  According preliminary data, Bako Sahakyan leading in NKR presidential electionJuly 20, 2007 - 01:05 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - According preliminary data provided by the NKR CEC by midnight, ex-Director of the NKR National Security Service Bako Sahakyan is leading in NKR presidential election with 87% of votes. He was backed by 17933 voters. Former Deputy Foreign Minister Masis Mailyan garnered 11,22% (2137 votes). Leader of Artsakhi Communist Party, head of the Control Service of the NKR Government's Administration Hrant Melkumyan received 0,82% (173 votes), NKR NA member Armen Abgaryan - 0,5% (102 votes), lecturer at the Artsakh State University professor Vanya Avanesyan - 0,32% (66 votes). By the moment votes have been counted in 80 out of 279 polling stations.  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 Topics Latest news Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals  Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation.Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush.Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year.Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |
