Armenia’s communities began observing pre-election silence on Saturday ahead of the local self-government elections.
On Sunday, October 17, local elections are to be held in 9 communities of the country, including Goris, Gyumri, Meghri, Tegh, Tatev, Dilijan, Shamiram, Ferik and Fioletovo. Election campaigning and political advertising are banned on the day of silence.
As Panorama.am reported earlier, the local elections in the first 6 communities will be held under the proportional electoral system. Shamiram, Ferik and Fioletovo will hold elections under the majoritarian system.
A total of 17 parties and blocs are running in the elections, with a tough...
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