93.3% of Electors in 440 Polling Stations Voted for Constitutional ReformsNovember 28, 2005 - 00:35 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - According to the returns of the vote in 440 polling stations in Armenia and abroad, 283 345 out 413 162 constituents took part in the referendum, i.e. 68.6%. Out of these 264 319 (93.3%) voted for passing the constitutional amendments, while 15081 (5.3%) were against. 4021 ballots were recognized invalid. It should be noted that by 8:00 p.m. local time, when the vote finished in Armenia 53 citizens restored their suffrage through court, Court of Appeal Press Secretary Anna Mkrtchyan told PanARMENIAN.Net One application was turned down, as the plaintiff did not just notice his name in the register of voters. 14 citizens restored their suffrage in Yerevan, 18 in Syunik region, 10 in Kotayk region, 9 in Lori region and one in Shirak and Gegharkunik regions each. 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 | 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. |