His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians, cast his ballot at polling station 14/11 in Etchmiadzin.
“We made our choice, wishing that these elections bring progress, development to our people, ensure a peaceful and tranquil life and add optimism, hope and faith. God bless our country and world-spread Armenians,” the Catholicos said.
American singer, actress, director and producer Barbara Streisand has joined The Promise film to #KeepThePromise to never forget.
“We are all children of immigrants. I’m Barbara Streisand I vow to keep the promise to never forget,” she says in a video shared on Facebook.
Set in 1914 right before the fall of the Ottoman Empire, the film follows Michael Boghosian (Oscar Isaac), a hopeful medical student who arrives in Constantinople to bring modern medicine to his ancestral village of Siroun in Southern Turkey. In the bustling capital, he soon meets Chris Myers (Christian Bale), an American photo-journalist, and Ana (Charlotte Le Bon), an Armenian artist. Both Michael and Chris soon fall in love with Ana and a love triangle ensues just as the Turks join the war on the German side, turning against the Armenians. Everyone must find a way to settle their differences in order to survive the coming chaos.
Results of e-voting will be the first to be announced after the polls close in Armenian parliamentary elections.
877 citizens of the Republic of Armenia – diplomats accredited to foreign countries and their families, as well as those on business visits and students – have participated in electronic voting.
Electronic voting was conducted beforehand. According to the Electoral Code, the e-voting starts nine days before the Election Day and ends 7 days prior to it. Thus, the voting took place between March 24 and 26.
The results will be summed up after polls close in Armenia. The final protocol will be prepared at the sitting of the Central Electoral Commission at 20:00.
Those participating in e-voting can chose between parties only with no voting through regional lists.
The Central Electoral Commission informs that 344,714 citizens or 13.32 percent of eligible voters cast their ballots in the parliamentary elections as of 11 a.m.
The total number of voters is 2,587,706. The polls opened at 8 a.m. and will close at 8 p.m.
The voting is taking place at 2009 polling stations in 13 electoral districts.
The Central Electoral Commission informs that 1,317,936 citizens or 50.93 percent of eligible voters cast their ballots in the parliamentary elections as of 5 p.m.
The total number of voters is 2,587,706. The polls opened at 8 a.m. and will close at 8 p.m.
The voting is taking place at 2009 polling stations in 13 electoral districts.
Hollywood star Sylvester Stallone has praised the Armenian genocide-themed film “The Promise.”
“This extraordinary film is opening April 21… It is a subject that I have been fascinated with for decades and it has taken many years for it to finally have the guts to make it and finally bring it to the screen all to see,” Sylvester Stallone said in a Facebook post.
“It is true and incredibly important historical drama that has all the extraordinary ingredients that can make a movie Oscar quality. Its amazing lead actors Christian Bale and Oscar Isaac play their parts to perfection! And a special shout out to it’s a legendary producer, Mike Medavoy, who finally brought this epic story to the screen. Also, I owe Mike Medavoy A great deal because he’s the one who gave Rocky the greenlight, and that’s why am here today. This film has it all…!!! I’m jealous,” the actor said.
Set during the last days of the Ottoman Empire, “The Promise” is an epic human drama about a love triangle between Michael Boghosian, a brilliant medical student played by Golden Globe winning actor Oscar Isaac, the beautiful and sophisticated Armenian artist Ana played by Charlotte le Bon, and Chris Myers, a renowned American photo-journalist covering the war played by Oscar-winning actor Christian Bale.
The film is also supported by an impressive cast of international actors. Their relationships unfold amidst the start of the Armenian Genocide, causing major upheaval of their lives and a struggle just to survive.
The Promise hits theaters April 21.
The Armenian Police received 41 reports on alleged election frauds as of 15:00.
Preliminary investigation has been launched on five cases, materials on 11 cases are being prepared, another 25 cases are being checked.
On 2 April Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan partook in the opening ceremony of the new Oncology Center in Stepanakert.
The President expressed gratitude to the “Hayastan” all-Armenian Fund and French philanthropist of Armenian origin Richard Ohanesian and acknowledged their effective participation in the implementation of the project, underlining the significance of such an institution corresponding to modern conditions in the life of our republic.
National Assembly chairman Ashot Ghoulyan, Prime Minister Arayik Haroutyunyan, other officials and representatives from Armenia and the Diaspora attended the event.
The Central Electoral Commission informs that 1,574,947 citizens or 60.86 percent of eligible voters cast their ballots in the parliamentary elections 2017.
The total number of voters was 2,587,706. The voting took place at 2009 polling stations in 13 electoral districts.
Artsakh, Armenia and Diaspora managed to rebuff the aggression and ensure the security and independent statehood of Artsakh, and the Armenian statehood, at large, Spokesman for the Artsakh President David Babayan says one year after the Azeri aggression against Artsakh.
“Had Azerbaijan reached its inhumane goals, the aggression would not be restricted to Artsakh, official Baku would launch a large-scale attack at Armenia’s border,”Babayan said in an interview with .
He said the Armenian side has made several conclusions from last year’s aggression. “In the technical dimension we have applied changes to our defense systems and our strategy, considering the new challenges of war, the peculiarities of the weapons used.”
According to Babayan, the international community has also made conclusions. “The superpowers could not stay indifferent to outburst of violence and destabilization of situation in the South Caucasus, which has always been of strategic importance from geopolitical perspective. They now see that Artsakh is a factor, that the Armenian nation is united and is not ready to give in to a fascist enemy. It’s clear to everyone that Azerbaijan will suffer a final defeat should hostilities resume,” he said.
Referring to Aliyev’s claims that the Karabakh issue is “an internal affair of Azerbaijan,” David Babayan said: “This is a gross violation of international norms, a challenge to the civilized world and the international community, disrespect for the work of the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs and finally, a statement of a mentally ill man. Why is the Minsk Group working on the conflict, if it’s an internal affair of Azerbaijan?” Babayan said.
“The military doctrine of Artsakh and Armenia is based on pro-active defense,” he said. “That means we’ll never be an aggressor, but in case of assault from the Azeri side, we’ll do our best to have the military actions spread into the depth of the enemy’s territory. That means we’ll not just sit and wait for developments. Had the April war continued, the situation would be completely different, but Azerbaijan asked to cease the war, and we agreed to avoid a greater number of losses,” the Spokesman said.
“If Azerbaijan resumes military actions, all of its citizens will feel the consequences of it. We don’t want anyone to suffer. We do not feel hatred for the Azerbaijani people. It does not mean, however, that we’ll not protect our Motherland. Azerbaijan should understand that war directly leads to deadlock,” he said.
Speaking about international response to Azerbaijani aggression, David Babayan said “the lack of harsh criticism is worrisome.” He said “it’s impermissible for European organizations to stay indifferent or keep flattering Azerbaijan.”