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11 Individuals Leave Artsakh for Armenia After Submitting Official Requests
A small group of people who had remained in Artsakh, also known as Nagorno-Karabakh, have now been relocated to Armenia, Armenia’s Minister of Labor and Social Affairs announced. According to Minister Arsen Torosyan, ten Armenians and one citizen of the Republic of Armenia of Russian nationality living in Artsakh asked to move to Armenia. He explained that the individuals submitted formal requests to the relevant authorities in both Azerbaijan and Armenia. After these petitio
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
Armenian Filmmaker Madeline Sharafian Earns Second Oscar Nomination for Pixar’s ELIO
Madeline Sharafian has earned her second Academy Award nomination, this time for directing Disney/Pixar’s animated feature ELIO . While she was previously nominated in 2021 for Pixar’s BURROW (Best Animated Short Film), ELIO marks her first Oscar nomination for a feature-length film, showing her rise as a major talent in animation and a trailblazer for Armenian filmmakers in Hollywood. Sharafian shares directing duties on ELIO with Domee Shi and Adrian Molina. This film is
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
Sev Ohanian Makes History as “Sinners” Earns 16 Oscar Nominations
Armenian-American producer Sev Ohanian has made history with his work on the film SINNERS, which has received 16 Academy Award nominations. This makes Ohanian the first Armenian-American ever nominated for Best Picture and only the second Armenian overall, following British-Armenian producer Tanya Seghatchian, who was nominated in 2022 for The Power of the Dog. This is a major milestone for Armenian representation in global cinema. SINNERS has become one of the most celebrate
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
Armenian Government Introduces January 27 Remembrance Day, Shifting Away From 2020 War Anniversaries
Armenia has officially added a new public holiday to its national calendar to honor those who lost their lives defending the country. On Tuesday, the National Assembly voted to establish January 27 as the Day of Remembrance for Those Who Fell Defending the Homeland. With this decision, Armenia now has thirteen official non-working public holidays. The new remembrance day will take effect immediately, meaning it will already be observed this year. Following the parliamentary v
The Armenian Report Team
Jan 20
Armenian Intelligence Warns: Peace Likely in 2026, but Azerbaijan’s “Western Azerbaijan” Narrative Poses Ongoing Threat
Armenia’s Foreign Intelligence Service has assessed that a military escalation between Armenia and Azerbaijan in 2026 is almost impossible, according to its newly released annual report on foreign security risks facing the Republic of Armenia. The report says that the risk of conflict has sharply declined due to sustained diplomatic efforts and high-level negotiations between the two countries throughout 2025. These talks, combined with international involvement, have shifte
The Armenian Report Team
Jan 20
Iran Source Warns Diaspora Is Out of Touch: Reza Pahlavi Not Widely Accepted, Israeli Flags Harm Movement
Photo Credit: Achim Wagner/ Shutterstock The Armenian Report has finally been able to establish direct contact with a source inside Iran following weeks of unrest and violent crackdowns across the country. The source, who spoke on condition of anonymity for security reasons, described a period of extreme violence, fear, and instability as Iranian security forces responded to nationwide protests with live ammunition and military force. According to the source, protests began a
The Armenian Report Team
Jan 20
Armenian PM Pashinyan and Azerbaijani President Aliyev Receive Zayed Award for Peace Agreement
The Zayed Award for Human Fraternity has announced the winners of its 2026 edition, recognizing the peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan and Afghan girls’ education advocate Zarqa Yaftali. This is the first time that honorees have come from the Caucasus region and Afghanistan — a milestone for the international award. The peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan is being recognized for its role in ending decades of conflict and humanitarian suffering. For many
The Armenian Report Team
Jan 19
