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GANHRI presented recommendations for improving Armenian legislation  in the field of human rightsGANHRI presented recommendations for improving Armenian legislation  in the field of human rights
Bahrain confirms Armenia`s right to host the 2027 World Weightlifting  ChampionshipsBahrain confirms Armenia`s right to host the 2027 World Weightlifting  Championships
Kaja Kallas held separate talks with Mirzoyan and BayramovKaja Kallas held separate talks with Mirzoyan and Bayramov
Career diplomats to get much higher salaries in Armenia Career diplomats to get much higher salaries in Armenia 
Minsk aims at developing peaceful mutually beneficial relations with  Yerevan - ambassador  Minsk aims at developing peaceful mutually beneficial relations with  Yerevan - ambassador  
Nelli Davtyan appointed head of RA Migration Service Nelli Davtyan appointed head of RA Migration Service 
Armenia`s government reiterates readiness to prevent gender violenceArmenia`s government reiterates readiness to prevent gender violence
Hayakve initiative member reports crime to RA Prosecutor General`s  Office Hayakve initiative member reports crime to RA Prosecutor General`s  Office 
Argishti Mekhakyan appointed Armavir governor Argishti Mekhakyan appointed Armavir governor 
Armenian, Georgian FMs discuss latest regional developments Armenian, Georgian FMs discuss latest regional developments 
Armenian, Greek defense ministers discuss defense cooperation for  next yearArmenian, Greek defense ministers discuss defense cooperation for  next year
U.S. company could design new uniforms for Armenian army U.S. company could design new uniforms for Armenian army 
Center of Hungarian studies to open in Armenia Center of Hungarian studies to open in Armenia 
World Athletics Association removes Armenia from its watch list over  possible manipulationWorld Athletics Association removes Armenia from its watch list over  possible manipulation
IDBank donated 10,000,000 AMD to the 27th IDBank donated 10,000,000 AMD to the 27th "For You, Armenia!" Telethon
Arpine Sargsyan: Failure to pass certification will result in  dismissal of police officersArpine Sargsyan: Failure to pass certification will result in dismissal of police officers
Pashinyan: Armenia has no reason to attack AzerbaijanPashinyan: Armenia has no reason to attack Azerbaijan
Head of MESCS: It is impossible to provide quality education in all  60 higher education institutions of ArmeniaHead of MESCS: It is impossible to provide quality education in all 60 higher education institutions of Armenia
RA Prime Minister: We consider ourselves outside the CSTORA Prime Minister: We consider ourselves outside the CSTO
Armenian Minister of Health participates in the Summit of GAVI, the  Vaccine AllianceArmenian Minister of Health participates in the Summit of GAVI, the Vaccine Alliance
Pashinyan: On December 8, 9, and 10, we will knock on the doors of  Gyumri residents and offer to vote for the future candidate for the  position of Gyumri mayorPashinyan: On December 8, 9, and 10, we will knock on the doors of Gyumri residents and offer to vote for the future candidate for the position of Gyumri mayor
RA President: Fostering relations with the Arab world is among the  priorities of Armenia`s foreign policyRA President: Fostering relations with the Arab world is among the priorities of Armenia`s foreign policy
Armenia reaffirms its commitment to ongoing democratic reforms in the  country - MFAArmenia reaffirms its commitment to ongoing democratic reforms in the  country - MFA
Armenian Ambassador to Italy presented copies of his credentialsArmenian Ambassador to Italy presented copies of his credentials
Zakharova: Yerevan`s participation in the Rome Statute directly harms  Armenian-Russian relationsZakharova: Yerevan`s participation in the Rome Statute directly harms  Armenian-Russian relations
CSTO Secretary General: The organization`s relationship with Armenia  is determined by the country`s military-political leadershipCSTO Secretary General: The organization`s relationship with Armenia  is determined by the country`s military-political leadership
ARF representative discusses the release of Armenian prisoners with  former French PresidentARF representative discusses the release of Armenian prisoners with  former French President
Armenian FM travels to Malta Armenian FM travels to Malta 
