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Norik Makaryan Wins Gold at Karate1 Youth League in Italy
Armenian youth karate athlete Norik Makaryan won the U14 −40 kg title at the Karate1 Youth League Jesolo–Venice 2025 tournament, currently underway in Italy. The Karate Federation shared the news, announcing, "Norik Makaryan is the champion of the Karate1 Youth League. Norik Makaryan, an athlete of Armenia’s youth karate team, became the champion in the U14 -40 kg category at the ongoing Karate1 Youth League – Jesolo Venice 2025 tournament in Italy, the Federation reports. We
The Armenian Report Team
Dec 8, 2025
Sev Ohanian Receives Golden Globe Nomination for Producing “Sinners”
Armenian-American film producer Sev Ohanian has received a Golden Globe nomination for his work on Sinners . The film, produced by Ohanian alongside Ryan Coogler and Zinzi Coogler, is nominated for Best Motion Picture – Drama at the 2026 Golden Globe Awards, according to the Armenian Film Society. The ceremony will air live on CBS on Sunday, Jan. 11, at 5 p.m. PST. Sinners has emerged as one of the most acclaimed films of the year. It was named among the year’s best by the A
The Armenian Report Team
Dec 8, 2025
Khachkar Studios Allocates $10 Million of $100 Million Directly to the “Faithful” of the Armenian Eastern Diocese
Khachkar Studios has launched an unusual strategy within the world of religious philanthropy: giving $10 million to go directly to the “Faithful” as part of its larger $100 million initiative to rebuild Armenian Christian participation in the U.S. The move raises an important question—can direct community funding succeed where traditional top-down approaches have stalled? A two-year review of 106 Armenian parishes uncovered sobering trends. Weekly attendance is far lower than
The Armenian Report Team
Dec 6, 2025
Catholicos Karekin II Returns to Armenia and Addresses Growing Tensions Between Church and Government
Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II returned to Armenia on Saturday evening after completing a visit to Switzerland and France. His arrival at Zvartnots International Airport took place at a tense moment for the Armenian Apostolic Church, following the recent arrest of one of its senior clerics. A group of citizens gathered at the airport to welcome the Catholicos, chanting “Ve-ha-par”. The Armenian Report’s Ani Khachatryan was at Zvartnots Airport covering the return. Spe
The Armenian Report Team
Dec 6, 2025
Turkey Puts Journalist on Trial for Letting Armenian Youth Speak — Reporter Faces Criminal Charges for Story on Genocide Trauma
Turkish journalist Tuğçe Yılmaz is facing prosecution for an article she wrote about the experiences of Armenian youth in Turkey and their connection to the historical trauma of the Armenian Genocide. The case shows the continued restrictions on journalists who address Armenian issues or challenge official narratives in Turkey. Yılmaz, an editor at the independent media outlet Bianet , published the story titled “Turkey’s Armenian youth speak: 109 years of mourning.” The art
The Armenian Report Team
Dec 4, 2025
Armenia and European Union Lift Partnership to Strategic Level with New Agreement and €15 Million Support Package
Armenia and the European Union have formally raised their relationship to a strategic level after signing a new long-term cooperation agenda in Brussels. The news was announced during the 6th Armenia–EU Partnership Council meeting, where Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas presented the new direction of the partnership. Mirzoyan confirmed the shift in a social media post shortly after the mee
The Armenian Report Team
Dec 2, 2025
Armenian Government Publishes Full Archive of Nagorno-Karabakh Negotiation Documents
The Armenian government has released a large collection of documents that show how the negotiation process around the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict developed from the 1990s until 2020. The files were posted on the official government website gov.am and include proposals, draft agreements, negotiation notes, and publicly known international statements that shaped the diplomatic history of the conflict. According to the government, the uploaded materials come from several state i
The Armenian Report Team
Dec 2, 2025
Historic Armenian Monastery in Turkey’s Van Faces Collapse
The Armenian Varakavank monastery, located in Bakracli village in Turkey’s Van Province, is on the verge of destruction, according to Ermenihaber. Locals call the site the “Seven Churches.” Varakavank was built in the 7th century in the historical Armenian province of Vaspurakan. It is situated on the slopes of Mount Varaka, in the southeastern part of Van city. The monastery was once the seat of the Archbishop of Van. Today, most of the original churches no longer exist. Onl
The Armenian Report Team
Dec 2, 2025
Air Pollution in Yerevan Reaches ‘Hazardous’ as Winter Begins, Putting Children and Elderly at High Risk
Photo Credit: Narek Aleksanyan| hetq.am Yerevan is once again facing severe air pollution as the winter season begins, creating dangerous conditions for residents across the capital. Children, elderly people, and anyone with breathing problems are especially at risk. The city’s geography makes the problem harder to control, and seasonal changes are now adding new pressure. Yerevan sits in a bowl-shaped area surrounded by hills. Because of this, polluted air gets trapped close
The Armenian Report Team
Dec 1, 2025
Armenia Wins Its First Medal at the Karate World Championships
Armenia has achieved a new milestone by winning its first-ever medal at the Karate World Championships. The Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports announced the news on its official Facebook page. At the 27th World Championships in Cairo, Egypt, 21-year-old Suren Harutyunyan earned a bronze medal in the 75 kg category. He won the medal match by defeating U.S. competitor Scott Thomas with a score of 2–0. This result is significant because Armenia had never won a me
The Armenian Report Team
Dec 1, 2025
Elmira Karapetyan Takes First Place at Polish Open Kaliber Tournament
Armenian shooter Elmira Karapetyan achieved another major career victory by winning the “Polish Open Kaliber” international tournament held in Białystok, Poland. The competition brought together skilled shooters from different countries, and the final day was dedicated to individual events. Karapetyan, who has been part of Armenia’s national shooting team for many years, delivered a strong performance throughout the event. She scored 569 points in the qualification round, ens
The Armenian Report Team
Dec 1, 2025
OSCE Officially Dissolves Minsk Group After 30 Years of Artsakh Mediation
The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) has officially confirmed the complete closure of the Minsk process, its institutions, and all structures linked to it. This is the formal end of an international mediation format that had been in place for more than three decades to help resolve the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. According to the OSCE, the dissolution became effective on November 30 at 11:59 pm. The move followed a decision by the OSCE Ministerial Co
The Armenian Report Team
Dec 1, 2025
Pope Leo Sends Greetings to Karekin II During Visit to Armenian Church in Istanbul
Pope Leo XIV visited the Armenian Apostolic Cathedral in Istanbul on November 30, where he prayed and delivered a message focused on unity, Christian history, and renewed dialogue between churches. According to Vatican News, the Pope sent warm greetings to His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians, as well as to the Armenian Apostolic community living in Turkey. During his message, he thanked God “for the courageous Christian witness that the Armenian people have s
The Armenian Report Team
Nov 30, 2025
Large Wildfires in Armenia Enter Fourth Day as Thousands Join Firefighting Efforts
Armenia is facing one of its most challenging wildfire situations in recent years, with major fires burning across several provinces and emergency crews working day and night to stop the flames. More than 1,800 rescue workers, firefighters, police officers, and eco-guards are now involved, along with military aircraft and dozens of units of equipment. The main wildfire started on November 21 in dry grassland between the villages of Chambarak and Ttujur. Strong winds and steep
The Armenian Report Team
Nov 25, 2025
