Day 40: Armenian POW's Family Still Waiting for Proof He's Alive
Forty days have passed since Armenian prisoner of war Ludwig Mkrtchyan last spoke with his wife, and his family still has no information about his whereabouts, his health or whether he has received medical care. The prolonged silence comes despite an urgent humanitarian appeal submitted by his attorney, Luciana Minassian, to Azerbaijan's Commissioner for Human Rights, Sabina Aliyeva, requesting immediate intervention. Minassian told The Armenian Report on Wednesday that she h
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Armenia's Top Church Leader, Catholicos Karekin II, to Stand Trial for First Time in Modern History
For the first time in Armenia's modern history, the head of the Armenian Apostolic Church will stand trial after prosecutors referred a criminal case against Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II and five senior clerics to court, deepening an already bitter standoff between the government and the country's most influential religious institution. According to Armenia's Datalex judicial information system, Karekin II and five members of the Supreme Spiritual Council are accuse
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Arman Tsarukyan, Charles Oliveira Rematch Reportedly Set for September at UFC 331 in Los Angeles
Armenian lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan is reportedly set to face former UFC champion Charles Oliveira in a rematch at UFC 331 on Sept. 19 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Sports reporter Manouk Akopyan said multiple sources familiar with the agreement confirmed the matchup. The UFC has not yet announced the bout and is expected to release the full fight card and ticket details separately. Tsarukyan defeated Oliveira by split decision at UFC 300 in Las Vegas on Apri
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“I’m Not Obliged to Follow Your Traditions”: Russian Influencer Faces Criminal Charges in Armenia Over Vardavar Remarks
A Russian social media influencer is facing criminal charges in Armenia after a video criticizing the country's Vardavar festival triggered widespread outrage and prompted an official investigation. Armenia's Investigative Committee has opened a criminal case against Russian Instagram blogger Nadezhda Pirozhkova, whose comments about the centuries-old holiday quickly spread across social media and drew sharp criticism from many Armenians. In a video posted on her Instagram ac
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