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Ex-Defense Chief Accused of Ordering Troop Withdrawal That Let Azerbaijan Seize Armenian Territory
Armenia has launched a criminal investigation against former Defense Minister Arshak Karapetyan, accusing him of issuing an unlawful order that allowed Azerbaijani forces to seize strategic military positions inside Armenia in 2021—a highly frustrating period for Armenians worldwide who were still reeling from the war in Artsakh just months earlier. The new charges shed light on one of the most unsettling episodes in the post-war period, when Azerbaijan began pushing into sov
The Armenian Report Team
Nov 11
Iranian Consul in Syunik Says TRIPP Project Raises ‘No Concerns’ if It Doesn’t Threaten Iran’s Interests
EXCLUSIVE: In an interview with The Armenian Report’s Ani Khachatryan, the Consulate General of Iran in Kapan, Morteza Abedin Varamin, discussed Iran’s strong diplomatic and economic ties with Armenia, showing regional infrastructure projects, trade developments, and environmental challenges facing the country. Iran has expressed that it has no concerns regarding the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP) project, which includes the construction of the TR
The Armenian Report Team
Nov 11
Armenian Teen Chess Players Celebrate Success in Europe
The Armenian chess community is celebrating a proud moment as two young players from Armenia achieved outstanding victories at the European Youth Chess Championships. Seventeen-year-old Vahe Sukiasyan was crowned European Champion in the under-18 boys’ category, while thirteen-year-old Tigran Hambardzumyan became the runner-up in the under-14 division. The Armenian Chess Federation shared a video of the award ceremony, calling it “a moment of pride for our academy and our nat
The Armenian Report Team
Nov 10
Harutyun Hakobkokhyan Wins Gold at European U-23 Boxing Championship in Yerevan
Armenian boxer Harutyun Hakobkokhyan has won the gold medal at the European Under-23 Boxing Championship held in Yerevan. Hakobkokhyan , the son of world champion and three-time European champion Israel Hakobkokhyan , secured Armenia’s second gold medal in the men’s competition. In the final match, he defeated Russia’s Iznur Zaypulayev with a score of 4:1. Israel Hakobkokhyan , known as one of Armenia’s most celebrated boxers, also serves as his son’s personal coach. During
The Armenian Report Team
Nov 10
Poplavok ‘Privet Rob’ Killing Reopened: Court Orders Exhumation in Kocharyan Bodyguard Case
A Yerevan court has ordered the exhumation of the body of Poghos Poghosyan, who died 24 years ago at a café in the Armenian capital, to determine whether his death was caused by deliberate violence or by an accidental fall during an altercation with a bodyguard of former President Robert Kocharyan. The decision came after prosecutors requested a new forensic examination. They argued that modern testing could reveal bone fractures or other injuries that were not identified in
The Armenian Report Team
Nov 10
Manvel Petrosyan Becomes Armenia’s First Male Gold Medalist at European U-23 Championship in Yerevan
Armenian boxer Manvel Petrosyan has won the gold medal at the European Under-23 Boxing Championship taking place in Yerevan. Competing in the 63.5 kg weight category, Petrosyan faced Egor Kozorezov in the final match and secured victory with a 3:2 decision. In the first round, Petrosyan showed strong confidence and control, landing accurate punches that gave him a clear advantage. The judges awarded him the round. The second round was more intense, but Petrosyan maintained hi
The Armenian Report Team
Nov 10
Pashinyan Threatens to Release Nagorno-Karabakh Negotiation Documents by Year-End
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced that all documents connected to negotiations over Nagorno-Karabakh will be made public before the end of this year. He made this statement due to renewed criticism from former Armenian leaders over his handling of peace talks with Azerbaijan and the events leading up to the 2020 war. Over the weekend, former Presidents Robert Kocharyan and Serzh Sargsyan once again accused Pashinyan of rejecting a realistic peace proposal and
The Armenian Report Team
Nov 10
Armenia’s Elida Kocharyan Becomes Three-Time European Boxing Champion
Armenian boxer Elida Kocharyan has made history by winning her third European Championship title at the Under-23 European Boxing Championships taking place in Yerevan. Competing in the 60 kg weight category, Kocharyan defeated Russia’s Anastasia Alexeyeva with a decisive 5:0 victory, earning another gold medal for Armenia. According to the Armenian Boxing Federation, her latest win marks a new milestone in both Armenian and international boxing history. “This is an exceptiona
The Armenian Report Team
Nov 10
Five Years After the 2020 War: Exclusive with the MP Who Read the Classified Report
Today marks five years since the end of the 44-day war—a war that changed the course of Armenian history and the fate of Artsakh forever. On November 9, 2020, a Russian-brokered ceasefire halted the fighting, but for many Armenians, the war has never truly ended. The wounds remain open, and the questions remain unanswered. One month before the fifth anniversary, the National Assembly’s Inquiry Committee, which spent over three years investigating the causes of Armenia’s defea
Tucker Carlson Condemns Arrests of Armenian Clergy, Calls It a “Grotesque Human Rights Violation” in Interview With Narek Karapetyan & Bob Amsterdam
American journalist Tucker Carlson sharply criticized the Armenian government’s treatment of the Armenian Apostolic Church during a new interview with Narek Karapetyan, the nephew of jailed billionaire philanthropist Samvel Karapetyan. Carlson called the arrests of clergy and critics in Armenia “a grotesque human rights violation” and warned that attempts to rewrite history often go hand in hand with political repression. The interview, which also features international attor
