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Armenia Calls Out Azerbaijan’s Crimes at the UN: 23 Armenians Still Unlawfully Detained and Tortured in Baku
Armenia’s voice at the United Nations has once again exposed Azerbaijan’s ongoing violations of human rights and international law. During the 80th session of the UN General Assembly’s Third Committee, Armenia’s Permanent Representative drew attention to the alarming situation of 23 Armenians who remain unlawfully detained in Baku, Azerbaijan, under harsh and degrading conditions. In a statement, Armenia’s mission strongly condemned the politically motivated use of torture an
The Armenian Report Team
Oct 15, 2025
Armenian Government Escalates Church Crackdown: Bishop and 10 Priests Arrested in Aragatsotn Raids
Armenia is once again witnessing a dangerous confrontation between its government and the Armenian Apostolic Church — a clash that creates a deep divisions in the nation’s identity and values. On October 15, Armenian authorities carried out coordinated raids across Aragatsotn Province, arresting ten priests and Bishop Mkrtich Proshyan, the head of the Aragatsotn Diocese and cousin of Catholicos Garegin Nersisyan. The Interior Ministry confirmed the arrests but offered no deta
The Armenian Report Team
Oct 15, 2025
UK Lifts 30-Year Arms Embargo on Armenia and Azerbaijan
The United Kingdom has lifted its more than 30-year arms embargo on Armenia and Azerbaijan — this is a major policy change. The decision was announced in a written statement to the British Parliament by Minister of State for Europe, Stephen Doughty. This replaces the government’s earlier position from July 1, 2025, and officially ends the restrictions that were first imposed in 1992 during the outbreak of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. According to Doughty, the original reaso
The Armenian Report Team
Oct 14, 2025
ReA 2025: Armenia’s Biggest Animation Festival Brings Global Artists to Yerevan
Yerevan will once again become the center of creativity and imagination as it welcomes the 17th “ReA” International Animation Film and Visual Arts Festival from October 19 to 25. The week-long event will bring together artists, filmmakers, animators, and audiences from around the world, including members of the Armenian diaspora who continue to play an important role in global animation and comic art. The festival will open on October 19 at the Cinema House with the screening
The Armenian Report Team
Oct 14, 2025
Armenian Genocide Martyr Ignatius Maloyan to Be Canonized at the Vatican
On October 19, the Vatican will host a historic event as Pope Leo XIV leads the canonization ceremony of Blessed Archbishop Ignatius Maloyan, a spiritual leader who was martyred during the Armenian Genocide. Dr. Carlo Coppola, President of the Hrant Nazaryants Armenian Association in Bari, Italy, said: “His canonization is not only the recognition of his personal holiness but also a tribute to the resilience of the Armenian people. It is an occasion to reflect on the history
The Armenian Report Team
Oct 14, 2025
Trump Gloats at Middle East Summit: “I Solved Armenia–Azerbaijan War in One Hour”
At the Middle East Peace Summit in Sharm El-Sheikh on October 13, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump made headlines once again by boasting: “I solved the 32-year-old war between Armenia and Azerbaijan in one hour.” For the first time, Trump correctly pronounced the names of both countries. In past appearances, he repeatedly confused Armenia with “Albania” and referred to Azerbaijan as “Aber-baijan.” His latest remarks show how often he trivializes the devastating conflict whi
The Armenian Report Team
Oct 13, 2025
Jesus Statue Builder Gagik Tsarukyan Enters the Race in Armenia’s 2026 Election
Gagik Tsarukyan, who is well known for his massive Jesus Christ project in Armenia, has announced that he and his political allies will take part in next year’s general elections. Tsarukyan emphasized the need for discussion and cooperation in Armenia, stating that no single person or party can solve the country’s problems alone. He said that experts from different fields will be involved and that members of the alliance do not necessarily need to belong to a political party
The Armenian Report Team
Oct 13, 2025
Armenia’s Economy Minister Welcomes Turkish Investments
Armenia’s Minister of Economy, Gevorg Papoyan, has denied reports that Turkish companies are planning to enter Armenia under the “Trump’s Path” (TRIPP) project. Speaking at the National Assembly, Papoyan said there is no truth to the claims that Turkish or Azerbaijani financial groups will use the program to secretly operate in Armenia. Papoyan explained that Turkish companies have already been active in Armenia since 2012–2013. They are mainly involved in the retail clothing
The Armenian Report Team
Oct 13, 2025
Varazdat Lalayan Wins His Second World Championship Gold
Varazdat Lalayan became a two-time world champion at the World Weightlifting Championships held in Førde, Norway. Lalayan secured his...
