EXCLUSIVE: Dan Bilzerian to Randy Fine After Anti-Armenian Remarks: “He’s Scared”
EXCLUSIVE: Armenian American Dan Bilzerian, who is running against U.S. Representative Randy Fine, responded sharply after the Florida lawmaker made a controversial statement. In a comment provided to The Armenian Report, Bilzerian said, “the Jew is scared.” His response came after Fine faced growing criticism for remarks widely condemned as discriminatory. The Republican congressman said, "We don't want Armenians to be able to serve in Congress," triggering strong reactions
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Pro-Azerbaijan Rep. Randy Fine Faces Backlash After Saying Armenians Should Not Serve in Congress
U.S. Representative Randy Fine, a Republican from Florida, is facing strong criticism after making a statement widely condemned as discriminatory. He said, "We don't want Armenians to be able to serve in Congress." The comment has triggered strong reactions from Armenian American groups, civil rights advocates, and political observers across the United States. Critics argue that the statement directly challenges the principles of equality and representation that are central t
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Did You Know? Azerbaijan’s Deputy Prime Minister Grew Up in Armenia—Now Leading Border Negotiations
Image generated using artificial intelligence (AI) Shahin Mustafayev, one of the most influential officials in Azerbaijan today, has a little-known personal history that traces back to Armenia’s Tavush region during the Soviet period. Mustafayev was born in 1965 in the village of Jujevan, near the town of Noyemberyan, in what is now Armenia’s Tavush province. At the time, it was part of the Armenian Soviet Socialist Republic. Just a short distance away, in the neighboring tow
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Thousands Gather in Forest Lawn to Honor Armenian Comedian, Actor, Musician Levon Ter Petrossian
A memorial service for the late Levon Ter Petrossian was held on April 29 at the Hall of Liberty at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, where more than 1,500 mourners gathered to honor his life and legacy. His body was laid to rest the following day, April 30. In one of the most powerful moments of the evening, thousands in attendance rose to their feet in a standing ovation after a video tribute honoring Levon’s life and work finished playing — a moving expression of love, respect, a
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Armenia and Georgia Selected to Host 2029 FIFA U-20 World Cup
Armenia and Georgia have been selected to host the 2029 FIFA U-20 World Cup — a historic moment for football in the region. The decision was announced during a FIFA Executive Committee meeting held in Vancouver, Canada, on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. This will be the first time that a major FIFA tournament of this scale is organized jointly by Armenia and Georgia. The tournament is one of the most important international competitions for young football players, bringing together
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Armenia Opens Embassy in Paris; Prominent Diaspora Leaders Excluded
Armenia officially opened its new embassy building in Paris on April 28, in a ceremony that showed off the growing ties with France but also raised questions about relations with the Armenian diaspora. The event brought together senior officials from both countries, including Armenia’s Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and France’s Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot. During the ceremony, Mirzoyan raised the Armenian flag in front of the building, while th
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Armenia Named Top-2 Global Finalist for AI Education Program at ASU+GSV Summit
As countries worldwide grapple with how to integrate artificial intelligence into classrooms, Armenia is emerging as an early mover. In a major reflection of the progress, the country’s “Generation AI” school network was named a Top-2 finalist in the Impact category at the ASU+GSV Education Innovation Showcase in San Diego on April 14, a leading global forum for education technology and innovation. Implemented by the Foundation for Armenian Science and Technology (FAST) in pa
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Families of Armenian Prisoners Take Case to UN, Demand Immediate Release
International lawyers representing the families of seven Armenian hostages imprisoned in Azerbaijan have submitted an official petition to the United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention, demanding their immediate and unconditional release. This was reported by the Artsakh Union and comes as part of ongoing international efforts to address the situation of Armenian detainees following recent conflicts in the region. The petition was submitted on April 24, 2026, the da
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Azerbaijan’s Deputy Prime Minister Visits Armenia for Border Delimitation Talks
A delegation from Deputy Prime Minister of Azerbaijan, Shahin Mustafayev, arrived in Armenia this morning for high-level discussions on border delimitation and cooperation between the two countries. The visit was confirmed by Armenia’s Foreign Ministry. Mustafayev also serves as the head of Azerbaijan’s commission on border delimitation. According to Armenia’s Foreign Ministry, the visit was part of the 13th meeting of the commissions on the delimitation of the state border a
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Yerevan’s Republic Square Turns Into Dance Floor for International Dance Day
Yerevan celebrated International Dance Day with a large public event that brought thousands of dancers to the center of the city. Republic Square was turned into a big open dance floor, where around 4,000 people gathered to take part in a celebration of Armenian culture. The event was called “Festive Round Dance with 7 Circles.” It brought together dancers from across the country. Participants included the Vanush Khanamiryan Union of Dance Artists of Armenia, along with many
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