Armenia launches 37 criminal cases to probe electoral fraud claimsJune 26, 2021 - 13:00 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - 37 criminal cases have been launched into reported electoral fraud cases, including 23 on claims of possible vote-buying, the Armenian General Prosecutor's office reports, almost one week after the parliamentary vote held across the country on June 20. According to the authorities, 47 people have been prosecuted as of June 25, 26 of whom have been handed charges, while 11 others have been involved in the cases as suspects. Charges have also been brought against six candidates from two blocs and one party running in elections, one of whom has left the country, the Prosecutor's office said. Caretaker Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s Civil Contract party won almost 54% of the vote, while Hayastan (Armenia) bloc headed by second President Robert Kocharyan secured over 21% of the ballots. "I Have Honor" bloc too will get seats in the parliament. Top stories David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. The number of state universities will be reduced from 23 to 8 by 2030, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan has said. From September 21 to November 11, a total of 2,820 Russians registered at a place of residence in Armenia, the police has said. The situation on the contact line between Karabakh and Azerbaijan was relatively stable overnight, the Defense Army says. Partner news | Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents. The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. 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. |