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Malkhas Amoyan Wins Fifth Straight European Gold Medal
Armenian Greco-Roman wrestler Malkhas Amoyan has once again confirmed his dominance on the European stage, winning his fifth consecutive gold medal at the European Wrestling Championships. Competing in the 77 kg weight category at the tournament held in Tirana, Amoyan secured victory in the final against Georgian wrestler Ramaz Zoidze. The match ended with a 1:1 score, but Amoyan was declared the winner based on the criterion of the first point scored. This final was a repeat
The Armenian Report Team
Apr 21
Karen Aslanyan Wins Bronze at European Wrestling Championships in Tirana
Armenian wrestler Karen Aslanyan has won a bronze medal at the European Greco-Roman Wrestling Championships held in Tirana, the capital of Albania. Competing in the 63 kg division, Aslanyan delivered a strong performance in the bronze medal bout. His opponent was Poland’s Mayirbek Salimov. The Armenian wrestler dominated the match from the start and secured a clear 11:0 victory, leaving no doubt about his superiority on the mat. With this result, Aslanyan earned a place on th
The Armenian Report Team
Apr 21
Gor Sahakyan Takes Silver for Armenia at European Weightlifting Championships in Batumi
Armenia has secured another medal at the European Weightlifting Championships currently taking place in Batumi, Georgia, as national team member Gor Sahakyan delivered a strong performance in the 71 kg men’s category. Sahakyan, a two-time European champion, competed among the top athletes in his weight class and showed consistency across both lifts. In the snatch event, he successfully lifted 146 kg and then improved his result with a 150 kg lift. His performance in this disc
The Armenian Report Team
Apr 21
Malkhas Amoyan Named Europe’s Best Greco-Roman Wrestler for 2025 Ahead of Title Push
Malkhas Amoyan has been officially named the best Greco-Roman wrestler in Europe for 2025 during the European wrestling congress held in Tirana, the capital of Albania, according to the Wrestling Federation of Armenia. The recognition is another major honor to Amoyan’s growing career. The Armenian wrestler is already a bronze medalist from the Paris Olympic Games, a two-time world champion, and a four-time European champion. Now, ahead of another major tournament, he has rece
The Armenian Report Team
Apr 20
Armenian Weightlifter Alexandra Grigoryan Wins Silver at European Championships
Alexandra Grigoryan, a member of the Armenian women’s weightlifting team, has achieved great success at the European Championships. The event took place in Batumi, Georgia, where Grigoryan competed in the women’s 58 kg weight category. In the snatch event, Grigoryan successfully lifted 88 kg and then 91 kg in two attempts. Despite her strong performance, she finished in fourth place in this event. However, she did not give up and continued to compete in the clean and jerk eve
The Armenian Report Team
Apr 20
Garnik Cholakyan Takes Silver for Armenia After One-Kilogram Battle for Gold
Armenian weightlifter Garnik Cholakyan won a silver medal at the European Weightlifting Championships held in Batumi. Competing in the 60 kilogram weight category, Cholakyan recorded a total of 274 kilograms in the combined event. He lifted 124 kilograms in the snatch and followed with 150 kilograms in the clean and jerk. His result placed him in second position, just one kilogram behind Bulgaria’s Angel Rusev, who secured the gold medal with a total of 275 kilograms, includi
The Armenian Report Team
Apr 20
Alen Simonyan Says Azerbaijan Is Blocking Armenia–Turkey Normalization While Pressuring Turkey and Advancing Its Own Talks With Armenia
Azerbaijan is hindering efforts to normalize relations between Armenia and Turkey through political pressure and lobbying, Armenian parliament speaker Alen Simonyan said in an interview with Armenian media outlets based in Turkey. Simonyan described what he called a “strange situation,” in which Azerbaijan continues negotiations with Armenia while effectively preventing Turkey from doing the same. He said Turkey appears constrained by its close ties with Azerbaijan. Despite t
The Armenian Report Team
Apr 19
Armenian Court Lifts Travel Ban on Catholicos Karekin II as Government-Church Clash Continues
An Armenian court has lifted a travel ban that had been placed on Karekin II earlier this year, in a case that shows the deepening tensions between the Armenian Apostolic Church and the government of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. The restrictions were introduced about two months ago by law-enforcement authorities and applied not only to the Catholicos but also to six bishops. The move came after charges were filed in connection with Karekin II’s decision in January to defro
The Armenian Report Team
Apr 13
