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. 

ArmInfo. Polish the National D-type visa (long-term visa) will rise in price for Armenian citizens  by almost 4 times and reach 135 euros.

ArmInfo.Head of the EU Delegation to Armenia Andrea VWktorin delivered a New Year message to the Armenian people.  The message of the head of the EU Delegation to  Armenia, in particular, notes:  "A festive period is approaching, and  we will leave another challenging year behind us soon.

ArmInfo. From today France is softening the rules of entry into the country, including for the citizens of Armenia.

ArmInfo. Airline  with 220 Armenian citizens on board, flew from Moscow Domodedovo airport to Yerevan today.

ArmInfo.About 100 Armenian citizens are in Hurghada airport due to the cancellation of the OTF flight 3703 Hurghada-Yerevan, which was supposed to depart on July  25.  Responsible for the current situation is the company A & R tour,  which sold tickets. In addition, the company purchased air tickets  and tours to Egypt in the direction of Sharm el-Sheikh and Hurghada,  which the A & R tour also canceled.