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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
First Group of Armenians Forcibly Deported From the U.S. Arrives in Armenia
A group of Armenian citizens who were forcibly returned from the United States have arrived in Armenia. The Armenian Ministry of Internal Affairs confirmed to The Armenian Report: “The individuals who were forcibly returned have been moved to Armenia. At this moment, work is being carried out to determine their legal status and complete documentation.” When asked how many people were involved and for further details, an official said: “No. At this moment, only this informatio
The Armenian Report Team
Jan 26
Trump Announces February Trip by VP Vance to Armenia and Azerbaijan
President Donald Trump said Vice President J.D. Vance will travel to Armenia and Azerbaijan in February as part of U.S. efforts to build on a peace agreement signed between the two countries last summer. In a public social media post, Trump praised Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev for upholding the agreement, which was signed in August and aimed at easing long-standing tensions between the neighboring South Caucasus nations. “This
The Armenian Report Team
Jan 23
Armenia Joins Board of Peace as Founding Member Without $1 Billion Fee
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan attended the signing ceremony of the “Board of Peace” charter in Davos, Switzerland. The ceremony took place on January 22 — the official launch of the new international platform. Prime Minister Pashinyan joined the Board of Peace as a founding member at the personal invitation of U.S. President Donald Trump. The initiative brings together world leaders with the aim of managing post-war reconstruction, demilitarization, and regional sta
The Armenian Report Team
Jan 22
Armenia Makes History With First-Ever Euro Futsal Win
Armenia opened its Euro 2026 futsal tournament with a historic 2-1 victory over Ukraine on Thursday — the country’s first-ever win at a European Championship in the sport. The match was played at Zalgiris Arena in Kaunas, Lithuania, where Armenia made its debut appearance at the continental tournament. Coached by Ruben Nazaretyan, the team showed discipline, composure and efficiency to secure a result that stands as a milestone for Armenian sport. Futsal is a fast-paced indoo
The Armenian Report Team
Jan 22
Armenia Approves New Airport Deal That Could Open Syunik to International Flights
Armenia’s government has approved a major change to its airport management agreement that could allow the Syunik Airport in the town of Kapan to begin serving international flights in the future. The decision was made at a Cabinet meeting on January 22 and involves a new amendment to the long-standing concession contract with Corporacion America S.A., the company that operates the country’s main airports in Yerevan and Gyumri. The original concession agreement between Armenia
The Armenian Report Team
Jan 22
Armenian Composer Arno Babajanyan’s Music Labeled ‘Baku Folklore’; Family Seeks Legal Action
Armenian composer Arno Babajanyan, a central figure in Soviet-era popular music, is again at the center of controversy after his work was labeled “Baku folklore” on Azerbaijani social media — a claim his family says is false and erases the composer’s authorship. The label appeared under posts featuring performances by Azerbaijani singer Muslim Magomayev, whose most famous songs were written by Babajanyan. In several Azerbaijani-language posts, Babajanyan’s name is omitted ent
The Armenian Report Team
Jan 22
Armenia’s 2026 Elections Face Rising Political and Security Risks, New Report Warns
Armenia’s next parliamentary elections, planned for June 2026, are expected to take place in a tense political and security environment, with growing internal weaknesses and serious external pressures. A new risk assessment by the Yerevan-based Center for Culture and Civilization Studies warns that while technical improvements have strengthened election-day procedures, many deeper problems remain that could affect the overall fairness and credibility of the vote. According to
The Armenian Report Team
Jan 21
Trump Invites Armenia to Join Board of Peace, Pashinyan Accepts
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has accepted an invitation from U.S. President Donald Trump to join the newly proposed Board of Peace, making Armenia a founding member in the U.S.-led intergovernmental body. The Board of Peace was introduced by Trump as an initiative aimed at promoting stability, restoring lawful and dependable governance, and securing long-term peace in regions affected by conflict or at risk of future violence. Trump extended the invitation in his r
The Armenian Report Team
Jan 20
After 21 Years, Ski Federation President Resigns Over Funding Crisis and Ministry Disputes
Gagik Sargsyan has announced his resignation as president of the Armenian Skiing Federation, ending more than two decades of work inside the organization. His decision comes after years of unresolved disagreements with the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport (MoESCS), continued funding delays, and growing pressure on the federation following a recent international controversy. Sargsyan has been involved in the federation for 21 years, holding several leadership
The Armenian Report Team
Jan 20
