“Day of silence” ahead of election day in Armenia![]() February 17, 2013 - 17:39 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - February 17 has been declared as a “day of silence” on the eve of presidential polls in Armenia, with media or other types of promotion disallowed. The 6th presidential elections in Armenia are due February 18, 8 am to 8 pm local time. 1988 polling stations will be operating across Armenia, with total number of voters estimated at 2,5 million. According to Armenian legislation, February 18 was announced a non-working day. ![]() ![]() Grigoryan added that the situation around the world and particularly in the region is very difficult. The Armenian Defense Ministry has denied Azerbaijan's accusations of violating the ceasefire. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took to social media to thank his Lithuanian counterpart for the contribution. President of the Armenian parliament Alen Simonyan met with the Speaker of the Azerbaijani Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova. ![]() ![]() Partner news | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |