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An architect Lilit Mkrtchyan, who two years ago participated in the Step by Step program implemented by the Helsinki Committee of Armenia and supported by the European Union today, besides her main job, is in charge of monitoring the human rights in various sectors of Armenia. Lilit resides in Goris town of Syunik marz but …

– December 10 is celebrated is the day of protection of human rights. What is your assessment of human rights in Armenia particularly in the context of European criteria? – The European criteria are extensible phenomena and in Armenia there is an incorrect understanding about that. As of the status of human rights in Armenia …

The goal of the European Window series of articles published by 168 Hours newspaper and www.168.am web site is to provide Armenian readers detailed and understandable information concerning the process of European integration, the European institutions involved in this process as well as the political and civic life in Europe. The European Window series of …

For more than 15 years the issue of Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement has been a priority for Armenia’s foreign and inner policy. From this point of view Armenia’s relations with the European Union are very important as well. The importance of settling the conflict is written in almost all documents signed between Armenia and this …

– Mr. Adonts, according to your opinion what role may the European Union have in the process of the Karabakh conflict settlement? – It is worth mentioning that by supporting the settlement of conflicts based on peace and international principles the EU has always been neutral in this process. In all documents adopted between the …

The train going to Italy from Austria goes through South Tyrol, which is a wonderful mountainous region in the North of Italy. Near the border the guide says: “Dear passengers, let’s say bye to the Austrian railways; the Italian railways welcome you, welcome to Italy.” But when passengers look out of the window, there see …

“The European Union appreciates the improvement in the Armenia-Turkey relations and expects further improvement in the process,” said Peter Semneby when commenting on the current processes of development of Armenia-Turkey relations. “I think the parties have achieved more than many others might think. It is very important for us that our partners and the direct …

The European Neighborhood Policy being a tool for peace Peace in South Caucasus is very important for the EU. First of all it is important for security. It is important for the EU that its neighboring countries don’t expose any security risks connected with organized crime, terrorism, drugs and sale of weapons. As analyst Georgi …

– What is the role of the European Union in the process of Karanakh conflict settlement? – The EU is not involved in the process as a separate institution, and its influence on the process is very small. The role assigned to Peter Semneby in South Caucasus to be involved in the conflicts to some …

The goal of the European Window series of articles published by 168 Hours newspaper and www.168.am web site is to provide Armenian readers detailed and understandable information concerning the process of European integration, the European institutions involved in this process as well as the political and civic life in Europe. The European Window series of …