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Armenia Becomes 30th State to Ratify the Oviedo Convention on Human Rights and Biomedicine
Armenia has officially become the 30th state to ratify the Council of Europe’s Convention on Human Rights and Biomedicine, also known as the Oviedo Convention. The ratification is a big step in Armenia’s commitment to protecting human dignity and ensuring that medical and scientific progress is guided by ethical principles. The Convention will come into effect for Armenia on February 1, 2026. The official ratification took place on October 15, 2025, in Strasbourg. During the
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Oct 16
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
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Oct 16
Armenian Defense Attorney Brutally Detained for Criticizing Authorities Online
Armenia’s democratic system is facing another serious test after the detention of defense lawyer Aleksandr Kochubayev — one of the attorneys representing defendants in the high-profile case involving Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan and several others accused of terrorism and attempting to seize power. The incident occurred immediately after Thursday’s closed-door court session. Witnesses said masked law enforcement agents detained Kochubayev in a violent and secretive manner. Hi
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Oct 16
Armenia Calls Out Azerbaijan’s Crimes at the UN: 23 Armenians Still Unlawfully Detained and Tortured in Baku
Armenia’s voice at the United Nations has once again exposed Azerbaijan’s ongoing violations of human rights and international law. During the 80th session of the UN General Assembly’s Third Committee, Armenia’s Permanent Representative drew attention to the alarming situation of 23 Armenians who remain unlawfully detained in Baku, Azerbaijan, under harsh and degrading conditions. In a statement, Armenia’s mission strongly condemned the politically motivated use of torture an
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Oct 15
Armenian Government Escalates Church Crackdown: Bishop and 10 Priests Arrested in Aragatsotn Raids
Armenia is once again witnessing a dangerous confrontation between its government and the Armenian Apostolic Church — a clash that creates a deep divisions in the nation’s identity and values. On October 15, Armenian authorities carried out coordinated raids across Aragatsotn Province, arresting ten priests and Bishop Mkrtich Proshyan, the head of the Aragatsotn Diocese and cousin of Catholicos Garegin Nersisyan. The Interior Ministry confirmed the arrests but offered no deta
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Oct 15
UK Lifts 30-Year Arms Embargo on Armenia and Azerbaijan
The United Kingdom has lifted its more than 30-year arms embargo on Armenia and Azerbaijan — this is a major policy change. The decision was announced in a written statement to the British Parliament by Minister of State for Europe, Stephen Doughty. This replaces the government’s earlier position from July 1, 2025, and officially ends the restrictions that were first imposed in 1992 during the outbreak of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. According to Doughty, the original reaso
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Oct 14
ReA 2025: Armenia’s Biggest Animation Festival Brings Global Artists to Yerevan
Yerevan will once again become the center of creativity and imagination as it welcomes the 17th “ReA” International Animation Film and Visual Arts Festival from October 19 to 25. The week-long event will bring together artists, filmmakers, animators, and audiences from around the world, including members of the Armenian diaspora who continue to play an important role in global animation and comic art. The festival will open on October 19 at the Cinema House with the screening
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Oct 14
Armenian Genocide Martyr Ignatius Maloyan to Be Canonized at the Vatican
On October 19, the Vatican will host a historic event as Pope Leo XIV leads the canonization ceremony of Blessed Archbishop Ignatius Maloyan, a spiritual leader who was martyred during the Armenian Genocide. Dr. Carlo Coppola, President of the Hrant Nazaryants Armenian Association in Bari, Italy, said: “His canonization is not only the recognition of his personal holiness but also a tribute to the resilience of the Armenian people. It is an occasion to reflect on the history
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Oct 14
Trump Gloats at Middle East Summit: “I Solved Armenia–Azerbaijan War in One Hour”
At the Middle East Peace Summit in Sharm El-Sheikh on October 13, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump made headlines once again by boasting: “I solved the 32-year-old war between Armenia and Azerbaijan in one hour.” For the first time, Trump correctly pronounced the names of both countries. In past appearances, he repeatedly confused Armenia with “Albania” and referred to Azerbaijan as “Aber-baijan.” His latest remarks show how often he trivializes the devastating conflict whi
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Oct 13
Jesus Statue Builder Gagik Tsarukyan Enters the Race in Armenia’s 2026 Election
Gagik Tsarukyan, who is well known for his massive Jesus Christ project in Armenia, has announced that he and his political allies will take part in next year’s general elections. Tsarukyan emphasized the need for discussion and cooperation in Armenia, stating that no single person or party can solve the country’s problems alone. He said that experts from different fields will be involved and that members of the alliance do not necessarily need to belong to a political party
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Oct 13
Armenia’s Economy Minister Welcomes Turkish Investments
Armenia’s Minister of Economy, Gevorg Papoyan, has denied reports that Turkish companies are planning to enter Armenia under the “Trump’s Path” (TRIPP) project. Speaking at the National Assembly, Papoyan said there is no truth to the claims that Turkish or Azerbaijani financial groups will use the program to secretly operate in Armenia. Papoyan explained that Turkish companies have already been active in Armenia since 2012–2013. They are mainly involved in the retail clothing
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Oct 13
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
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Oct 13
Varazdat Lalayan Wins His Second World Championship Gold
Varazdat Lalayan became a two-time world champion at the World Weightlifting Championships held in Førde, Norway. Lalayan secured his...
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Oct 11
Government Completes 44-Day War Inquiry, Sends Report to Archives, Denies Public Access
The National Assembly’s Inquiry Committee, which was created to examine the circumstances of Armenia’s defeat in the 2020 44-day war, has completed its investigation after nearly three and a half years of work. However, instead of being made public, the report has been placed in the parliamentary archives and classified. The decision not to release the findings raises serious concerns about government transparency and accountability. For a country that suffered a devastating
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Oct 10
