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Pashinyan Accuses Artsakh Forces of “Fleeing,” Former Artsakh President Fires Back
Tensions have risen between Former President of Artsakh Samvel Shahramanyan and Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan following recent statements about the events surrounding the fall of Artsakh. Shahramanyan strongly criticized comments made by the Armenian prime minister, who suggested that claims by the former leadership of Artsakh about resistance during wartime were exaggerated or false. Shahramanyan described these remarks as harmful and said they are meant to create division
Diasporan Skater Finds His Armenian Roots on Ice While Building International Career
A 19-year-old Diasporan figure skater representing Armenia is building his international career while reconnecting with his roots and contributing to the gradual growth of winter sports in the country. Semen Daniliants has been skating since the age of three and has represented the Armenian national team since 2020. His decision to represent Armenia is closely tied to his family history. He explained that his relatives on his father’s side are Armenian and that his family lef
Putin Presses Pashinyan to Allow Jailed Russian-Armenian Billionaire Ally to Join Armenia Elections
Russian President Vladimir Putin pressed Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan to allow broader political participation in Armenia’s upcoming elections, signaling support for detained Russian-Armenian billionaire Samvel Karapetyan, whose dual citizenship currently bars him from running under Armenian law. The exchange took place during Pashinyan’s working visit to Moscow, where the two leaders discussed a range of sensitive issues, including Armenia’s parliamentary election
High School Student Arrested After Church Confrontation With PM Pashinyan
A high school student has been placed under pre-trial detention in Armenia after an incident at Saint Anna Church in which he attempted to strike Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. The case has drawn widespread public attention, not only because of the student’s age, but also due to the deeper social tensions reflected in the confrontation. The incident comes against the backdrop of years of national trauma following the 2020 war and the subsequent loss of Artsakh, also known as
Independence Movement Film Banned as Pashinyan Government Moves to Rewrite Constitution
A film about Armenia’s independence movement has been banned from airing on television, as the country debates changes to its Constitution that could remove references to the Declaration of Independence. The timing of the decision has raised concerns about whether historical narratives tied to Armenia’s path to statehood are being restricted during a sensitive political moment. A court in Armenia has ruled that the film “Our Path to Independence,” created by Tigran Paskevichy
The Armenian Report Team
Mar 31
American University in Armenia Moves Classes Online After Iran Warns of Targeting U.S. Campuses
The American University of Armenia announced that all classes scheduled for March 30 will take place online. The decision was made as a precaution due to security concerns linked to recent regional developments. The university informed students and staff that the shift to online learning is temporary and preventive. Officials explained that the decision was influenced by statements made by Iran regarding possible actions against American educational institutions in parts of W
The Armenian Report Team
Mar 30
Man Attempts to Strike Pashinyan During Palm Sunday Service at Saint Anna Church in Yerevan
An incident unfolded on March 29 at Saint Anna Church during a Palm Sunday service attended by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and members of his team - which shows the growing tension inside Armenia, even in places of worship. According to available information, the situation began while Pashinyan was inside the church. A young man in the crowd tried to move closer, shouting, “I want to stand in the middle,” as he pushed forward. Security personnel quickly stepped in, stoppin
The Armenian Report Team
Mar 29
Palm Sunday Celebrated at Christianity’s Oldest Nation, Children Take Center Stage
The Armenian Apostolic Church markets celebrating Palm Sunday on March 29 with a series of religious ceremonies at the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, one of the most important spiritual centers for Armenians around the world. The day, which commemorates the Triumphal Entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem, was observed as a special occasion dedicated to children, following a blessing declared by His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians. The ce
The Armenian Report Team
Mar 29
Armenia Signs Historic $300 Million AI Deal in First-Ever Syndicated Loan
Armenia has taken a major step in developing its financial and technology sectors by signing its first-ever syndicated loan agreement to support a large artificial intelligence project. The deal brings together six financial institutions to provide $300 million in financing to Firebird AI, making it the largest transaction of its kind in the country’s banking history. The agreement is a new stage for Armenia’s financial system, introducing a model in which multiple banks and
The Armenian Report Team
Mar 27
Armenian Court Drops Treason Charges Against MFA Employee Accused of Spying for Azerbaijan
Ashkhen Aleksanyan, an employee of Armenia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs who had been accused of state treason and was reported to have had ties with an Azerbaijani, has been acquitted by a Yerevan court. The decision was announced by her lawyer, Abgar Poghosyan, in a post on his Facebook page. The case, which began in the summer of 2025, drew wide public attention due to serious allegations of espionage and conflicting reports in the media about the identity and role of the
The Armenian Report Team
Mar 27
