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Armenian-Arabic Journalist Raffi Boghosian Elected President of Golden Globe Foundation
Armenian-Arabic producer and journalist Raffi Boghosian has been elected president of the Golden Globe Foundation's Board of Directors, taking the top leadership role at the nonprofit organization that funds film education, journalism initiatives and preservation projects around the world. Boghosian announced his election in a social media post, calling it an honor to lead the foundation. "I'm honored to share that I have been elected President of the Golden Globe Foundation,
Armenia Completes Major Restoration Project at Old Khndzoresk, Making Ancient Cave City Easier to Explore
One of Armenia's most remarkable historic sites is now easier and safer to explore after a major conservation and tourism project transformed visitor access to Old Khndzoresk, the centuries-old cave settlement in Syunik Province. The initiative, called "Echoes of the Land," has been completed at the Old Khndzoresk Historical and Cultural Reserve following nearly two years of work focused on preserving the landmark while improving its infrastructure for both domestic and inter
System of a Down’s John Dolmayan Says He No Longer Supports Trump, Cites Gaza War as Turning Point
INTERVIEW: System of a Down drummer John Dolmayan says his views on President Donald Trump have changed, telling The Armenian Report that while he once supported many of Trump’s policies, he can no longer back him because of what he described as Trump’s support for Israel during the war in Gaza. Dolmayan’s comments came after System of a Down frontman Serj Tankian suggested in a recent interview that his longtime bandmate may no longer be a Trump supporter. Speaking to Rollin
Armenia’s Foreign Ministry Rejects Reports It Could Host EU Migrant Detention Center
Armenia has denied reports suggesting it could host a European Union-funded migrant detention center, with the country’s Foreign Ministry saying no proposal has been received and no discussions have taken place with Yerevan. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ani Badalyan rejected the claims in a statement to media. “We have not received such a proposal, and no such issue has been discussed with us,” Badalyan told Armenpress. The denial follows a report by Euronews that Italy is
Azerbaijan Demands Armenia Rewrite Its Constitution Before Signing Peace Agreement
A senior aide to Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said Tuesday that Azerbaijan will not sign a final peace agreement with Armenia unless Yerevan changes its Constitution, reaffirming one of Baku’s key conditions for ending decades of conflict. Speaking to Turkey’s Haber Global television, Hikmet Hajiyev said Azerbaijan expects Armenia to remove what it considers constitutional provisions containing territorial claims against both Azerbaijan and Turkey. “We expect the provis
Armenia Selected for First-Ever Venice Film Festival Locations Market
Armenia has been selected as one of only 11 countries invited to participate in the first-ever VPB Locations Market, a new international film industry platform debuting during the 83rd Venice International Film Festival this September. The country will be represented exclusively by the Pan-Armenian Federation of Film Producers, which has been granted the right to showcase Armenia’s filming locations, production services and investment opportunities to some of the world’s lead
Hyatt Regency to Make Armenia Debut With Luxury Hotel in Dilijan
Armenia will welcome its first Hyatt Regency hotel after Hyatt Hotels Corporation signed an agreement with Armenian developer Green Rock to open the internationally recognized luxury brand in the mountain resort town of Dilijan. The project is Hyatt Regency’s debut in Armenia and represents one of the country’s largest hospitality investments in recent years. Beyond adding a new luxury hotel, the development is expected to strengthen Dilijan’s position as a year-round destina
Italy Reportedly Eyes Armenia as Possible Host for EU-Funded Migrant Detention Center
Armenia has been named among a group of countries that could host European Union-funded detention centers for migrants awaiting deportation under a proposal Italy is expected to present to EU leaders on Monday, according to the Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera. The plan, which will reportedly be introduced by Italian Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi during an EU Council meeting on Aug. 4, calls for the creation of migrant repatriation centers outside the European Unio
Henrikh Mkhitaryan Begins 20th Professional Season at 37, Says Discipline Has Fueled His Longevity
Henrikh Mkhitaryan is preparing for his 20th season as a professional footballer, a milestone the Armenian midfielder says reflects the discipline and consistency that have kept him at the top of the game for two decades. The 37-year-old spoke during Inter Milan’s preseason tour in Perth, Australia, where the Italian champions are preparing for the new campaign. “This is my 20th season as a professional, and I’m obviously very happy,” Mkhitaryan said. “It means a lot to me. I
Archaeologists Discover One of Yerevan Region’s Oldest Known Settlements Beneath Academic City Site
Archaeologists have uncovered what may be one of the oldest known settlements in the Yerevan region beneath the future site of Armenia’s Academic City, a discovery that could deepen historians’ understanding of early human life in the area while adding unexpected significance to one of the country’s largest education projects. The excavation, led by Armenian archaeologist Hakob Simonyan in Yerevan’s Silikyan district, revealed a large stone-built complex made up of about 34 r
Armenia’s Chief Turkey Negotiator Ruben Rubinyan Elected Parliament Speaker
Ruben Rubinyan, Armenia's chief negotiator in talks to normalize relations with Turkey, was elected speaker of the country's newly formed 9th National Assembly on Monday, moving from the front lines of diplomacy to one of the nation's most powerful political posts. Lawmakers from the ruling Civil Contract party nominated Rubinyan for the position. He secured 63 votes in favor and 28 against. A total of 91 of the parliament's 105 deputies took part in the vote, while the oppos
‘I Will Not Set Foot in Azerbaijan’: "Black Swan" Author Nassim Taleb Rejects Invitation Over Ruben Vardanyan’s Imprisonment
Internationally acclaimed author and risk analyst Nassim Nicholas Taleb says he has turned down an invitation to speak in Azerbaijan, saying he will not travel to the country while Armenian prisoner Ruben Vardanyan remains behind bars. Taleb disclosed his decision in a post on X, revealing that organizers increased their financial offer after his initial refusal. He said the higher speaking fee did nothing to change his position. "I was invited to Azerbaijan to give a lecture
Armenia’s Catholicos Absent From Parliament Opening After Not Receiving Invitation, a First Since Independence
For the first time since Armenia declared independence, the head of the Armenian Apostolic Church was absent from the opening of a newly elected parliament after authorities failed to send him an invitation. Catholicos Karekin II’s absence from the National Assembly’s inaugural session on Sunday immediately drew objections from opposition lawmakers and deepened the public confrontation between Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s government and the church. After President Vahagn
Nikol Pashinyan Reappointed as Armenia's Prime Minister for Fourth Time
Nikol Pashinyan was sworn in for a fourth term as Armenia’s prime minister on Sunday after President Vahagn Khachaturyan formally reappointed him, completing the constitutional process that followed the opening of the country’s newly elected parliament. The reappointment, required under Armenia’s Constitution, allows Pashinyan to begin forming a new Cabinet following the June parliamentary elections. The ruling Civil Contract party, which holds a majority in the National Asse
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