The Armenian Report Team
Oct 11, 2025
Government Completes 44-Day War Inquiry, Sends Report to Archives, Denies Public Access
The National Assembly’s Inquiry Committee, which was created to examine the circumstances of Armenia’s defeat in the 2020 44-day war, has completed its investigation after nearly three and a half years of work. However, instead of being made public, the report has been placed in the parliamentary archives and classified. The decision not to release the findings raises serious concerns about government transparency and accountability. For a country that suffered a devastating
The Armenian Report Team
Oct 10, 2025
Armenia Joins the International Union for Conservation of Nature
Armenia has officially become a State Member of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), taking a major step in its...
The Armenian Report Team
Oct 10, 2025
Two Armenian Athletes Win Gold Medals at World Para Powerlifting Championships 2025
Armenia’s youth team made a powerful start at the Cairo 2025 World Para Powerlifting Championships, winning two gold medals and setting a new world record on the very first day of competition. In a great showdown, Khoren Tsaturyan won the gold medal in the men’s up to 59 kg (Rookie & Gen Z) category. He lifted 142 kg, just 1 kg more than his compatriot Artur Babayan, securing the top spot in a close and exciting contest. On October 9, 2025, Tsaturyan went on to achieve even m
The Armenian Report Team
Oct 9, 2025
Robert Kocharyan Announces Return to Politics, Plans to Run in 2026 Parliamentary Elections
Former Armenian President Robert Kocharyan has announced his plan to take part in the 2026 parliamentary elections, signaling his return to the political stage after several years of relative quiet. Kocharyan, who led Armenia from 1998 to 2008, made the announcement during a press conference on October 6, where he outlined his intentions to begin preparing for the elections early next year. He said that his team will start planning the format of his participation in January–F
The Armenian Report Team
Oct 7, 2025
Arman Tatoyan Announces Plan to Enter Politics
Former Human Rights Defender of Armenia Arman Tatoyan has announced that he is entering politics with the goal of uniting people and...
The Armenian Report Team
Oct 6, 2025
Zvartnots Airport Announces $500 Million Expansion, to Install Biometric Passport System
Armenia’s main international gateway, Zvartnots International Airport in Yerevan, is preparing for a major expansion as the country’s...
The Armenian Report Team
Oct 6, 2025
Archbishop Mikael Ajapahian Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Calling for Military Coup, Barred from Speaking to Media
The Yerevan City First Instance Criminal Court of General Jurisdiction has sentenced Archbishop Mikael Ajapahian, the Primate of the...
The Armenian Report Team
Oct 3, 2025
Armenia and U.S. Launch Border Security Partnership Under ‘Crossroads of Peace’ Initiative
Armenian government has agreed to partner with the United States in a new security initiative in the name of protecting its borders. From...
The Armenian Report Team
Oct 3, 2025
Robert Simonyan Becomes World Sambo Champion in Indonesia
Armenia has a new world champion. At the 2025 World Sambo Championship for Juniors and Youth in Indonesia, Robert Simonyan won the gold...
The Armenian Report Team
Oct 3, 2025
Armenian and Azerbaijani Leaders Meet in Copenhagen
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev met in Copenhagen, Denmark, during the European Political...
The Armenian Report Team
Oct 2, 2025
Armenian Veterans Place War Medals on Government Steps in Protest
Photo Credit: Mediamax A powerful protest took place in Yerevan as veterans of the Artsakh wars, including participants of the 44-day...
The Armenian Report Team
Oct 2, 2025