Former Economy Minister Vahan Kerobyan Arrested in Large-Scale Money Laundering Case
Former Minister of Economy Vahan Kerobyan has been arrested in connection with a major money-laundering and corruption case, the Investigative Committee of Armenia confirmed to The Armenian Report . His brother, Avetik Kerobyan, said that law enforcement officers searched his brother’s apartment but did not inform the family which agency carried out the arrest or under which specific case it was made. According to the Investigative Committee, the arrest of the former minister
First Cargo Train in Decades Reaches Armenia Through Azerbaijan
Armenia has received its first cargo shipment in more than three decades that passed through Azerbaijani territory — a major change in regional transport routes since the collapse of the Soviet Union. According to the office of Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, a train carrying over 1,000 tons of Russian wheat reached northern Armenia on November 5. The shipment traveled through Azerbaijan and Georgia before entering Armenian territory. Officials confirmed that another
Fact-Check: The Armenian Report Exposes False Claims of $400,000 Tucker Carlson Payout in Karapetyan–Carlson Interview
EXCLUSIVE: Conflicting reports and unverified claims have circulated across Armenian media in recent days regarding Narek Karapetyan’s upcoming appearance on “The Tucker Carlson Show.” After speaking directly with a source familiar with the situation, The Armenian Report has confirmed several key details and debunked multiple inaccuracies spreading online. No—Tucker Carlson Was Not Paid $400,000 Several pro-government outlets have reported that Narek Karapetyan, nephew of jai
Armenian Weightlifters Bring Home 13 Medals — 7 Gold, 3 Silver, 3 Bronze
The final group of Armenian weightlifters returned home on Thursday after completing their competitions at the European Junior and U23 Weightlifting Championships held in Durrës, Albania. The Armenian Report was at Zvartnots International Airport to welcome the athletes and speak with them about their victories and future goals. Armenia finished the championship with an impressive 13 medals in total — 7 gold, 3 silver, and 3 bronze — it’s one of the country’s strongest team p
On Tsarist Maps, There Is No ‘Azerbaijan’ at All — PM Pashinyan
Old maps from Tsarist Russia clearly show that no country called Azerbaijan existed at all — a fact that strongly undermines Baku’s modern territorial claims against Armenia. These historical maps identify the region as Hayastan (Armenia), proving that the Armenian presence in these lands is ancient and undeniable. During a press briefing on Thursday, Armenia’s Prime Minister referred to these maps when responding to Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev’s latest attempt to rena
Armenia Stands Firm: No Plans to Withdraw Legal Claims Against Azerbaijan
Armenia remains committed to defending its rights and the rights of the people of Artsakh through international law. Despite pressure and misinformation, Yerevan confirms that no legal claims against Azerbaijan will be withdrawn, and the pursuit of justice continues. Armenia’s Representative on International Legal Matters, Karen Andreasyan, reaffirmed that the government has no plans to withdraw or cancel any of its legal cases against Azerbaijan in international courts. Acco
Armenian Citizens Should Live in Armenia, Azeris in Azerbaijan: Armenian FM
Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan made a firm statement during the international Orbeli Forum in Yerevan, emphasizing that citizens of Armenia should live in Armenia, and Azerbaijani citizens should live in Azerbaijan. His words came as a clear response to recent remarks from Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, who once again attempted to distort history and stir tension by calling Armenia’s Lake Sevan “Goycha” and speaking about the “return” of Azerbaijanis to Armeni
Armenian Weightlifters Receive Hero’s Welcome at Zvartnots Airport After Big Wins at European Championship
A group of Armenian weightlifters returned to Yerevan to a warm and emotional welcome at Zvartnots International Airport after completing their participation in the European Junior and U23 Weightlifting Championships. Family members, friends, and fans gathered at the airport holding flowers and flags, greeting the athletes with traditional Armenian music, applause, and celebration. The atmosphere was filled with pride and joy as the returning champions shared their experience
Azerbaijani Analysts Admit “Peace Agenda” Is a Cover for Seizing Armenia’s Syunik Province
At the Orbeli Forum held in Yerevan this week, Azerbaijani analysts openly revealed what Armenia has long known — Baku’s so-called “peace agenda” is nothing but a cover for territorial ambitions and expansionist goals under the name of “unobstructed connection” to Nakhijevan. Rusif Huseynov, the Co-founder and Director of the Baku-based Topchubashov Center, admitted that Azerbaijan’s main focus over the past five years has been on creating a direct and unhindered passage betw
Leaked Files Reveal Baku’s “Western Azerbaijan” Campaign as State-Run Propaganda Plot Against Armenia
Leaked Azerbaijani government documents obtained by OC Media have exposed how Baku’s Presidential Administration is funding and coordinating a propaganda campaign called “Western Azerbaijan” — a narrative that disguises territorial ambitions against Armenia as a humanitarian initiative. What Azerbaijan claims is a cultural or refugee movement is, in reality, a state-controlled strategy aimed at justifying future claims on Armenian land. The campaign uses the term “Western Az
