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U.S. Vice President Deletes Armenian Genocide Reference After Tsitsernakaberd Visit
UPDATE: Vance’s staff later said the original post referencing the Armenian Genocide was shared by mistake by team members who were not traveling on the vice president’s flight. A spokesperson for Vance stated, “This account is run by staff who mainly post photos and videos of the vice president. The vice president’s position on this issue can be found in his comments on the plane.” Speaking to reporters right before boarding his plane to Baku, Vance addressed his visit to th
The Armenian Report Team
Feb 10
Azerbaijan Complaint Leads to Removal of ‘Artsakh’ Title From Olympic Records
International sports bodies removed the title of the song Artsakh from official Olympic records for Armenia’s pair figure skaters after reviewing a complaint submitted by Azerbaijan, a decision critics say amounts to political pressure on cultural expression at the Games. The issue emerged ahead of the figure skating competition at the 25th Winter Olympic Games, where Armenian skaters Karina Akopova and Nikita Rakhmanin are scheduled to perform their short program to Artsakh,
Armenians Protest During Vice President Vance’s Visit, Call for Release of POWs in Azerbaijan
Photo Credit: Narek Aleksanyan| hetq.am As U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance arrived in Armenia for an official visit and held talks with Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, demonstrators gathered outside three different locations in Yerevan to demand the release of Armenian detainees held in Azerbaijan. Many of the protesters were forcibly displaced Armenians from Artsakh, emphasizing that their appeals stem from a lack of confidence in Armenia’s authorities. Former Artsakh human r
U.S. to Transfer Intelligence Drones to Armenia as Vance Endorses Pashinyan and Signs New Energy, Tech Agreements
The United States plans to transfer intelligence drones to Armenia, strengthening the two countries’ military, economic, and technological cooperation. The announcement was made by U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance during a joint press conference with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan in Yerevan. During the press conference, Vice President Vance also stated that he endorses Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan in Armenia’s upcoming parliamentary elections scheduled for June 7, p
Armenia’s Mikayel Mikayelyan Completes Demanding 20km Skiathlon at Winter Olympics
Armenian cross-country skier Mikayel Mikayelyan competed on the fourth competition day of the 25th Winter Olympic Games, taking part in the men’s 20-kilometer skiathlon event, which combines classical and freestyle techniques. The race included 73 athletes from around the world and was one of the most physically demanding events on the Olympic schedule. Mikayelyan finished in 48th place with a time of 51 minutes and 06 seconds. He had started the race in 58th position and end
Armenian Athletes Carry Tricolor at Opening Ceremony of 2026 Winter Olympics
Armenia’s athletes proudly took part in the opening ceremony parade of nations at the 25th Winter Olympic Games in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, carrying the national tricolor before a global audience. Figure skaters Karina Akopova and Nikita Rakhmanin were chosen as Armenia’s flag bearers for the ceremony. The pair made history earlier in the season by securing Armenia’s first-ever Olympic quota in pair figure skating since independence. Behind the flag, Armenia’s full Olympi
Armenian Parliamentary Elections Officially Scheduled for June 7: Keep or Remove Pashinyan
President Vahagn Khachaturyan has signed a decree officially setting Armenia’s next regular National Assembly elections for June 7. This is the formal start of the election timeline and confirms earlier public statements by government officials about when the vote would take place. The decree was published on the President’s official website and will take legal effect the day after its publication. With this step, the country has entered the final months before voters choose
Azerbaijan Complains About Artsakh Music Choice by Armenian Figure Skaters at Olympic Games
A new controversy has surfaced at the opening of the Winter Olympic Games in Milan after Azerbaijan’s National Olympic Committee filed a formal complaint with the International Olympic Committee over the music selected by Armenia’s figure skating representatives. The Azerbaijani side argued that the chosen piece carried political meaning and described it as “politically charged and separatist” in its submission. The objection focused on the decision by Armenian pair skaters K
Armenian Figure Skaters to Compete at 2026 Olympics to ‘Artsakh’
Photo: ©ISU Armenia’s figure skating pair, Karina Akopyan and Nikita Rakhmanin, are preparing to compete at the 2026 Winter Olympics to music by composer Ara Gevorgyan, skating to his piece “Artsakh”. Their short program on Feb. 15 has already drawn widespread attention and strong reactions online. The pair first used this music earlier in competition, and the routine quickly spread across social media. According to Akopyan, the performance reached a huge audience and was re
Meet the Armenian Athletes Competing in the Winter Olympics
As the 25th Winter Olympic Games approach, Armenian athletes are preparing to compete on the world’s biggest winter sports stage. The Games will be held from February 6 to 22 in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, and Armenia will be represented by five competitors across skiing and figure skating events. During the winter season leading up to the Olympics, The Armenian Report met and interviewed Armenia’s Olympic hopefuls to learn more about their preparation, goals, and the
