Lights of Yerevan’s Main Christmas Tree Lit in Republic Square
The lights of Yerevan’s main Christmas tree were officially turned on in Republic Square, celebrating one of the most important festive moments of the year for the capital. The ceremony brought together thousands of people, including local residents and tourists, who gathered in the central square to witness the celebration. The lighting of the tree took place after the symbolic performance of the song «Brave heart» by Albert Armenakyan, a participant of Junior Eurovision. Im
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Double Victory for Armenia at Kazakhstan Chess Cup 2025
Armenian chess players achieved major victories at the “Kazakhstan Chess Cup 2025,” a regional tournament held in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Both the men’s and women’s tournaments ended with Armenian champions after strong performances. The announcement said: “Grandmaster Aram Hakobyan and Women’s International Master Mariam Mkrtchyan became the winners of the ‘Kazakhstan Chess Cup 2025’ regional chess tournament held in the city of Almaty, Kazakhstan.” In the men’s tournament, Aram
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Armenian Soccer Team Noah Makes History in Yerevan With 2–1 Win Over Legia, Reaches European Play-Off Round
Armenian soccer team Noah reached a major milestone on Thursday after defeating Poland’s Legia Warsaw 2–1 in Yerevan during the fifth round of the UEFA Conference League. The victory sends Noah into the European play-off stage for the first time in the club’s history. This is a new achievement for Armenian club football. Sports journalist Gevorg Malakyan told The Armenian Report that Noah’s achievement in Yerevan is an important moment for Armenian football. “I congratulate a
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Levon Aronian Wins Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Final After Beating Magnus Carlsen
Armenian grandmaster Levon Aronian has won the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Final held in Cape Town, South Africa. Aronian secured the title after defeating Norway’s Magnus Carlsen, the 16th world champion and the top-ranked chess player, in the final match with a score of “1,5:0,5”. This event brought together top international players competing in a format that allows greater creative freedom on the board. Aronian’s victory is another major achievement in his career and shows
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Armenia to Host One of the World’s Most Prestigious Wine Competitions: Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2026
Armenia is set to host one of the world’s most influential international wine tasting events, the “Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2026.” The Government of Armenia has approved the full program of events for bringing this global competition to the country. The Concours Mondial de Bruxelles is known as one of the largest and most respected wine competitions worldwide. The event has a 30-year history and gathers wine experts, producers, and specialists from many countries. The co
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Armenian Volunteers Climb Mount Hatis to Support Construction of the World’s Largest Jesus Statue
A new group of volunteers has climbed Mount Hatis to symbolically support the ongoing construction of what is planned to be the world’s largest statue of Jesus Christ. According to local organizers, the volunteers carried musical instruments with them to inspire the workers. They also danced Armenian traditional dances at the top of the mountain as Armenian music played. The project, led by businessman Gagik Tsarukyan, is described as more than just a construction effort. For
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Azerbaijani Ambassador Greets Pashinyan in Armenian, Then Pushes Baku’s Narrative in Germany
During Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s official trip to Germany, Azerbaijan’s Ambassador to Germany, Nasimi Aghayev, used the opportunity to repeat Baku’s long-standing narratives that ignore the destruction of Artsakh, the forced displacement of Armenians, and Azerbaijan’s growing pressure on Armenia’s sovereignty. The exchange took place at the German Council on Foreign Relations. At the start, Aghayev greeted Pashinyan in Armenian, saying «Բարի գալուստ Գերմանիա» — transla
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Armenian Diaspora Demonstrates in Berlin During Pashinyan Visit, Warning of Political Repression and Human Rights Abuses
Photo Credit: voleemor A group of Armenian youth and community members in Germany held a protest on Tuesday as Armenia’s Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan arrived in Berlin for a meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. The demonstrators gathered in front of the Federal Chancellery to raise concerns about growing authoritarianism in Armenia ahead of the 2026 parliamentary elections. Arshak Makichyan, one of the protest participants, told The Armenian Report in an interview
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Exclusive: Analyst Warns Armenia Is Focused on Past Talks as New Threats Grow
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Armenia’s release of dozens of documents detailing decades of negotiations over the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict has renewed debate over the country’s diplomatic strategy and the government’s interpretation of past talks. Former lawmaker and regional analyst Tatevik Hayrapetyan, in an exclusive interview with The Armenian Report, assessed Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s latest statements in parliament and the newly published files outlining proposals, draft
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Dave’s Hot Chicken Named Yelp’s Most Loved Brand of 2025
Dave’s Hot Chicken has officially been crowned Yelp’s Most Loved Brand of 2025 — another milestone in what has become one of the most remarkable modern food-industry success stories. Yelp announced the recognition Tuesday in its annual Most Loved Brands report, placing Dave’s in the No. 1 spot just months after the company’s $1 billion acquisition by Roark Capital, the parent company behind Dunkin’, Subway, and Arby’s. It’s a moment that feels almost surreal given the chain’s
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