Armenian National Team Player Yura Melikyan Selected in NBA G League International Draft
Armenian national team player Yura Melikyan has been selected in the 2026 NBA G League International Draft, giving him a new opening in the American basketball system. Melikyan, who plays for Starwings Basket Basel in Switzerland, was taken with the 16th pick by the Rio Grande Valley Vipers, the NBA G League affiliate of the Houston Rockets. The NBA G League is the NBA’s official minor league and serves as a development platform for players, coaches, officials and front-offic
One of the Last Living Armenian Genocide Survivors, Mary Vartanian, Dies at 112
The Armenian people have lost one of the last living witnesses to the Armenian Genocide. Mary Vartanian, a survivor of the genocide whose life spanned more than a century of Armenian history, has died at the age of 112. Her passing is the loss of another firsthand witness to one of the 20th century's greatest atrocities. Born in Aintab in 1914, Vartanian was still an infant when the Armenian Genocide began. Between 1915 and 1923, an estimated 1.5 million Armenians were killed
Armenian Women in Venezuela Cook Thousands of Meals for Earthquake Survivors and First Responders
INTERVIEW: As Venezuela recovers from a devastating earthquake, Armenian women have spent the past five days preparing hot meals for survivors, emergency responders, and anyone in need—turning the country’s Armenian community into one of the grassroots relief efforts supporting the wider population. Speaking exclusively to The Armenian Report, Archbishop Petros of the Armenian Church in Venezuela said the community’s response has extended far beyond helping Armenians alone, w
Glendale Police Department Hosts Armenian-Language Community Academy, Sees Record Turnout
The Glendale Police Department's Armenian-language Community Academy drew a record turnout last week, with dozens of residents filling a special one-day program designed to give Armenian speakers a closer look at how the department operates. The event introduced participants to police operations, available community resources and the department's role in serving the public. Attendees also toured the police station and met officers and civilian staff. The traditional Community
On His First Day, Glendale’s First Armenian Police Chief Says Messages of Support Are Pouring In From Armenians Worldwide
On his first day as Glendale police chief, Robert William spoke in Armenian with The Armenian Report about the outpouring of support he received from Armenians in Glendale, across the United States and in Armenia. William, who officially began his tenure this week as the 21st chief of the Glendale Police Department, described the milestone as both inspiring and demanding. “I feel very motivated,” William told The Armenian Report’s Anna Kachikyan. “Of course, it’s my first day
Two Armenian Family Homes Collapse in Deadly Venezuela Earthquakes That Have Killed at Least 164
Armenian families are among those affected by the powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela, with the Holy See of Cilicia confirming that homes have been destroyed, several Armenians have been injured, and others remain missing. According to the Holy See, two Armenian family homes collapsed in the disaster, while multiple members of the community sustained injuries. The full extent of the impact on the Armenian community remains unclear as rescue and recovery efforts continu
Paul Karmiryan Announces Role in Toy Story 5, Voices Armenian Character in Pixar Film
Actor and dancer Paul Karmiryan has announced that he has joined the cast of Toy Story 5, calling the opportunity to voice an Armenian character in the beloved franchise “surreal.” In an emotional post shared on Instagram, Karmiryan said Pixar films were a defining part of his childhood and that he is still processing the fact that he is now part of one of the world’s most iconic animated series. “This one feels pretty surreal,” Karmiryan wrote. “Like a lot of kids, I grew up
‘When They See Robert, They See Themselves’: Glendale’s First Armenian Police Chief Hopes to Inspire Next Generation
INTERVIEW: Moments after making history as Glendale’s first Armenian Chief of Police, Robert William reflected on his journey, the community that shaped him, and his hopes of inspiring the next generation of Armenian Americans to pursue careers in public service. Speaking to The Armenian Report shortly after his appointment on June 23, William said one of the biggest surprises of his career was the overwhelming support he received from Glendale’s Armenian community. “When I w
Robert William Makes History as Glendale’s First Armenian Police Chief
BREAKING: In a moment of pride for Glendale’s Armenian community and the city at large, Robert William, a lifelong Glendale resident who built his career from the ground up within the department, was officially appointed on Monday, June 23, as the 21st Chief of Police of the Glendale Police Department. Chief William succeeds former Police Chief Manny Cid, who led the department from 2023 to 2026. Home to one of the largest Armenian communities outside of Armenia, Glendale’s n
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
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
Armenian-American Executive Helps Lead $3.8 Billion Nasdaq IPO for AI-Powered Tech Company
An Armenian-American executive is helping lead one of the technology industry's latest success stories after mobile app marketing company Liftoff Mobile raised $437 million in its Nasdaq debut, a major achievement for the fast-growing firm and another example of Armenians playing leading roles in global technology companies. Liftoff, based in Redwood City, California, priced its shares at $23 each on June 3, above its expected range of $20 to $22 per share. The offering value
Armenian Neighborhoods in Lebanon Remain Calm as Regional Tensions Rise
INTERVIEW: As fears of a major escalation between Israel and Hezbollah spread across Lebanon this week, members of Lebanon’s Armenian community say daily life in Armenian neighborhoods has remained calm despite growing regional tensions. The Armenian Report spoke with Aram Somounjian, media representative of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation in Lebanon, about the situation on the ground following reports that Israel was preparing strikes against Beirut’s southern suburbs.
Replica of Artsakh’s Iconic Tatik-Papik Monument Unveiled in Russia
A replica of Stepanakert’s iconic “We Are Our Mountains” monument was officially opened and consecrated on the grounds of the Saint Hripsime Church in the city of Yessentuki, located in Russia’s Stavropol Krai. The opening ceremony was attended by Bishop Movses Movsesyan, head of the Diocese of Krasnodar and the North Caucasus of the Armenian Apostolic Church, along with representatives of the Armenian clergy from Vladikavkaz, Mineralnye Vody, Novorossiysk, Kislovodsk, Stavro
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