Estonia parliament fails to elect new PresidentAugust 29, 2016 - 16:41 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Estonia's presidential election is heading into a second round Tuesday, August 30, after no candidate got the required two-thirds majority in a parliamentary vote, the Associated Press reports. Lawmakers are trying to pick a successor to President Toomas Hendrik Ilves whose second and final term expires in October. None of the three candidates received the 68 votes required to win in Monday's secret ballot in the 101-seat Parliament. Parliamentary Speaker Eiki Nestor got 40 votes, Former Education Minister Mailis Reps got 26 votes and former Chancellor of Justice Allar Joks received 25 votes. The other lawmakers abstained or were absent. A second, and a possibly third, round of voting will be held Tuesday. Estonia's ruling three-party coalition has been divided over who should become the next president, a mostly ceremonial post. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Fly Arna license suspended, says Armenia official The license of the Armenian airline Fly Arna has been suspended for six months, an official says. President stresses Armenia’s clear position to achieve peace On the eve of the International Francophonie Day, the Armenian President met with French intellectuals. Termination of servicing of MIR cards. IDBank It will not be possible to ensure the full operation of MIR cards in IDBank’s POS-terminals and ATMs Pashinian meets border villagers on possible land transfer to Azerbaijan Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has met with concerned residents of two villages in Armenia’s northern Tavush province. |