Armenian Ombudsman, EU envoy discuss human rights matterFebruary 12, 2022 - 15:45 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian Human Rights Defender Arman Tatoyan met with EU Ambassador to Armenia Andrea Wiktorin, his office reports. The two discussed the human rights-related issues, including freedom of speech, freedom of the press and information, as well as problems that have arisen in the judicial and legal system. "The Ambassador thanked the Ombudsman's office for the excellent cooperation and partnership, emphasizing the special importance of this institution," according to a statement from Tatoyan's office. The EU envoy also pledged to protect human rights, democracy, the rule of law and support all efforts made in this direction in the country. Top stories The number of state universities will be reduced from 23 to 8 by 2030, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan has said. From September 21 to November 11, a total of 2,820 Russians registered at a place of residence in Armenia, the police has said. The situation on the contact line between Karabakh and Azerbaijan was relatively stable overnight, the Defense Army says. Defense Minister Suren Papikyan has visited the southern Armenian province of Syunik, the Defense Ministry reported on March 18. Partner news | Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel. |