‘To Weaken the Diaspora Is to Weaken Armenia’: French-Armenian Leader Mourad Papazian Responds to Pashinyan Government
A public dispute over the role of Armenia’s global Diaspora intensified Wednesday after a senior Armenian Revolutionary Federation official accused Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s governing party of trying to discredit long-established Armenian organizations abroad. The Armenian Report reached out to Mourad Papazian following remarks by Civil Contract MP Arman Yeghoyan in parliament, seeking his response to the lawmaker’s comments. Papazian, a member of the ARF Bureau and co
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Azerbaijan Sues CNN After Network Refuses to Retract Claims Israel Used Its Territory During Iran War
Azerbaijan has taken CNN to court in the United States over a report alleging that Israeli military and intelligence teams operated from Azerbaijani territory during the June war with Iran, escalating a dispute over Baku’s role in the conflict. The lawsuit follows months of denials from Azerbaijani officials, who say the country has not allowed its territory to be used for military operations against neighboring Iran. Azerbaijan’s pro-government Report news agency said Tuesda
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Armenia to Host Global Tech Leaders at Expanded Silicon Mountains 2026
Armenia will host technology leaders, investors and semiconductor specialists from more than a dozen countries in November as Silicon Mountains 2026 expands into a two-day summit and exhibition. The event, scheduled for Nov. 3-4, will focus heavily on investment, semiconductors and engineering — sectors Armenia has increasingly sought to develop as part of its technology industry. Silicon Mountains is organized by the Union of Employers of Information and Communication Techno
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Armenia Outpaces Five Countries in Passenger Growth Across Eurnekian’s 52-Airport Network
Armenia posted the strongest passenger growth across Corporación América Airports’ global network in the second quarter of 2026, followed by a record-breaking July that pushed traffic at the country’s two main airports to an all-time monthly high. Passenger traffic in Armenia rose 13% from the same quarter last year, outperforming every other market in the airport operator’s portfolio, according to the company’s latest financial results. The increase came despite flight cance
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Armenian Lacrosse Coach Reads ‘Nothing Is Impossible for God’ on Day 9 of Bible Tour
Armenian Lacrosse co-founder and coach Johnny Mouradian continued his 12-day Bible reading tour across Armenia on Wednesday, sharing the biblical account of the angel Gabriel’s message to Mary during a stop at St. Gregory the Illuminator Church in Yerevan. Mouradian’s ninth reading came from the first chapter of the Gospel of Luke, where Mary is told that she will give birth to Jesus, the Son of God. “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will ove
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‘Imprisoned, but Not on Our Knees’: POW Davit Babayan Speaks From Azerbaijani Custody
Former Artsakh Foreign Minister Davit Babayan has accused Azerbaijan’s courts of staging a predetermined legal process against him and other imprisoned Armenian officials, saying the record of the proceedings will now form part of their case before international courts. Babayan made the allegations in a message sent from Azerbaijani custody through his family and provided to News.am. His remarks came after an appeals court upheld the verdicts against him and other former Arts
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Armenian-Lebanese Restaurant Zareh Named Australia’s Restaurant of the Year
An Armenian-Lebanese restaurant in Melbourne has won one of Australia’s most prestigious dining honors, less than a year after opening its doors. Zareh was named Restaurant of the Year by Gourmet Traveller, breaking into an award category historically dominated by fine-dining restaurants and European-influenced cuisine, according to The Guardian. The restaurant opened in Melbourne in August 2025 and is run by Tom Sarafian and Jinane Bou-Assi. Its food reflects the owners’ Arm
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Arman Tsarukyan Changes UFC Nickname to ‘Batman’ Ahead of Los Angeles Return
Arman Tsarukyan will enter the Octagon under a new nickname when the Armenian lightweight returns to UFC competition at UFC 331 in September. Tsarukyan, who previously fought under the nickname “Ahalkalakets,” said he has officially switched to “Batman,” a name that has gained popularity among his fans in recent months. The 29-year-old confirmed the change during an appearance on “The Ariel Helwani Show.” “No, I’ve changed my nickname,” Tsarukyan said. “Ahalkalakets” is a ref
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Dan Bilzerian Makes First Run for Congress in Florida Primary
Armenian-American entrepreneur and social media personality Dan Bilzerian is making his first bid for elected office Tuesday, seeking the Republican nomination for a U.S. House seat as voters head to the polls across Florida. Bilzerian, 45, is challenging U.S. Rep. Randy Fine in the Republican primary for Florida’s 6th Congressional District, bringing his enormous online following and anti-establishment political message into a race that could send another Armenian-American t
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Pashinyan Meets Arizona Congressman Abraham Hamadeh in Yerevan to Discuss TRIPP Project
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and U.S. Rep. Abraham Hamadeh met in Yerevan on Tuesday, with talks focusing on closer Armenia-U.S. ties, the peace process with Azerbaijan and the TRIPP project. Pashinyan told the Arizona Republican that Armenia is seeking to build on its growing relationship with Washington, particularly in political, economic and technology cooperation, according to the prime minister’s office. The Armenian government said Pashinyan pointed to the pace of re
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