  Artsakh Republic to hold parliamentary elections May 23 May 22, 2010 - 12:22 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - 88 candidates from Free Motherland, Democratic Party of Artsakh, Communist Party and ARF Dashnaktsutyun are running for 17 seats in the parliament of the Artsakh Republic. 40 candidates are running by majority system for 16 seats in the parliament. “On May 23, the CEC press office will provide information on the election process each three hours. 273 district electoral committees were formed. The rolls include 94900 voters, what makes 66% of the republic’s population,” said Albert Voskanyan, Director of the Center of Civil Initiatives NGO and Coordinator of the Working Group for the Release of Prisoners and Hostages and the Tracing of Missing Persons of the Karabakh Conflict. “There is a provision dominating in all candidates' election campaign – the independence of Artsakh,” Mr. Voskanyan told a PanARMENIAN.Net reporter. 60 international observers from Russia, U.S., European and regional countries are expected to arrive. Several dozens of foreign news agencies will cover the elections.   Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. 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".   Partner news |  Latest news Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC  Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations.Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22Armenia Security Council chief traveling to Qatar Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will travel on a working visit to Qatar.Pillars installed in Armenian border village of Kirants In the Armenian village of Kirants, three border markers have been installed, and border guards stand next to them. |
