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Catholicos Karekin II Removes Archbishop Abraham Mkrtchyan as Primate of Vayots Dzor After Joining Pashinyan’s Anti-Church Campaign
By the directive of His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians, Abraham Mkrtchyan has been relieved of his duties as Primate of the Vayots Dzor Diocese. The decision was announced by the press service of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. According to the official statement, the decision was made through a Pontifical directive issued by the Catholicos on March 16, 2026. “By a Pontifical directive dated March 16, 2026, His Holiness Karekin II,
The Armenian Report Team
Mar 16
Armenian POW Ruben Vardanyan Unable to Reach Azerbaijan’s Human Rights Defender as Prison Call Is Abruptly Stopped
Armenian POW Ruben Vardanyan attempted to make a public appeal to Azerbaijan’s Ombudsperson Sabina Aliyeva during a phone call with his family on March 13, but the call was forcibly interrupted, according to a statement released by his family. The family said Vardanyan decided to address the ombudsperson publicly after repeated attempts to establish contact had failed. According to the statement, for the previous ten days efforts were made to reach the ombudsperson through hi
The Armenian Report Team
Mar 16
Suren Aghajanyan Becomes U23 European Champion in Greco-Roman Wrestling
Armenian wrestler Suren Aghajanyan has become the Under-23 European Champion in Greco-Roman wrestling in the 60 kg weight category after a dominant performance at the tournament in Zrenjanin, Serbia. In the final bout, Aghajanyan faced Georgian wrestler Giorgi Kocholidze. The Armenian athlete controlled the match from the beginning and secured an early victory with a convincing 9–0 score, becoming the new U23 European champion. Throughout the championship, Aghajanyan showed s
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Mar 15
Pyunik Women Leading the Rise of Women’s Football in Armenia
Women’s football in Armenia is still developing, but in recent years the sport has started to gain more attention and support. Players, coaches, and clubs are working to build stronger teams and create opportunities for young girls who want to play football professionally. Among the clubs leading this development is Pyunik Women’s Football Club, which has become one of the most important teams in the country. Manuk Sargsyan, the coach working with the Pyunik women’s team, say
The Armenian Report Team
Mar 14
Aramayis Harutyunyan Wins Gold at U23 European Wrestling Championships
Armenian wrestler Aramayis Harutyunyan has won the gold medal at the Under-23 European Wrestling Championships in the 130 kg weight category, continuing Armenia’s strong performance at the tournament. In the final bout, Harutyunyan faced Hungary’s Laszlo Darabosh. The match ended with a 1–1 score, but the Armenian wrestler secured the victory under the competition rules and stepped onto the top of the podium as the European champion. Harutyunyan reached the final after a conf
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Mar 14
Armenia’s Only Paralympian Garik Melkonyan Finishes 15th in 10 km Race at Milano Cortina 2026
Armenia’s only representative at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympic Games, Garik Melkonyan, competed in the 10-kilometer race against some of the strongest athletes in the event. A total of 29 athletes took part in the competition. Melkonyan faced tough rivals throughout the race and pushed through the demanding course to complete the full 10 km distance. After the final results were calculated, the Armenian athlete finished 15th overall. Competing in the middle of a s
The Armenian Report Team
Mar 12
Pashinyan Orders Genocide Museum Director to Resign Over Action “Contradicting” Government Policy on Artsakh
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has confirmed that he personally instructed Edita Gzoyan, the director of the Armenian Genocide Museum-Institute, to submit a resignation letter after an incident that he said contradicted the government’s foreign policy. The prime minister made the statement during a government briefing on March 12. His remarks came a day after it became publicly known that Gzoyan had written a resignation letter. Despite the announcement, no official
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Mar 12
Armenian Alphabet Monument Unveiled at European Parliament in Strasbourg
In the French city of Strasbourg, a monument dedicated to the Armenian alphabet has been unveiled near the administrative building of the European Parliament — a symbolic cultural and political moment for Armenia and Europe. The ceremony took place in the presence of Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola, highlighting the importance of language, dialogue, and shared democratic values. The sculpture, titled “Root Scrip
The Armenian Report Team
Mar 11
Pashinyan Accuses Church and Opposition of Pushing Armenia Toward New War in Speech to European Parliament
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan accused the Armenian Apostolic Church and several opposition figures of trying to reignite Armenia’s conflict with Azerbaijan during a speech at the European Parliament on Wednesday. Speaking in Strasbourg, Pashinyan defended his government’s actions against senior church leaders and rejected accusations that the crackdown is politically motivated. In recent months, Armenian authorities have arrested three archbishops and one bishop who
The Armenian Report Team
Mar 11
Armenian Genocide Museum Director Allegedly Forced to Resign After Telling JD Vance About Artsakh War
The director of the Armenian Genocide Museum-Institute (AGMI) in Yerevan, Edita Gzoyan, has resigned from her position only weeks after hosting JD Vance, the Vice President of the United States, during his visit to Armenia. Reports indicate that her resignation came under pressure from the Armenian government. Vance and his wife, Usha Vance, visited the memorial complex on February 10 as part of an official trip to the Armenian capital, Yerevan. During their visit, the couple