Pashinyan Says Peace Is the Greatest Respect for the Victims as He Accepts Award With Aliyev
During the 2026 Zayed Award for Human Fraternity ceremony in Abu Dhabi on February 4, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev spoke about the current state of relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan, saying: “Armenia and Azerbaijan were in a state of war for more than thirty years. Now we have been living in peace for six months. We are learning how to live in peaceful conditions. I can say that this is a special feeling. We are now increasing our trade turnover with Armenia.” Al
From Armenia’s “Siberia” to the Olympic Stage: Athletes Train in Extreme Cold Ahead of 2026 Games
With the Winter Olympics approaching, Armenian athletes are intensifying their training in some of the country’s harshest conditions, determined to compete at the highest level on the world stage. Journalist Ani Khachatryan of The Armenian Report recently traveled to Ashotsk in Armenia’s Shirak region to document preparations by Olympic hopefuls, cross-country skiers Mikayel Mikayelyan and Katya Galstyan. Ashotsk is widely known as the coldest area in Armenia and is often ref
Aliyev Regime Erases Historic Moscow and Kars Treaties From Nakhijevan Constitution
Treaty of Moscow (1921), Turkish committee members Rıza Nur, Yusuf Kemal Tengirşenk, Ali Fuat Cebesoy together with Russian members Georgy Chicherin and his deputy Lev Karakhan. (Photo: Public Domain) Azerbaijan has removed references to the Moscow and Kars treaties from the constitution of its Nakhijevan exclave, a move that has drawn close attention from regional analysts and Armenian media outlets. Former lawmaker and regional analyst Tatevik Hayrapetyan spoke to The Armen
Armenia Works With WHO to Provide Medical Care for Children From Gaza
Photo: Anas Mohammed / Shutterstock Armenia is preparing to help children from Gaza receive medical treatment in Armenian hospitals as part of a humanitarian effort linked to the ongoing crisis in the region. The initiative is being developed in cooperation with the World Health Organization and would allow dozens of Palestinian children to be treated in Armenian healthcare facilities. The plan was announced by Zhirayr Ananyan, Armenia’s deputy permanent representative to the
Armenia PM’s Office Denies Claims Pashinyan Approved LGBT Parade in Yerevan
Armenia’s prime minister’s office has rejected claims spreading online that Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan approved an LGBT community parade in Yerevan on April 7. The statement was made by Prime Minister’s Spokesperson Nazeli Baghdasaryan, who said that the reports circulating in the media and on social networks were false. According to the spokesperson, the material being shared does not match reality and shows signs linked to what officials describe as foreign information
EU Approves About $24 Million in New Military Aid for Armenia After Hungary Lifts Months-Long Block
The European Union has approved a new package of non-lethal military assistance for Armenia worth about $24 million under the European Peace Facility, according to a report by Radio Free Europe that cited sources in Brussels. The decision ends months of delay caused by objections from Hungary, which had blocked the measure since it was first proposed in March. Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó confirmed earlier this year that Budapest was preventing the approval of t
The Armenian Report Team
Jan 29
Pashinyan Justifies Thanking Aliyev Despite Public Anger Over Artsakh
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said on Thursday that he sees no problem with expressing gratitude to Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev for certain decisions that, in his view, have brought practical benefits to Armenia. He made the remarks during a press briefing while responding to questions from Ani Gevorgyan about a controversial statement by Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturyan, who had earlier thanked Aliyev despite strong public criticism over Baku’s actions
The Armenian Report Team
Jan 29
Statue Honoring Four-Day War Hero Robert Abajyan Unveiled at Yerevan School
A statue honoring Four-Day War hero Robert Abajyan was unveiled in the courtyard of Yerevan School No. 147 during a solemn ceremony held on Armenian Army Day. Robert Abajyan was one of the most widely remembered Armenian soldiers of the April 2016 Four-Day War. He became known across Armenia and the diaspora for his steadfast defense of his position under heavy attack. During the fighting, Azerbaijani forces demanded that Armenian troops withdraw, but Abajyan responded over m
The Armenian Report Team
Jan 28
Pashinyan Says Armenia Is Not Preparing for War, as Peace Is His Government’s Primary Security Guarantee
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan used Armenia’s Army Day to speak on recent military reforms, explain changes in the country’s security policy, and insist that his government is focused on peace rather than preparing for another war. The message was delivered on the 34th anniversary of the creation of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Armenia. In it, Pashinyan described the army’s difficult early years and said that major efforts in recent times had begun to reshape the insti
The Armenian Report Team
Jan 28
Armenia Marks Army Day on January 28, Honors Its Armed Forces
Every year on January 28, Armenia celebrates Army Day, a national holiday that honors the Armed Forces of Armenia and remembers their long and difficult history. It’s also the anniversary of the founding of the Armenian Army in the early years of Armenia’s modern independence. Army Day is a public and non-working holiday in Armenia. It was first celebrated as an official holiday in 2001 when the government made it an official day off. Since then, state ceremonies and tributes
The Armenian Report Team
Jan 28
