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Armenia’s No. 1 Lightweight Arman Tsarukyan Defeats Dan Hooker, Sending Title Message to the UFC
Arman Tsarukyan defended his top position in the UFC lightweight division with a dominant victory over Dan Hooker of New Zealand at UFC 265 in Doha, Qatar. The Armenian fighter secured a clear win that strengthened his status as a leading contender for the championship title. In the lightweight division (70 kg), Tsarukyan, representing Armenia and ranked No. 1, faced No. 6-ranked Hooker and won by a choke submission. During the second minute of the second round, Tsarukyan bro
The Armenian Report Team
Nov 22, 2025
Arman Tsarukyan Enters UFC Qatar Walkout With Armenian Yarkhushta, a Traditional Warrior Dance
Armenian fighter Arman Tsarukyan made a powerful cultural statement ahead of his upcoming UFC Qatar fight by walking to the ring with Yarkhushta, a traditional Armenian battle dance known for its strong rhythm and historic connection to warriors. Yarkhushta is performed with loud drumbeats and fast movements, creating an intense atmosphere meant to raise strength and spirit before a fight. For centuries, Armenian soldiers used this dance to build unity and courage before ente
The Armenian Report Team
Nov 22, 2025
Arman Tsarukyan Clashes With Dan Hooker at UFC Qatar Weigh-Ins
UFC Qatar will take place on November 22, the organization’s first-ever event in the country. Final preparations in Doha ended with high tension as lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan and his opponent Dan Hooker faced off during the official weigh-ins on Friday evening. The staredown between the two main event fighters quickly escalated. Both men had successfully made weight and stepped forward for their last faceoff before fight night. During the moment, Hooker began “aggr
The Armenian Report Team
Nov 21, 2025
Street in Astana Named After Mesrop Mashtots as Armenia and Kazakhstan Expand Cultural Ties
A street in Astana has officially been named after Mesrop Mashtots, the creator of the Armenian alphabet — a significant moment in the cultural cooperation between Armenia and Kazakhstan. The development was reported by Public Radio correspondent Lena Badeyan from the Kazakh capital. The inauguration ceremony for Mesrop Mashtots Street brought together senior officials from both countries. Deputy Prime Ministers and Ministers of Culture of Armenia and Kazakhstan attended the
The Armenian Report Team
Nov 21, 2025
Armenian Architect Sargis Sargsyan Helps Win International Competition for New Hamburg State Opera
Armenian architect Sargis Sargsyan, a member of the well-known Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG), has helped secure a major international victory by co-leading the winning design for the new Hamburg State Opera in Germany. The project stood out in a competitive global field due to its modern vision, bold design language, and innovative approach to architecture. Sargsyan’s success in one of the world’s most respected architectural competitions highlights the growing presence of Armeni
The Armenian Report Team
Nov 19, 2025
Armenian-American Composer Mary Kouyoumdjian Makes History With GRAMMY Nomination for Opera Recording
Armenian-American composer and documentarian Mary Kouyoumdjian has made history in the American music world. Her chamber opera “Adoration” has been nominated for a 2026 GRAMMY Award for Best Opera Recording. This is the first time an opera by an Armenian composer has been recognized in this category. The nomination shows her growing influence in contemporary music and brings wider attention to Armenian voices in the arts. “Adoration” is based on Atom Egoyan’s film of the s
The Armenian Report Team
Nov 17, 2025
414-Year-Old Armenian Monument Discovered in Ukraine
A rare piece of Armenian history has been uncovered in the Ternopil region of western Ukraine, where researchers recently identified a 414-year-old monument hidden beneath a village home in Yazlovets. What locals long believed to be a simple spring in a cellar turned out to be something far more remarkable — an underground structure known as the “Armenian Well,” built in 1611. Most of the installation sits below ground, which explains why it remained unnoticed for more than f
The Armenian Report Team
Nov 13, 2025
Armenia to Showcase Zadik Zadikian’s “Ode to Lord Byron” at 2026 Venice Biennale
Armenia will take part in the 61st Venice International Art Biennale with a presentation titled “Ode to Lord Byron” by contemporary artist Zadik Zadikian. The prestigious exhibition will be held from May 9 to November 22, 2026, under the theme “In Minor Keys.” The decision to select Zadikian’s project came after a national competition organized to determine the artist and curator for the Armenian Pavilion. On October 16, the jury reviewed seven submissions and voted in a clo
The Armenian Report Team
Nov 12, 2025
Armenian Students Across America Unite to Fund Education for Displaced Youth in Armenia
A nationwide campaign launched by the All-Armenian Student Association (All-ASA) and the Fund for Armenian Relief (FAR) is bringing together Armenian students across the United States to help their peers in Armenia. The initiative, called the All-ASA x FAR National Fundraising Challenge, aims to raise $30,000 to fund the education of 12 students at the Armenian Creative Technologies (ACT) College in Parakar, near Yerevan. The project unites 33 ASA chapters from universities a
The Armenian Report Team
Nov 10, 2025
Producer Sev Ohanian Makes Hollywood History as Sinners Becomes One of the Most-Nominated Films in Grammy History with Five Nods
