  69,25% of voters participated in presidential electionFebruary 19, 2008 - 21:21 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - According to the RA CEC, 1 million 641 thousand 672 of voters (69,25%) participated in the presidential election, CEC spokesman Abram Bakhchagulyan said.The polling stations closed at 8 p.m. local time. According to the RA Police, 2 328 320 voters might participate in the elections. The Armenian Central Electoral Committee has registered 13 428 observers from 39 local and 6 international organizations. The preliminary results will be announced on February 20 no later than 8 p.m. The final outcomes of the elections will come in 7 days.   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 Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty  Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty.Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza.Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations.Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |
