Pashinyan’s Party Promises New Catholicos by 2031, Puts Church Leadership at Center of Election Agenda
Armenia’s ruling Civil Contract party has made a major and controversial promise to voters ahead of upcoming elections, saying that by 2031 the country will have a new Catholicos. The pledge is included in the party’s pre-election program, placing the leadership of the Armenian Apostolic Church alongside major state development projects as part of its political agenda. The program outlines several national goals, including the TRIPP project, the creation of an academic city,
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Armenia Wins Another Gold as Artur Davtyan Dominates Vault at World Cup in Cairo
Armenia’s national gymnastics team won another gold medal at the fourth stage of the Gymnastics World Cup in Cairo, Egypt, as Olympic silver medalist Artur Davtyan claimed first place in the vault final, adding to the country’s medal count during the ongoing international competition. Davtyan delivered a strong performance in the vault event, where he outperformed all other competitors and secured the champion’s title. His result brought Armenia another gold medal at this sta
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Russia Cracks Down on Armenian Imports After Putin Warns Pashinyan as Tensions Rise
Russia is tightening its control over agricultural products and flowers coming from Armenia, a decision that could affect trade between the two countries. The decision comes after recent high-level meetings in Moscow and amid rising political tensions between the Armenian and Russian governments. Russia’s state agricultural watchdog, Rosselkhoznadzor, announced stricter controls on products entering the Russian market from Armenia. The agency oversees food safety and veterina
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Sacred Flame Lit at Etchmiadzin as Armenians Observe Easter Eve Worldwide
Armenian churches around the world are observing one of the most sacred moments in the Christian calendar as believers gather for Easter Eve, known as Chrakaluyts. At the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin Cathedral, The Armenian Report was on the ground to document how Armenians are celebrating this deeply symbolic and spiritual observance, which comes just before the celebration of the Holy Resurrection of Jesus Christ. On this evening, the Armenian Apostolic Church begins the
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