39.17% of voters cast ballots in constitutional referendum as of 5 pm

39.17% of voters cast ballots in constitutional referendum as of 5 pm

December 6, 2015 - 19:07 AMT  15:07 GMT
As of 5 pm, 1 005 333 (39.17%) people have voted in the December 6 referendum on constitutional amendments in Armenia.
President, PM vote in referendum, Heitage leader tears ballot

President, PM vote in referendum, Heitage leader tears ballot

December 6, 2015 - 13:55 AMT  09:55 GMT
The second President of Armenia Robert Kocharian refused to cast a ballot, having announced the amendments to be detrimental to the future of the country.
Armenia votes on amendments to Constitution (updating)

Armenia votes on amendments to Constitution (updating)

December 6, 2015 - 15:58 AMT  11:58 GMT
1997 polling stations opened across the republic at 8 am local time, set to close at 8 pm. The total number of voters is 2 550 323.
Referendum on constitutional amendments kicks off in Armenia

Referendum on constitutional amendments kicks off in Armenia

December 6, 2015 - 08:44 AMT  04:44 GMT
The December 6 referendum is the third one in the history of independent Armenia, seeking a transition to a parliamentary system of government.
6 int’l organizations to monitor constitutional referendum in Armenia

6 int’l organizations to monitor constitutional referendum in Armenia

November 30, 2015 - 12:29 AMT  08:29 GMT
The referendum will be observed by the following missions: PACE, OSCE ODHIR, CIS observer mission, foreign CECs among others.
29% of Armenians for, 26% against constitutional changes: Gallup poll

29% of Armenians for, 26% against constitutional changes: Gallup poll

November 3, 2015 - 14:34 AMT  10:34 GMT
The survey involved 1105 people, with another similar study scheduled to be conducted before the constitutional referendum.
U.S. calls for open debate over Armenia’s constitutional referendum

U.S. calls for open debate over Armenia’s constitutional referendum

October 24, 2015 - 16:14 AMT  12:14 GMT
“The society should have the opportunity to ask questions, voice concerns, so that people can make an informed decision,” the envoy said.
Armenia invited EP reps. to monitor constitutional referendum: official

Armenia invited EP reps. to monitor constitutional referendum: official

October 23, 2015 - 13:16 AMT  09:16 GMT
Invitations were also sent to EP President Martin Schulz, President of the OSCE PA Ilkka Kanerva and PACE President Anne Brassuer.
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