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Attorney Preparing U.N. Case as Armenian POW Ludwig Mkrtchyan Remains Cut Off From Family in Baku Prison
INTERVIEW: More than 40 days after Armenian prisoner of war Ludwig Mkrtchyan last spoke with his family, his attorney says she is preparing to take the case to the United Nations as Azerbaijani authorities remain silent over repeated humanitarian requests. Attorney Luciana Minassian told The Armenian Report that she is preparing to pursue Mkrtchyan's case before the U.N. Working Group on Arbitrary Detention (UNWGAD) following the lack of response to her recent appeal to Azerb
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Jul 30
Michael Doran, Who Rejected Claims of Ethnic Cleansing Against Artsakh Armenians, Hosts Armenia's U.S. Ambassador
Armenia's ambassador to the United States, Narek Mkrtchyan, appeared at the Hudson Institute on Wednesday for a discussion on the future of U.S.-Armenia relations, joining one of Washington's most influential foreign policy think tanks at a time of growing American engagement in the South Caucasus. The event, titled "The U.S.-Armenia Relationship and the Future of the South Caucasus," was moderated by Michael Doran, director of the Hudson Institute's Center for Peace and Secu
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Jul 30
Lost for Over 100 Years, Medieval Spring Rediscovered at Armenia’s Great Hermitage of Tatev
A long-lost medieval spring has been uncovered at Armenia's Great Hermitage of Tatev, ending more than a century of uncertainty over the location of a structure known only through historical accounts. The discovery was made during the 2026 archaeological season by a team from the History and Cultural Heritage Research Center under Armenia's Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports. The expedition, led by archaeologist Armen Nalbandyan, located the spring after follo
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Jul 30
Pashinyan Says Government Will Step Down Sunday Before Forming New Cabinet
Armenia's government will formally resign on Sunday as the country's newly elected National Assembly begins its work, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced Thursday, triggering the constitutional process for forming a new cabinet. The announcement came during what Pashinyan said was the government's final regular meeting in its current composition. Under Armenia's Constitution, the cabinet must resign after a new parliament is convened. The president will then appoint a pr
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Jul 30
Armenian Students Bring Home Four Medals From European Junior Informatics Olympiad
Armenia's young programmers delivered one of the country's strongest performances yet at the European Junior Olympiad in Informatics, winning four medals at this year's competition in Lithuania. The 10th edition of the Olympiad was held in Kaunas from July 24 to 30, bringing together 100 students from 25 countries. Competitors faced two days of challenging algorithmic programming contests modeled after the International Olympiad in Informatics, one of the world's most prestig
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Jul 30
Day 40: Armenian POW's Family Still Waiting for Proof He's Alive
Forty days have passed since Armenian prisoner of war Ludwig Mkrtchyan last spoke with his wife, and his family still has no information about his whereabouts, his health or whether he has received medical care. The prolonged silence comes despite an urgent humanitarian appeal submitted by his attorney, Luciana Minassian, to Azerbaijan's Commissioner for Human Rights, Sabina Aliyeva, requesting immediate intervention. Minassian told The Armenian Report on Wednesday that she h
The Armenian Report Team
Jul 29
Armenia's Top Church Leader, Catholicos Karekin II, to Stand Trial for First Time in Modern History
For the first time in Armenia's modern history, the head of the Armenian Apostolic Church will stand trial after prosecutors referred a criminal case against Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II and five senior clerics to court, deepening an already bitter standoff between the government and the country's most influential religious institution. According to Armenia's Datalex judicial information system, Karekin II and five members of the Supreme Spiritual Council are accuse
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Jul 29
Arman Tsarukyan, Charles Oliveira Rematch Reportedly Set for September at UFC 331 in Los Angeles
Armenian lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan is reportedly set to face former UFC champion Charles Oliveira in a rematch at UFC 331 on Sept. 19 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Sports reporter Manouk Akopyan said multiple sources familiar with the agreement confirmed the matchup. The UFC has not yet announced the bout and is expected to release the full fight card and ticket details separately. Tsarukyan defeated Oliveira by split decision at UFC 300 in Las Vegas on Apri
The Armenian Report Team
Jul 29
“I’m Not Obliged to Follow Your Traditions”: Russian Influencer Faces Criminal Charges in Armenia Over Vardavar Remarks
A Russian social media influencer is facing criminal charges in Armenia after a video criticizing the country's Vardavar festival triggered widespread outrage and prompted an official investigation. Armenia's Investigative Committee has opened a criminal case against Russian Instagram blogger Nadezhda Pirozhkova, whose comments about the centuries-old holiday quickly spread across social media and drew sharp criticism from many Armenians. In a video posted on her Instagram ac
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Jul 29
World’s First Christian Nation Breaks Tradition, Excludes Catholicos From Blessing New Parliament for First Time Since Independence
For the first time since Armenia regained independence, Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II has not been invited to attend the opening session of the country’s newly elected parliament, breaking with the longstanding tradition of the head of the Armenian Apostolic Church offering a prayer and blessing for each newly formed government. The unprecedented exclusion reflects a deepening confrontation between the government and the Armenian Apostolic Church in a country that ta
The Armenian Report Team
Jul 29
Pashinyan Names Former U.S. Ambassador Lilit Makunts as Chief of Staff
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced Wednesday that former Armenian Ambassador to the United States Lilit Makunts will serve as his new chief of staff, bringing a veteran diplomat and longtime political ally back into the center of Armenia's government. Makunts led Armenia's embassy in Washington from 2021 to 2025, representing the country during a period of expanding ties with the United States. Before her diplomatic appointment, she chaired the ruling My Step faction in
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Jul 29
Armenian Wrestler Janes Nazaryan Wins Gold in Baku, Claims Second U17 World Title
Armenian wrestler Janes Nazarian won the gold medal at the U17 World Wrestling Championships in Baku on Wednesday, securing his second consecutive world title and bringing Armenia's national anthem to Azerbaijan's capital. Nazarian defeated Russia's Aslan Dzuev 4-3 in a hard-fought Greco-Roman wrestling final, successfully defending his U17 world championship. The victory carried added symbolism because the tournament is being held in Baku, where Armenia's flag was raised and
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Jul 29
Armenia Wins First Medal at U17 Wrestling World Championships in Baku, Advances to Gold Medal Final
Armenia opened its medal account at the 2026 U17 Greco-Roman Wrestling World Championships in Baku on Tuesday after Ararat Avetisyan claimed bronze, while teammate Janes Nazaryan advanced to the final and will wrestle for gold on Wednesday. Competing in the 48-kilogram division, Avetisyan delivered one of Armenia's strongest performances of the day, defeating Hungary's Benedek Tombor 8-0 in the bronze medal match. The victory earned Armenia its first podium finish of the cham
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Jul 28
Armenia Pushes for Major Increase in Iranian Gas Imports Despite Russian Pressure
Armenia is seeking to significantly increase natural gas imports from Iran - sign for a push to deepen energy cooperation with its southern neighbor while insisting the effort is based on economic interests rather than geopolitical pressure. Infrastructure Minister Davit Khudatyan confirmed the government's plans Tuesday after returning from talks in Tehran, where Armenian and Iranian officials agreed to begin work on expanding their existing energy partnership. Khudatyan rej
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Jul 28
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