Drastic measures only way out in some cases - Yerevan mayor Drastic measures only way out in some cases - Yerevan mayor 
Dominant faction of Armenian NA to discuss member`s issueDominant faction of Armenian NA to discuss member`s issue
Committee to be formed to deal with election-related human rights  violationsCommittee to be formed to deal with election-related human rights  violations
Armenian NA approves electronic naturalization system Armenian NA approves electronic naturalization system 
Armenian NA approves eletonic labor contracts Armenian NA approves eletonic labor contracts 
Hovik Aghazaryan leaves dominant faction of Armenia`s NAHovik Aghazaryan leaves dominant faction of Armenia`s NA
Armenia`s premier names participants in Gyumri elections Armenia`s premier names participants in Gyumri elections 
US provided $74,000 for restoration and preservation of manuscripts  from Nagorno-KarabakhUS provided $74,000 for restoration and preservation of manuscripts from Nagorno-Karabakh
Armenia joins the Freedom Online CoalitionArmenia joins the Freedom Online Coalition
Yerevan Municipality open for discussions with drivers, but not under  current conditionsYerevan Municipality open for discussions with drivers, but not under current conditions
Germany confirms its willingness to assist Armenia in organizing  COP17Germany confirms its willingness to assist Armenia in organizing COP17
Yerevan Municipality: Today`s bus drivers` strike is directly linked  to their unwillingness to lose shadow turnoverYerevan Municipality: Today`s bus drivers` strike is directly linked to their unwillingness to lose shadow turnover
Murad Papazian awarded the Legion of HonorMurad Papazian awarded the Legion of Honor
Armenian FM held several meetings in The HagueArmenian FM held several meetings in The Hague
Turkey and Azerbaijan discuss intensifying joint exercisesTurkey and Azerbaijan discuss intensifying joint exercises
Former ombudsman of Armenia criticizes Yerevan Municipality for  illegal treatment of striking bus drivers Former ombudsman of Armenia criticizes Yerevan Municipality for illegal treatment of striking bus drivers
Armenian Embassy in Damascus opens hotline to support compatriotsArmenian Embassy in Damascus opens hotline to support compatriots
U.S. Ambassador to Azerbaijan announces his resignation from  diplomatic serviceU.S. Ambassador to Azerbaijan announces his resignation from  diplomatic service
Armenia and Uruguay explore potential collaboration in education  programsArmenia and Uruguay explore potential collaboration in education  programs
“The Will to Get Back on Your Feet Again” ։ A Film Series Funded by AraratBank“The Will to Get Back on Your Feet Again” ։ A Film Series Funded by AraratBank
Aleppo Armenian community, RA Consulate Genral working to ensure  Armenians`survival Aleppo Armenian community, RA Consulate Genral working to ensure  Armenians`survival 
Armenia`s FM meets with Minister for Foreign Trade and Development of  NetherlandsArmenia`s FM meets with Minister for Foreign Trade and Development of  Netherlands
Armenian government`s mission putting end to image of  Armenian government`s mission putting end to image of "nation of  martyrs" - premier 
Armenia`s regional policy accounts for 90% of problem of emigration  from Armenia - premier Armenia`s regional policy accounts for 90% of problem of emigration  from Armenia - premier 
Opposition NA factions vote against government-submitted 2025 draft  budgetOpposition NA factions vote against government-submitted 2025 draft  budget
Armenia`s Human Rights Defender meets with Yazidi community in  AragatsotnArmenia`s Human Rights Defender meets with Yazidi community in  Aragatsotn
Transport collapse in Yerevan: drivers on strike Transport collapse in Yerevan: drivers on strike 
Armenian Union of Romania to get one seat in Parliament Armenian Union of Romania to get one seat in Parliament 
Armenian FM makes speech at 23rd Session of the Assembly of States  Parties to Rome Statute of ICCArmenian FM makes speech at 23rd Session of the Assembly of States  Parties to Rome Statute of ICC
Armenia`s defense minister travels to USAArmenia`s defense minister travels to USA
Final list of candidates at Gyumri primaries to be published Final list of candidates at Gyumri primaries to be published 
Bus drivers go on strike Bus drivers go on strike 
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RA Prime Minister: We consider ourselves outside the CSTO

