10 POLLING STATIONS TO OPEN IN ARMENIA FOR RUSSIAN STATE DUMA ELECTIONDecember 4, 2003 - 18:23 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - 10 polling stations will open in Armenia for vote on the election of the Russian State Duma in Armenia December 7. As reported by the Russian embassy to Armenia, two of them will be opened to Russian citizens living in Yerevan, one of which - in the embassy territory. Five election centers will funcion in Gyumri, specifically, at the Russian military base and border unite located there. Another three stations will be opened in the places of situation of Russian frontier guards in Meghri, Armavir and Artashat. According to the embassy forecasts, some 8000 Russian citizens will vote in Armenia on that day. 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 | Freedom House: “Why are there no Armenians in Nagorno Karabakh?” Freedom House has published a report summary titled “Why are there no Armenians in Nagorno Karabakh?” Armenia says wants expanded transport, energy connectivity Pashinyan says Armenia is interested in the expansion of connectivity in transport, energy, telecommunications and other directions. Aliyev: Change in Armenia’s Constitution key for singing peace deal Ilham Aliyev has declared that most important condition for signing a peace agreement is for Armenia to change its Constitution. U.S. sees “extraordinary” opportunity for peace between Armenia, Azerbaijan U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken believes there is an “extraordinary” opportunity to reach a peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan. |