  Election campaign over on February 17February 18, 2008 - 12:21 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The term of the 28-day election campaign expired on February 17. Any agitation is prohibited to let the citizens make their final choice.The Armenian Central Electoral Committee has registered 9 candidates for the post of President of Armenia. The election will be held on February 19 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. 13 428 observers, including from 39 local and 6 international organizations will watch the election process. The electoral rolls include 2 311 240 voters. 1923 polling stations (442 of them in Yerevan) will open throughout the republic.   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 |  Related sections Topic Latest news Armenian cemetery in Fresno hit by arsons six times since January  Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance.Iran vows to “decisively” defend sovereignty, national interests The Iranian embassy in Armenia has defended its “defensive and proportional action in in occupied Palestine.”Armenian shooter Elmira Karapetyan Armenian shooter Elmira Karapetyan won gold at the ISSF World Olympic Qualification Tournament in Rio de Janiero.Britain said to have entered talks to deport migrants to Armenia Britain is said to have entered talks to replicate the Rwanda migrant deportation scheme with Armenia. |