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Mar 11
Armenia’s Levik Mikayelyan Wins U23 European Gold, Defeats Azerbaijani in Final After Beating Turk in Semifinal
Armenian wrestler Levik Mikayelyan has won the gold medal at the European Under-23 Freestyle Wrestling Championship, defeating Azerbaijan’s Jeyhun Allahverdiyev in the final. The Armenian athlete secured a narrow 2–1 victory, earning the top place on the podium and bringing an important success for Armenia’s wrestling team. The championship took place in Serbia, where young wrestlers from across Europe competed for continental titles. Mikayelyan competed in the 61 kg weight c
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Mar 11
“If Iran Wanted to Strike Azerbaijan, It Wouldn’t Have Missed”: Iranian Ambassador Rejects Drone Attack Claims
Iran has again denied accusations that it launched drones that struck Azerbaijan’s exclave of Nakhijevan earlier in March. Iran’s Ambassador to Armenia, Khalil Shirgholami, said there would have been no reason for Iran to carry out such an attack. In an interview with Armenian media on Tuesday, Shirgholami rejected Azerbaijan’s claims and argued that if Iran had wanted to attack Azerbaijan, the drones would not have missed their targets. The incident occurred on March 5, when
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Mar 10
Armenian Defense Ministry Rejects Arman Tatoyan’s Claim of New Azerbaijani Position Inside Armenia
Armenia’s Ministry of Defense has denied reports claiming that the Azerbaijani Armed Forces established a new military position inside the sovereign territory of the Republic of Armenia during 2025. Officials say the claims circulating in public discussions and on social media do not correspond to reality and that the position in question remains within the territory of Azerbaijan. The ministry addressed the issue in a video published by its press service. In the video, Defen
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Mar 10
Flight Disruptions in Middle East Leave Armenia’s Gymnastics Team Unable to Reach World Cup in Turkey
Armenia’s men’s national gymnastics team will miss the third stage of the Artistic Gymnastics World Cup after being unable to leave Qatar due to widespread flight disruptions in the Middle East. Many international flights across the region have been canceled as tensions and military developments in the Middle East continue to affect air travel. Several airlines have suspended routes or rerouted flights to avoid affected airspace, making it difficult for travelers to leave cer
The Armenian Report Team
Mar 10
Second Armenian Citizen Returns From Iran With Help of Armenia’s Embassy in Tehran
A second Armenian citizen has returned to Armenia from Iran with the assistance of Armenia’s diplomatic mission in Tehran, as regional tensions continue following the outbreak of large-scale military conflict involving Iran, the United States, and Israel. According to Armenia’s Embassy in Iran, the citizen arrived in Armenia on March 9 with the support of the embassy. Armenian diplomats in Tehran have been actively assisting citizens during the ongoing developments in the reg
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Mar 10
On International Women’s Day, Armenian Men Share How They Celebrate the Women in Their Lives
Each year, The Armenian Report marks International Women’s Day by selecting a theme and speaking with residents on the streets of Yerevan. This year, the focus turned to the men of Armenia and how they celebrate the women in their lives. On March 8, many countries around the world observe International Women’s Day. In Armenia, the holiday has a long-standing tradition and is widely celebrated with flowers, gifts and family gatherings. In central Yerevan, The Armenian Report s
Armenia’s Police and Firefighters Surprise Women in Yerevan With Flowers for International Women’s Day
Armenia’s firefighters and police officers hit the streets on March 8 to surprise women across the capital, Yerevan, with flowers for International Women’s Day. This year, The Armenian Report had a chance to ride along with the Patrol Service and the Fire Rescue Service, capturing the process as officers and rescuers delivered flowers to residents across the city. The gesture was part of a broader effort organized by Ministry of Internal Affairs of Armenia to congratulate wom
Garik Melqonyan to Represent Armenia as Its Only Paralympian at Milano-Cortina Games
As athletes around the world prepare for the upcoming Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympic Games, Armenia’s representative in para cross-country skiing is completing final training sessions in one of the coldest regions of the country. Ahead of the competition, The Armenian Report traveled to the town of Ashotsk in Armenia’s Shirak Province to meet Garik Melqonyan and document his preparations before the Paralympic Games begin. Ashotsk, known for its long winters and extreme
Mirzoyan: Tourists Who Can Afford Long Vacations Abroad Should Not Expect Government to Cover Return Flight Costs Amid War-Related Evacuations
More than one hundred Armenian citizens have returned to Armenia from the Middle East over the past two days as the government continues efforts to assist nationals abroad. The update was announced by Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan during the National Assembly–Government question-and-answer session held on March 4. According to the minister, 110 Armenian citizens were able to return to the country through special arrangements organized by the government. These efforts are p
Satellite Images Show New Azerbaijani Military Position Inside Armenia, Tatoyan Says
Azerbaijani forces have carried out new military incursions inside Armenia’s sovereign territory, establishing additional positions in Gegharkunik Province, according to satellite images and evidence presented Wednesday by Arman Tatoyan, the head of the “Wings of Unity” political initiative and Armenia’s former human rights defender. Tatoyan said the images show that the new Azerbaijani combat-duty position in the Vardenis area did not exist as of July 31, 2025, and that the
