  Armenian Ombudsman, EU envoy discuss human rights matter February 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 |  Latest news European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan  The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE.Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide.Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. |
