Yerevan Street Q&A: How Do Armenians See the Next Five Years of Pashinyan’s Leadership?
As Armenia awaits the final certification of its parliamentary election results, The Armenian Report took to the streets of Yerevan to ask a simple question: How do Armenians envision the next five years under Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's leadership? The responses reflected a country that remains deeply divided in its expectations, hopes, and frustrations. Some residents expressed cautious optimism. "We'll live and see what happens," one man said. Another respondent said
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Actor Edgar Damatian Enters Emmy Awards Consideration Race for Performance in “A Winter’s Song”
Armenian actor Edgar Damatian is being promoted for Emmy Awards consideration for his performance in “A Winter's Song”, a film that shows Armenia's culture, music, and traditions to a global audience. A recently launched "For Your Consideration" (FYC) campaign shows Damatian in the category of Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series, Movie or Special. The campaign is part of the Emmy Awards process and encourages members of the Television Academy to review and
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Armenia’s Reservoirs Near Full Capacity After Heavy Rains, Boosting Water Security
Armenia’s major reservoirs are nearing full capacity after months of abundant rainfall —a significant boost to the country’s water resources and strengthening prospects for agricultural and environmental sustainability. Meteorologists reported that intense rainfall on June 11 pushed the Aparan Reservoir to 100% capacity, while the water level of Lake Sevan rose by 2 centimeters within just a few hours. “Yesterday’s heavy rainfall left its mark on water resources. The Aparan R
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Prosperous Armenia Protests Election Results, Demands Repeat Voting as Parliamentary Seat Hangs in Balance
Photo Credit: SputnikArmenia Armenia’s post-election tensions escalated on June 12 as members of the Prosperous Armenia Party (BHK) gathered outside the Central Electoral Commission (CEC) in Yerevan, accusing election authorities of taking politically motivated steps to prevent the opposition party from entering parliament. The Armenian Report was on the ground outside the CEC headquarters as party representatives demanded a meeting with CEC Chairman Vahagn Hovakimyan and cal
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Pashinyan Congratulates Putin on Russia Day Despite Kremlin’s Silence on Election Victory
Russian President Vladimir Putin has not publicly congratulated Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan or his Civil Contract party on their election victory, despite messages of support from several international leaders in recent days. Against that backdrop, Pashinyan on Thursday sent a congratulatory message to Putin on the occasion of Russia Day, emphasizing the importance of bilateral ties between the two countries. In his message, the Armenian prime minister described the holida
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Strong Armenia Files Formal Complaint Seeking to Overturn June 7 Election Results
Armenia’s opposition-led Strong Armenia Alliance has formally challenged the results of the country’s June 7 parliamentary elections, submitting an application to the Central Election Commission (CEC) seeking to have the vote annulled. Aram Vardevanyan, a representative of the alliance and a parliamentary candidate, alleged that the election process was marred by the misuse of administrative resources, politically motivated criminal prosecutions, the creation of a climate of
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Hell’s Kitchen Contestant Shant Halajian to Celebrate 100,000 Subscribers by Serving Meals to 1,000 Children
Armenian-American chef and entrepreneur Shant Halajian, founder of Mr. Flavor and a contestant on Season 23 of Hell’s Kitchen, is celebrating a major milestone for his growing online community by launching a large-scale charitable initiative to serve children in Southern California. Halajian said Mr. Flavor recently surpassed 100,000 subscribers on YouTube. To mark the milestone, the company is partnering with the Boys & Girls Club of Burbank and Greater East Valley to provid
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Armenia Bans Wheat Exports for Six Months to Protect Food Supply
Armenia has introduced a six-month temporary ban on wheat exports to countries outside the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), citing concerns over food security and the need to stabilize the domestic economy. According to the Armenian government, the measure is intended to safeguard the country’s food supply at a time when domestic wheat production remains insufficient to meet national demand. Armenia relies heavily on imports—primarily from Russia—to cover its wheat needs, maki
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Armenian Government Reassures Public: No Gas Price Increase Expected Before Winter Despite Moscow Warning
Armenian authorities are reassuring the public that natural gas prices will remain unchanged in the near term, despite recent warnings from Moscow that preferential energy rates could be reconsidered if Armenia alters its economic alignment. Speaking to reporters in parliament on June 11, Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure Davit Khudatyan said there is currently no basis for concerns about a gas price increase, citing an existing supply agreement with R
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Armenia’s Biggest Mining Firm Commits to U.N. Standards on Environment, Labor, and Transparency
Armenia’s largest mining company, Zangezur Copper Molybdenum Combine (ZCMC), has joined the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative — a significant step in its efforts to align with international standards on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance. By becoming a participant in the UN Global Compact, ZCMC has committed to integrating the initiative’s Ten Principles into its operations and business practices
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