 Wednesday, December 4 2024 18:06
RA Prime Minister: We consider ourselves outside the CSTO

ArmInfo. Russia continues to  remain Armenia's partner. This was stated by RA Prime Minister Nikol  Pashinyan during the government hour in the National Assembly of  Armenia on December 4, in response to MPs' inquiries regarding  Russian President Vladimir Putin's comment that the CSTO should not  intervened in Nagorno-Karabakh on behalf of Yerevan, as there was no  external aggression against Armenia.


Politics

Nelli Davtyan appointed head of RA Migration Service 

ArmInfo. Deputy Head of the  Migration and Citizenship Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs  Nelly Davtyan has been appointed head of the structure. The  corresponding decision was signed by the Prime Minister of Armenia  Nikol Pashinyan. 

Hayakve initiative member reports crime to RA Prosecutor General`s  Office 

ArmInfo. Avetik Chalabyan, a  public and political figure and coordinator of the "Hayakve"  initiative, believes that the statement by RA Prime Minister Nikol  Pashinyan regarding the phone of RA National Assembly deputy Hovik  Agazaryan contains elements of a crime. 

Argishti Mekhakyan appointed Armavir governor 
Arpine Sargsyan: Failure to pass certification will result in dismissal of police officers

Artsakh

Passports with code 070 granted Artsakh residents the same rights of  Armenian citizens until 2023

ArmInfo. Until 2023, passports  with code 070 granted Artsakh residents the same rights as Armenian citizens, except for the right to participate in elections. Artsakh  Ombudsman Gegham Stepanyan made this statement at the hearings at the  National Assembly of  Armenia on November 29.  He pointed out  that  in addition to the possibility of obtaining temporary protection  status, Artsakh residents were also being offered expedited  registration for Armenian citizenship. However, statistics show that  forcibly displaced Artsakh residents are hesitant to apply for  citizenship due to various reasons, both objective and subjective.  Gegham Stepanyan explained that the concerns of the Artsakh people  regarding obtaining Armenian citizenship are related, among other  things, to the exercise of their right to return.  "During  conversations with the Artsakh people, it is evident that the loss of  the opportunity to return raises significant concerns, and,  unfortunately, this issue has not been adequately addressed," the  Ombudsman explained. 

Putin: CSTO should not have intervened in Karabakh conflict, as there  was no external aggression against Armenia

ArmInfo.The CSTO should not have intervened in the conflict in Karabakh to defend Yerevan, as  there was no external aggression against Armenia. Russian President Vladimir Putin made this remark while answering journalists' questions in Astana.

Armenian authorities seeking to reduce number of Artsakh Armenians  involved in housing programme 
Armenia`s Constitutional Court declines to consider funded pensions  for Nagorno-Karabakh residents

Culture

Armenian conductor Sergey Smbatyan to perform in Canada as as  conductor of Ontario Philharmonic Orchestra

ArmInfo. Yerevan, November 29. ArmInfo, Aline Grigoryan. Artistic Director and  Principal Conductor of the State Symphony Orchestra of Armenia Sergey  Smbatyan will perform in Canada at the Regent Theatre on November 30  as conductor of the Ontario Philharmonic Orchestra.

An event celebrating the 100th anniversary of Parajanov and the 125th  anniversary of Kochar held at the Pompidou Center in Paris

ArmInfo.  An event was held  at the Pompidou Center in Paris dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the birth of the great director, screenwriter, artist, and collage  artist Sergei Parajanov, as well as the 125th anniversary of the  outstanding painter and sculptor Yervand Kochar.  In relation to the  events, two works by Kochar were exhibited at the Pompidou Center -  "Eastern Women" (1926) and one of the works associated with the  "Spatial Painting" movement (1934), which are both part of the  Center's collection.

