliminary count says February 19, 2013 - 00:27 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Central Election Commission has finalized the counting of votes from 75 polling stations. As of 12am, the chairman of the ruling Republican Party of Armenia (RPA), incumbent president Serzh Sargsyan garnered 24 028 (68, 78%) votes; Heritage party chairman Raffi Hovannisian got 9 484 (27,15%) votes; former foreign minister of Nagorno Karabakh Republic Arman Melikyan received 67 (0,19%) votes; former prime minister Hrant Bagratyan - 537 (1,54%) votes; National Self-Determination Union party head Paruyr Hayrikyan - 297 (0,85%) votes; Radio Hay director Andrias Ghukasyan 146 (0,42%) votes; literature expert Vardan Sedrakyan – 378 (1,08%) votes. Partner news  Top stories A special sitting of the National Assembly launched on Monday, June 17, with 104 parliamentarians participating. “I’m good at what I’m doing – implementing educational and charity projects,” he said in an interview with Ksenia Sobchak. RPA parliamentary group leader Galust Sahakyan said the latest National Assembly session featured both show and populism. The National Assembly adopted package of bills on making amendments to laws on “government structure” and “public service”.   Partner news |  Topic Latest news Afghan forces formally take over security from NATO  The event marks a significant milestone since U.S.-led forces ousted the Taliban following the 9/11 attacks of 2001.Facebook CEO meets South Korean President Mark Zuckerberg's visit is the latest in series of meetings between Park and high-profile U.S. technology pioneers.Abraham threatens to retire over money disagreement “I do not need to continue my boxing career, and I can finish it right now. Athletes should be treated fairly,” Abraham stated.U.S., Cuba to hold talks on mail services resumption "This is something we feel is good for us, but it's not meant to be a signal of anything or indicate a change in policy," Jen Psaki said. |