U.S. Pushes Forward With TRIPP Corridor Through Armenia Despite War With Iran
The United States has said it remains committed to moving forward with a major regional infrastructure plan that would create a transit corridor for Azerbaijan through Armenia, even as tensions and war involving Iran continue to affect the wider region. According to the U.S. State Department, the project known as the “Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity,” or TRIPP, continues to be a priority. The initiative is designed to improve regional connections and econom
The Armenian Report Team
Apr 10
Inside Armenia’s Push to Compete in the Global AI Economy
Armenia is increasingly positioning itself as a growing player in the global digital economy, with leaders from international technology companies, financial institutions, and local innovators highlighting the country’s progress during the recent Doing Digital Forum in Yerevan. The event brought together key voices to discuss how countries can adapt to rapid technological change, build modern infrastructure, and compete in the era of artificial intelligence and digital financ
The Armenian Report Team
Apr 10
Lemkin Institute Warns of Political Interference, Raises Alarm Over Genocide Museum Director’s Resignation and Calls for Academic Freedom in Armenia
The Lemkin Institute for Genocide Prevention and Human Security has issued a strong statement criticizing recent developments in Armenia surrounding the leadership of the Armenian Genocide Museum-Institute. The organization raised concerns over what it describes as political interference in an academic institution following the resignation of its director, Edita Gzoyan. The statement connects the situation to broader issues of historical memory, academic freedom, and regional
The Armenian Report Team
Apr 10
Armenian Church Condemns Government Election Plan as “Unlawful,” Warns of Threat to National Unity
The Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin has issued a strong statement criticizing the ruling Civil Contract party over its pre-election program, warning that proposed actions related to the Armenian Apostolic Church raise serious constitutional and spiritual concerns. In its official statement, the Mother See said it “strongly condemns the inclusion of unacceptable provisions regarding the Armenian Apostolic Holy Church in the pre-election program of the ‘Civil Contract’ party.” T
Armenian Government Pushes to Require AI Labels on TV Content
Image generated using artificial intelligence (AI) Armenia may soon require TV channels to tell viewers when what they’re watching isn’t entirely real. On April 7, the country’s National Assembly took up a new proposal that would force television broadcasters to clearly label any content created using artificial intelligence(AI). The goal is simple: make sure people know when what they’re seeing has been generated by machines, not humans. The proposal was introduced by Minist
Armenian Government Tries to Change Election Rules Days Before Registration, Opposition Pushes Back
Armenia’s parliament has entered a tense and fast-moving debate over election rules—just days before the election process officially begins—raising questions about fairness, timing, and political intent. On April 7, Armenia’s National Assembly opened an extraordinary session to review proposed changes to the country’s Electoral Code of Armenia. While the proposal may sound technical, it has quickly turned into a political flashpoint, drawing strong reactions from both the rul
“A Whole Civilization Will Die Tonight”: Trump Warns as Russia Evacuates Citizens from Iran Through Armenia
Photo Credit: Hetq.am A total of 175 Russian citizens evacuated from Iran arrived in Armenia on April 6 and were later flown to Moscow on a special flight from Yerevan, as evacuation efforts continue due to rising tensions in the region. The group entered Armenia through the Nurduz–Agarak border checkpoint before continuing their journey home. The evacuees were employees of the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant. Their relocation is part of a broader effort to move foreign national
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,
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
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
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
The Day Jesus Was Crucified: Why Christians Call It Good Friday
Image generated using artificial intelligence (AI) Good Friday is one of the most important and solemn days in Christianity. It’s the day when Jesus Christ was crucified and died. The events remembered on this day are at the center of Christian belief and explain both the meaning of suffering and the idea of salvation. According to Christian teaching, the crucifixion of Jesus did not happen by accident. It took place in a complex political and religious environment in first-c