Winston Churchill, Celine Dion, Salma Hayek, Monica Bellucci — And Now Suren Papikyan: France’s Top Legion of Honour Goes to Armenia’s Defense Minister
Armenia’s Minister of Defense Suren Papikyan has been awarded one of France’s highest national honors, the Legion of Honour. The award was granted by decree of French President Emmanuel Macron. Papikyan shared the news publicly, confirming that the distinction had been officially bestowed upon him. “The decoration was presented to me by French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu, who highly appreciated my significant contribution to the development of Armenia–France relations,”
The Armenian Report Team
Mar 27
Pashinyan to Parade New Weapons Days Before Vote; Opposition Calls It Political Theater
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has announced that newly acquired military equipment will be presented to the public during a large event in Yerevan later this spring, describing it as an “accountability event rather than a military parade.” Speaking at a press briefing on Thursday, Pashinyan said the event will take place on May 28 in Republic Square, the central location traditionally used for major state ceremonies. The date coincides with Republic Day, one of Arme
The Armenian Report Team
Mar 27
Armenian Pair Finishes in Top 8 at World Championships With Best Career Result
The Armenian figure skating pair - Karina Akopova and Nikita Rakhmanin delivered the strongest performance of their careers at the 2026 World Figure Skating Championships in Prague, finishing eighth overall in the pairs competition. The duo earned a combined total of 190.46 points across their short and free programs, scoring a new personal best on the world stage. The result places the Armenian skaters among the top pairs globally and shows the steady progress and growing co
The Armenian Report Team
Mar 26
Armenian Skaters Open Up After Olympics, Address “Artsakh” Music Controversy
INTERVIEW: In a one-on-one interview with The Armenian Report, Armenian Olympic figure skaters Karina Akopova and Nikita Rakhmanin spoke after returning from the Games, reflecting on an experience that brought both pride and pressure—from the excitement of the Olympic Village to the controversy surrounding their music choice. The skaters said they became aware of the issue during their training camp in Switzerland, where they learned that Azerbaijan had filed a complaint aga
The Armenian Report Team
Mar 25
American Footballer Alexah Fite Leaves Texas To Build Soccer Career in Armenia
The Armenian Report met with Pyunik women’s team player Alexah Fite, an American footballer who has traveled far from home to continue her career in Armenia and take part in European competition. For many players, moving abroad is part of the dream of building a football career. For Fite, that journey led from Dallas, Texas, to Armenia, where she joined Pyunik and stepped into a new football culture, a new country, and a very different daily life. Fite’s path to Armenia began
The Armenian Report Team
Mar 24
Armenian Authorities Block Catholicos Karekin II From Traveling to Ilia II Funeral
The investigator has rejected a motion that would have allowed the Catholicos of All Armenians, Karekin II, to travel to Georgia, according to lawyer Ara Zohrabyan. The decision prevents the head of the Armenian Apostolic Church from attending the funeral of the Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia, Ilia II, who passed away on March 17 at the age of 93. The Georgian Church had officially invited the Catholicos to attend the funeral ceremony and take part in the Divine Liturgy
The Armenian Report Team
Mar 23
Pashinyan Tells Daughter of Fallen Artsakh Hero She “Escaped” — Later Issues Apology After Metro Confrontation
A public confrontation between Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and a woman forcibly displaced from her indigenous home in Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) escalated into a heated argument in the Yerevan metro, exposing the deep pain and unresolved tensions surrounding the fate of Artsakh Armenians. The incident took place during an informal interaction with citizens, within the framework of an undeclared campaign by the ruling Civil Contract party. In recent weeks, Pashinya
The Armenian Report Team
Mar 23
Rare Armenian Books and Manuscripts from Historic Paris Bookstore Acquired and Donated to Keron Foundation
A collection of rare Armenian books and manuscripts from the historic Oriental Bookstore of Hrant Samuelian in Paris has been purchased at auction and donated to the Keron Development Foundation by Wilco. The acquisition brings a significant part of an important cultural archive back into an Armenian institutional setting, where it will be preserved and studied. The collection comes from the Samuelian Oriental Bookstore, a well-known center of Armenian cultural life in Paris
The Armenian Report Team
Mar 18
Armenia Assists in Evacuation of Over 550 Indian Nationals from Iran
More than 550 Indian citizens have been evacuated from Iran through Armenia as tensions continue to rise in West Asia. The evacuation was carried out with the assistance of the Armenian authorities, who allowed the safe land-border transit of Indian nationals traveling out of Iran. India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar expressed gratitude to Armenia for helping facilitate the operation. The evacuation effort was organized as part of New Delhi’s broader plan to help i
The Armenian Report Team
Mar 16
Draft Text of Armenia’s New Constitution Completed, To Be Reviewed First by Ruling Party Leadership
The draft text of Armenia’s new Constitution has already been completed but will not be immediately released to the public. Instead, it will first be discussed within the leadership structures of the ruling Civil Contract party before any decision is made about publishing it. The announcement was made by Armenia’s Minister of Justice, Srbuhi Galyan, during the first meeting of the Public Council attached to the Ministry of Justice. According to the minister, the prepared draf
The Armenian Report Team
Mar 16