Armenian-American producer Sev Ohanian is once again making headlines in Hollywood. His latest film, Sinners, continues its record-breaking success — this time at the 68th annual Grammy Awards, where it has earned five nominations, becoming one of the most-nominated films in Grammy history. Directed by Ryan Coogler, Sinners is a dark, emotional Southern gothic drama that explores themes of faith, guilt, and survival through a mix of horror and spirituality. The film has been
The Armenian Report Team
Nov 9, 2025
Armenian Patriarch of Jerusalem Calls on Pashinyan Government to Stop Interfering in Church Affairs
The Armenian Patriarch of Jerusalem, Archbishop Nourhan Manougian, has issued a strong statement in support of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin and Catholicos of All Armenians, Karekin II, urging Armenia’s authorities to refrain from intervening in the internal matters of the Armenian Apostolic Church. According to the statement, the recent actions taken by a defrocked clergyman—allegedly with the backing of Armenian state institutions—are described as illegal and against c
The Armenian Report Team
Nov 3, 2025
Ani Zalinyan Becomes the First Armenian Elected to the Dutch Parliament
Ani Zalinyan has made history by becoming the first Armenian member of the Dutch Parliament following the parliamentary elections in the Netherlands held on October 29. She won a seat as part of the GroenLinks–PvdA alliance, marking an important moment for both Dutch politics and the Armenian community in Europe. Born on June 3, 1993, Zalinyan is an Armenian-born Dutch politician who has been active in local governance before entering national politics. Since 2022, she has se
The Armenian Report Team
Oct 30, 2025
Charles Aznavour’s Sister Aida Passes Away at 102
Aida Aznavour-Karvarents, the sister of legendary French-Armenian singer Charles Aznavour, has passed away at the age of 102. The Aznavour family and the Aznavour Foundation announced her death with deep sorrow, remembering her as a woman of love, strength, and devotion. Born in 1923 in Thessaloniki, Greece, during her family’s exile, Aida shared an unbreakable bond with her brother Charles. They grew up together in Paris, holding close to their Armenian roots and their famil
The Armenian Report Team
Oct 22, 2025
Pope Leo Canonizes Armenian Genocide Martyr Archbishop Ignatius Maloyan at Vatican
On October 19, at St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican, a historic canonization ceremony took place, presided over by Pope Leo XIV. The event honored Archbishop Ignatius Maloyan, an Armenian clergyman who was martyred in 1915 during the Armenian Genocide, along with six other blessed individuals. Images of the six blesseds, including Archbishop Maloyan, were displayed on the façade of St. Peter’s Basilica. Before the ceremony, brief biographies of the blesseds were read to the l
The Armenian Report Team
Oct 19, 2025
New Paris Square Named After Influential Armenian-French Composer Garbis Aprikian
A new square in Paris has been named after the celebrated French-Armenian composer and conductor Garbis Aprikian, recognizing his lifelong devotion to music and culture. The official inauguration took place on October 15 in the 9th arrondissement, coinciding with the first anniversary of Aprikian’s passing. Garbis Aprikian , founder and longtime director of the Sipan-Komitas Choir, is remembered as one of the most influential figures in the Armenian diaspora’s cultural life
The Armenian Report Team
Oct 16, 2025
Sofia Nersesyan to Represent Ukraine at Junior Eurovision 2025 in Tbilisi
Ukrainian-Armenian Sofia Nersesyan has been chosen to represent Ukraine at the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2025 after winning the country’s national selection. The international competition will take place on December 13 in Tbilisi, Georgia. Sofia’s song, Motanka, draws inspiration from one of Ukraine’s most symbolic protective charms, the Motanka doll. The song carries deep themes of care, protection, and resilience. It was written by Svitlana Tarabarova and arranged by O
The Armenian Report Team
Oct 13, 2025
Arman Tatoyan Asked Whether the Diaspora Should Participate in Armenia’s Elections if He Is Elected Prime Minister
Former Human Rights Defender of Armenia, Arman Tatoyan, has officially announced his candidacy for Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia. The announcement came during the launch of his new political initiative, Wings of Unity, which he described as an independent movement focused on solving real issues and forming a responsible government. “We are an independent political initiative. We are here to solve real problems. We are aiming to form a government. I am running for
The Armenian Report Team
Oct 9, 2025
Henrikh Mkhitaryan’s Memoir “My Life Always at the Center” Now Available for Preorder
Famous Armenian footballer Henrikh Mkhitaryan has announced that his memoir, La mia vita sempre al centro (“My Life Always at the...
The Armenian Report Team
Oct 3, 2025
Vardan Ghukasyan Ordered to Leave U.S. but Not Extradited to Armenia
Vardan Ghukasyan, chairman of the DOK party, has been ordered to leave the United States following a decision by an immigration court....
The Armenian Report Team
Oct 3, 2025
BERD Dance Ensemble To Perform in Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York
The BERD Dance Ensemble, Armenia’s honored national dance collective, will travel to the United States this November to share its rich...
The Armenian Report Team
Sep 30, 2025
