“I really like that our city is getting prettier every day, and I am convinced it will become even more beautiful. We have an exclusively beautiful city, which has very deep historic roots, unique character and environment.”
Deputy chairman of the CEC Laura Galstyan told a brifieng 94 thousand 256 voters out of the total eligible 842 thousand 147 citizens cast their ballots as of 11:00.
Asked “What will become Yerevan, if Taron Margaryan gets elected?” the President responded by saying: “It will become better.”
“There is no doubt, if you simply ask the same question every day, does anything change? I’ve said it two days ago, it is written in my interview,” the PM answered.
The Ombudsman’s Office released a statement on Yerevan City Council election day. In the statement, the Ombudsman’s Office said their staff will work on a round-the- clock shift on May 14, during the Yerevan City Council election.
Asked if the incumbent mayor Taron Margaryan, who is running for another term in office under the ruling party’s list, is the mayor whom he’d like to see in office, the PM answered yes. Asked if there was a better candidate other than the incumbent mayor, the PM said no.
32 local and three international media outlets have been accredited in the CEC for covering the election. Overall 476 reporters are covering the City Council election.
In the northern direction of the line of contact, Azerbaijani forces also fired D-44 cannons (65 shells) and 60mm and 82mm mortars (17 shells). Currently the situation on the frontline is relatively calm.
She urged all citizens of Yerevan to participate in the voting. Addressing the Yerevan Police Department, Postanjyan called on officers to be attentive and follow the election process in all polling stations.
Overall, 436 media representatives have been accredited for coverage of Yerevan Council elections. 17 local organizations have been accredited to observe the elections. Overall, 5138 observers will observe the elections.
