HHK to be the first to use airtime
The ruling Republican Party of Armenia (HHK) will be the first to use free airtime provided to the political forces and blocs contesting the May 5 municipal elections in Yerevan.
In its special session on April 1, the Central Election Commission deteremined [by lot] the order of forces to appear on Public TV (H1) during the campaign period which is due to start on April 7.
The political forces are given 30 minutes free and 50 minutes paid airtime on Public TV for campaign coverage. Public Radio will provide 50 minutes free and 80 minutes paid air for political advertisement.
As many as 464 polling stations have been formed across the country to hold the election.
Seven forces are contesting the May 5 elections to the Council of Elders in the Armenian capital - HHK, Country of Law (OEK), Prosperous Armenia Party (BHK), Armenian National Congress (HAK), Arakelutyun (Mission), Armenian Revolutionary Federation -Dashnaktsutyun and ‘Barev, Yerevan' (Hello, Yerevan).
The Council of Elders includes 65 members who are elected to four-year terms.
