ArmInfo.The new aggravation between Armenia and Azerbaijan directly depends on how much official  Yerevan will allow the EU, USA and Britain to destructively influence the situation in the region as a whole and between the two countries, the Russian foreign ministry spokesperson, Maria Zakharova, stated. 

ArmInfo.The delegation of the National Assembly of Armenia, led by Vice-Speaker Hakob Arshakyan,  held a meeting with their Danish counterparts within the framework of the 148th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union.

ArmInfo. Among the 143 countries of the world included in the United Nations' World  Happiness Report 2024, which provides the most diverse picture of happiness every year, Armenia ranks 82nd, compared to 79th a year ago.

ArmInfo. Next week, at the plenary session of the European Parliament, we will present a  resolution according to which we will contribute to the institutional ties with Armenia, the visa liberalization program, stated Viola von Cramon-Taubadel.

ArmInfo.At the same time, the book giving festival Booksgiving Fest will be held for the first time in 4 cities of Armenia, which will include lectures, master classes, book clubs, film screenings, bookcrossing and a charity garage sale. All events will be organized in Yerevan, Gyumri, Vanadzor and Dilijan.

ArmInfo.Armenia took 50th place in the Social Progress Index 2024, which compares the level of availability of  various social benefits in 170 countries.

ArmInfo.Armenia ranks 62nd on the CPI published by Transparency International. 

ArmInfo.Official Baku intends to adequately respond to the decision of the Parliamentary  Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) not to approve the credentials of the Azerbaijani delegation, APA reports.

ArmInfo.The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe has resolved not to ratify the credentials of the Azerbaijani delegation, which were challenged on the opening day of the session, concluding that the country has "not fulfilled major commitments" stemming from its joining the Council of Europe 20 years ago.

ArmInfo.The World Bank announced today that Armenia has been selected to receive a new grant  from the State and Peacebuilding Umbrella Trust Fund to support the mental health and wellbeing of displaced children and adolescents from Nagorno-Karabakh region in over 200 schools across the country.   This was reported in a press release from the World Bank.

ArmInfo. Azerbaijan's attempts to portray Armenia as an anti- Semitic country have not  worked. Israeli analyst and journalist Dor Shabashevitz said, who covers the rights of ethnic minorities and regional politics in Russia and Central Asia.

ArmInfo.Due to the inhumane blockade of the Latin Corridor, 120 thousand civilians of  Nagorno-Karabakh are on the verge of a humanitarian catastrophe, Anna Hakobyan, spouse of Armenia's Premier Nikol Pashinyan, stated at the Third Summit of First Ladies and Gentlemen "Mental Health: Resilience  and Vulnerability of the Future."

ArmInfo. A number of changes have been made in the diplomatic corps of Armenia.

ArmInfo Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan will take part in the UN General Assembly  High-level Week 2023, which will be held from September 19 to 26. As RIA Novosti reports, the updated schedule of the debate informs.

ArmInfo. French Ambassador to Azerbaijan Anne Bouillon  supported yesterday's statement by EU High Representative Josep Borrell, who called on Baku to immediately reopen the Kashatagh (Lachin) corridor.

ArmInfo. Armenia improved its performance by two points and ranked 49th in the Reporters Without Borders (RSF) 2023 World Press Freedom Index.

ArmInfo.The Pentagon has edited the list of countries that will take part in the previously announced "Defender 23" exercise.  In the initial list of  participating countries, Armenia was indicated, however, shortly  afterwards the report was edited and Armenia was removed from the  list.  

ArmInfo. Armenian servicemen will take part in the Defender-23 multinational exercises , which will begin on April 22. Sabrina Singh, Deputy Spokesperson of the  Pentagon, stated in a briefing.

ArmInfo.On February 16, Foreign Minister of Armenia Ararat Mirzoyan had a meeting with Bjorn Berge, the Deputy Secretary General of the Council of Europe. 

ArmInfo.The UK Article 19 human rights organization has published a ranking regarding freedom of expression in the world (based on the results of 2021), according  to which, Armenia took 46th place among 161 countries, being in the  category of less restricted countries. Ashot Melikyan,  Chairman of  Committee to Protect Freedom of Expression (CPFE) stated during a  press conference on January 27.