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From California to Artsakh: Monte Melkonian’s Legacy Remembered on 68th Birthday Anniversary
November 25 is the birthday anniversary of Monte Melkonian, the legendary Armenian commander, thinker, and soldier whose life story continues to shape modern Armenian memory. He would have turned 68 today. Monte Melkonian was born in 1957 at Visalia Municipal Hospital in Visalia, California. He was the third of four children in a family where his father worked as a self-employed cabinetmaker and his mother taught at an elementary school. As a child he was described as an all-
The Armenian Report Team
Nov 25, 2025
Vandals Target Mamik-Papik in Occupied Artsakh, Mock With “We Chased Away the Dogs”
A well-known Armenian cultural monument in Nagorno-Karabakh has been vandalized with obscene and hateful writings, raising new concerns about the safety of Armenian heritage sites now under Azerbaijani occupation. The monument, We Are Our Mountains — also known as Menk Enk Mer Sarery — was created in 1967 from volcanic tuff. The sculpture of an elderly man and woman has long been seen as a symbol of the Armenian population of Nagorno-Karabakh, who were forcibly displaced afte
The Armenian Report Team
Nov 25, 2025
“A Winter’s Song” to Premiere on Wonder Project Subscription on Prime Video
A new holiday-themed film set in Armenia will make its exclusive streaming debut in the United States on Sunday, November 30, through the Wonder Project subscription on Prime Video. A Winter’s Song tells the story of a young musician searching for inspiration and belonging, and brings Armenia’s culture, music, and traditions to the screen for a global audience. The Armenian Report also had the opportunity to film behind-the-scenes moments during the production, offering a cl
The Armenian Report Team
Nov 25, 2025
Phone-Tapping Requests Rise Sharply in Armenia, Fueling Fears of Expanded State Surveillance
Armenia is seeing a fast and steady rise in the number of court-approved phone-tapping and surveillance requests, creating new concerns among lawyers, civil society groups, and opposition figures about how state monitoring tools are being used and controlled. Official court data shows a clear and sharp escalation. Requests for operational-intelligence measures, which are mostly phone interceptions, have increased every year since 2018. The trend has grown even more quickly du
The Armenian Report Team
Nov 24, 2025
Armenia’s Government Preparing to Release Non-Classified Sections of 2020 War Report
Armenia’s government is preparing to slowly release the non-classified parts of its long-delayed report on the 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh war. The update was shared by senior lawmaker Andranik Kocharyan in an interview with Hetq as public criticism grows over concerns that the authorities are withholding important information about the country’s mistakes during the war. Kocharyan leads both the parliament’s defense committee and the special inquiry commission that prepared the re
The Armenian Report Team
Nov 24, 2025
Armenia Elected to UNESCO World Heritage Committee for the First Time
Armenia has been elected to the UNESCO World Heritage Committee for the first time — this an important moment for the country and its work in protecting culture. The vote was held on November 24 in Paris during the 25th session of the General Assembly of States Parties to the World Heritage Convention. The Armenian Foreign Ministry shared the results in a public statement. During the elections for open seats on the committee, Armenia received the strongest result among all ca
The Armenian Report Team
Nov 24, 2025
‘Ha, Brat’ in Baku? Armenian Delegate Says Soviet Slang Made Him ‘Forget What Country He’s In’—A Remark Critics Call Absurd
A small group of Armenian civil society representatives traveled to Baku on November 21–22, an initiative that tries to create contact between people from the two countries. Their visit became the subject of discussion in Armenia and abroad after one of the members described moments in Azerbaijan’s capital that felt strangely familiar. At the same time, their comments raised concern that these short guided trips could create misleading ideas about Azerbaijan, its leadership,
The Armenian Report Team
Nov 24, 2025
Former Olympian and Boxing Contender Vanes Martirosyan Passes Away at 39
Vanes Martirosyan, a well-known boxer and 2004 Olympian, died earlier today in Los Angeles after fighting skin cancer for two years. His death was confirmed in a message that said, "Vanes Martirosyan, 39, passed away earlier today in Los Angeles after his two-year battle with skin cancer." Martirosyan was one of the most recognized Armenian-American boxers of his generation. He finished his professional career with a record of 36 wins, 4 losses, and 1 draw, including 21 knock
The Armenian Report Team
Nov 23, 2025
Armenian Delegate in Baku Says POW Issue Raised: “We Are Being Heard, but No Action Yet”
Member of the Armenian civil society delegation visiting Azerbaijan, Boris Navasardian, responded to The Armenian Report’s questions about safety concerns and the possibility of raising the issue of Armenian captives during the group’s visit to Baku. Navasardian explained that this is not his first time traveling to Azerbaijan. "Over the past 26 years, this is my fifth visit to Baku, including visits during much more tense times." He said that throughout these past visits, in
The Armenian Report Team
Nov 23, 2025
Areg, Armenian Boy Who Met Cristiano Ronaldo in Yerevan, Dies After Cancer Battle
Areg, an Armenian child battling cancer, is being remembered across the country months after he met his football hero Cristiano Ronaldo during the star’s visit to Yerevan. His story gained wide attention when Ronaldo took time to meet him on September 6, creating one of the most emotional moments of the Portuguese captain’s trip. Areg’s passing was confirmed by Armen Martirosyan, the Founding Director of the Children’s Health Foundation of Armenia (HFC Armenia). Martirosyan s
The Armenian Report Team
Nov 23, 2025
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
Armenian Delegation Arrives in Baku for First Government-Backed Talks — No Plan to Visit Armenian POWs
Five representatives of Armenia’s civil society have arrived in Baku to take part in joint discussions with Azerbaijani experts. This is one of the first such visits organized with the support of both governments. A visit to Armenian captives held in Azerbaijani prisons is not included in the program, even though members of the group had previously expressed interest in meeting them. After learning the details of the trip, The Armenian Report sent questions to delegation memb
The Armenian Report Team
Nov 21, 2025
Top Armenian-American Google AI Executive Meets Armenian Ambassador to Advance Digital Preservation of Armenia’s Heritage
Armenia and Google are discussing new ways to work together on the digital preservation of Armenian cultural heritage. The topic was raised during a visit by Armenia’s Ambassador to the United States, Narek Mkrtchyan, to Google’s headquarters in San Francisco. The Embassy of Armenia in the United States shared details of the meeting. The visit took place on November 20, when Ambassador Mkrtchyan met with Hrach Achajyan, Head of AI GTM and the leader of Google’s strategy for a
The Armenian Report Team
Nov 21, 2025