Armenia`s deputy minister of science and education, UNICEF reps  discuss priorities of youth development programmes 
Yerevan to host ARMMONO PLUS for the 8th time
International

GANHRI presented recommendations for improving Armenian legislation  in the field of human rights

ArmInfo.The UN Global Alliance  of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI) has published  recommendations regarding amendments to the Armenian Law "On the  Human Rights Defender". These recommendations cover various issues  such as the term of office of the defender, the provision of  sufficient financial resources from the state budget and other  related matters.  As ArmInfo was informed by the Office of the  Ombudsman of Armenia, these recommendations were the result of the  re-accreditation of national human rights institutions conducted by  GANHRI in October of this year and reviewed by the European Network  of National Human Rights Institutions (ENHRI).

Kaja Kallas held separate talks with Mirzoyan and Bayramov

ArmInfo. Within the  framework of the OSCE Ministerial Council  forum in Malta, Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan held a meeting with Kaja Kallas,  Vice-President of the European Commission, High Representative for  the EU  Foreign Affairs and Security Policy.  As reported by the  press service of the Armenian Foreign Ministry, at the beginning of  the meeting, Mirzoyan congratulated Kaja Kallas on assuming the  position of the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and  Security Policy and wished her success in the current period full of  challenges.

Minsk aims at developing peaceful mutually beneficial relations with  Yerevan - ambassador  
Armenian, Georgian FMs discuss latest regional developments 

Society

Bahrain confirms Armenia`s right to host the 2027 World Weightlifting  Championships

ArmInfo. At the  International Weightlifting Federation Congress in Bahrain, it was  confirmed  that Armenia will host the 2027 World Weightlifting  Championships. This information was reported by the government press  service.

Career diplomats to get much higher salaries in Armenia 

ArmInfo. In Armenia, the  rates of salary supplements for diplomats with a class qualification  will be significantly increased. At the plenary session on December  5, the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia approved in the  second and final reading the amendments to the law "On the  remuneration of persons holding state positions and civil servant  positions". 

Armenia`s government reiterates readiness to prevent gender violence
Center of Hungarian studies to open in Armenia 

Eco

Germany confirms its willingness to assist Armenia in organizing COP17

ArmInfo. Within the framework  of the 16th session of the Conference to Combat Desertification, held  in Saudi Arabia, Germany confirmed its willingness to assist Armenia  in organizing the Conference on Biological Diversity (COP17). This  was stated by Niels Annen, the Parliamentary State Secretary to the  Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) of  Germany, at a meeting with Hakob Simidyan,  the Minister of   Environment.  After thanking the German side for their willingness to  provide support, the Minister emphasized: "Holding COP17 in Armenia  is a pivotal moment for us, and we want to organize it properly.  Therefore, it is important to exchange experiences with the German  side on ensuring the participation of different countries in the  forum, as well as the proper engagement of youth and women." He also  pointed out the effective high-level cooperation between the two  countries with an expanded agenda that goes beyond environmental  protection.

Armenian delegation participates in UNCCD 16th session of the  Conference of the Parties in Riyadh

ArmInfo.  The delegation of  the Republic of Armenia, led by the Minister of Environment, Hakob Simidyan, is participating in the 16th Conference of the Parties to  the UN Convention to Combat Desertification in Riyadh.  As reported  by the press service of the Ministry of Environment of Armenia, the  conference will be attended  by high-ranking representatives from  dozens of countries. The goal is to make important management  decisions that will elevate global ambitions for land restoration  land and resilience enhancement.

Simidyan:  German government is a reliable and important partner for  Armenia
Armenia`s government to determine volume of industrial catch in Lake  Sevan 



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