Real Armenian News

Mar 19

Rare Armenian Books and Manuscripts from Historic Paris Bookstore Acquired and Donated to Keron Foundation

A collection of rare Armenian books and manuscripts from the historic Oriental Bookstore of Hrant Samuelian in Paris has been purchased at auction and donated to the Keron Development Foundation by Wilco. The acquisition brings a significant part of an important cultural archive back into an Armenian institutional setting, where it will be preserved and studied. The collection comes from the Samuelian Oriental Bookstore, a well-known center of Armenian cultural life in Paris

Mar 18

Appeal Sent to International Committee of the Red Cross Urging Immediate Access to Armenian POWs Held in Azerbaijan

A formal appeal has been sent to the President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), calling for urgent action to restore humanitarian access to Armenian prisoners currently detained in Azerbaijan. The letter was issued by the Buenos Aires Chapter of the Society for Orphaned Armenian Relief (SOAR), raising serious concerns about the conditions, legal uncertainty, and lack of communication faced by the detainees. The appeal shows the situation of several Arme

Mar 17

Armenia Assists in Evacuation of Over 550 Indian Nationals from Iran

More than 550 Indian citizens have been evacuated from Iran through Armenia as tensions continue to rise in West Asia. The evacuation was carried out with the assistance of the Armenian authorities, who allowed the safe land-border transit of Indian nationals traveling out of Iran. India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar expressed gratitude to Armenia for helping facilitate the operation. The evacuation effort was organized as part of New Delhi’s broader plan to help i

Mar 16

Filmmaker Faces Charges in Turkey After Screening Film About Armenian Genocide Survivor Aurora Mardiganian

A criminal case has been opened in Turkey against filmmaker Rojhilat Aksoy after she organized a screening of the film “Aurora’s Sunrise,” which tells the story of Armenian Genocide survivor Aurora Mardiganian. Authorities accuse the filmmaker of insulting the Turkish nation, a charge that has been brought under the country’s controversial Article 301 of the Turkish Criminal Code. The case was launched by the regional prosecutor’s office in the southeastern Turkish city of Di

INTERNATIONAL

Mar 16

Draft Text of Armenia’s New Constitution Completed, To Be Reviewed First by Ruling Party Leadership

The draft text of Armenia’s new Constitution has already been completed but will not be immediately released to the public. Instead, it will first be discussed within the leadership structures of the ruling Civil Contract party before any decision is made about publishing it. The announcement was made by Armenia’s Minister of Justice, Srbuhi Galyan, during the first meeting of the Public Council attached to the Ministry of Justice. According to the minister, the prepared draf

Mar 16

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,

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

Mar 16

“Sinners,” Produced by Armenian-American Sev Ohanian, Wins Four Oscars at the 98th Academy Awards

The film “Sinners” was among the major winners at the 98th Academy Awards, taking home four Oscars across several key categories. The movie, produced by Sev Ohanian, Ryan Coogler, and Zinzi Coogler, had entered the ceremony as one of the most nominated films of the year and ended the night with recognition from the Academy. “I’m so proud of my colleagues and I’m extra grateful to my worldwide Armenian community for the never-wavering support in me and my films. From this hist

Mar 15

Romanian-Armenian Filmmaker Natalie Musteata Wins Oscar for Best Live Action Short

Filmmaker of Armenian descent Natalie Musteata has won the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film as co-director of the short film “Two People Exchanging Saliva.” The film gained international recognition throughout the past year and ultimately received one of the highest honors in the film industry at the Academy Awards. “Two People Exchanging Saliva” is a French-language short film written and directed by husband and wife Natalie Musteata and Alexandre Singh. The fil

Mar 15

Armenian-American Producer Sev Ohanian Walks the Red Carpet as “Sinners” Makes Oscar History

Armenian-American film producer Sev Ohanian reached a historic moment in international cinema with his work on the film “Sinners.” The movie has become one of the most talked-about films of the year and earned a record number of nominations at the 98th Academy Awards. Ohanian is the first Armenian-American producer ever nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards. He is also only the second Armenian producer overall to receive this recognition, following British-Armenian

Mar 15

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

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

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