POW David Ishkhanyan Says Azerbaijani Officials Claim Armenia Is Not Seeking Prisoners’ Return
Former Artsakh National Assembly Speaker David Ishkhanyan, who is serving a 15-year prison sentence handed down by a military court in Azerbaijan, says his appeal has little chance of changing the outcome but remains necessary to eventually bring his case before international courts. In a statement from Baku prison, Ishkhanyan said the appellate proceedings are largely procedural and that he does not expect the original verdict to be overturned. He said he and his legal team
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Armenian Cemetery in Istanbul Vandalized, Six Graves Damaged
An Armenian cemetery in Istanbul was vandalized overnight after an intruder climbed over its perimeter wall, damaging six graves and a memorial fountain, the Armenian Patriarchate of Constantinople said. The attack, which occurred during the night of July 7-8, has left members of the city’s Armenian community deeply distressed, especially families whose relatives are buried at the cemetery. Community representatives immediately notified Turkish law enforcement authorities. An
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10-Year-Old Armenian Chess Star Sofia Baghramyan Wins European Silver
Armenia’s Sofia Baghramyan captured the silver medal in the girls under-10 rapid competition at the European Youth Rapid and Blitz Chess Championship. The championship was held in Rzeszów, Poland, where Baghramyan finished with 7.5 points from nine rounds. Her performance also earned her a 189-point increase in her rapid chess rating. The result came after Baghramyan had already claimed a bronze medal earlier in the tournament, giving the young Armenian two podium finishes at
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European Union Sends Demining Machines to Help Clear Minefields in Armenia
The European Union has delivered two specialized remote-controlled demining vehicles to Armenia, providing new technology to help clear landmines from hazardous areas that continue to threaten communities near the country's borders. The Armenian government said the Croatian-built machines are capable of clearing all types of mines while operating remotely, allowing crews to work from a safer distance. The vehicles are also designed to withstand powerful explosions, reducing r
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