“Central Election Commission to Publish Election Lists on Official Websites: Details of Upcoming Municipal Elections Made Accessible to Public”
The 40th and 7th days of the pre-election campaign will be published on official websites, according to a draft law. The election lists will include detailed information, and officials stress the need for effective notification methods to avoid budget expenditures.
Armenia Reports Decrease in Asylum Seekers: Trends in 2023 Show Promising Decline
In 2023, asylum requests in Armenia declined with 817 applications, compared to previous years affected by Azerbaijan’s military actions. Syrians, Iraqis, and Egyptians were the majority, but Ukrainians now top the list, followed by Syrians and Iraqis. Indians showed no interest in Armenian citizenship.
“Artsakh Passports Serve as Travel Documents, but Not Proof of Citizenship, Says Deputy Minister”
Residents of Artsakh can use their passports as travel documents, but not as proof of citizenship. The number of Artsakh residents applying for Armenian citizenship is unknown, according to Deputy Minister Armen Ghazaryan. The process of granting temporary and refugee status is done collectively. The Yerevan passport office has implemented an electronic queue system and a separate room for displaced persons from Artsakh.