ArmInfo. The beating of citizen Samvel Vardanyan was organized by the ruling political force in Armenia, the "Civil Contract". Human rights activist, ex-Ombudsman of Artsakh Ruben Melikyan stated on April 16 during a specially convened press conference.
ArmInfo.With all due respect, whether Armenia is democratic or not is not decided by Freedom House (an international human rights organization - ed. note). This was stated by secretary of the ruling "Civil Contract" party, Artur Hovhannisyan, commenting on the deterioration of Armenia's position in the Freedom House ranking.
ArmInfo. Yerevan and Astana became sister cities. The corresponding agreement was signed by the mayors of the Armenian and Kazakh capitals - Tigran Avinyan and Zhenis Kassymbek.
ArmInfo.Famous pianist and composer Kirill Richter, together with his ensemble Richter Trio, will perform for the first time in front of an Armenian audience.
ArmInfo. A rally in the name of Armenian statehood began in Voskepar, in which residents from different regions of Armenia arrived in the Tavush region to participate.