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11-Year-Old Displaced Artsakh Girl’s Painting Carried to Mount Ararat After Removal From School Exhibition
A painting by an 11-year-old girl forcibly displaced from Artsakh has been carried to the summit of Mount Ararat, weeks after it was removed from a school exhibition in Yerevan. Eva Danielyan’s artwork, titled “Dedo-Babo,” was displayed at the Anushavan Ter-Ghevondyan Music School before school officials took it down. Social media posts alleged that the school’s director had described the painting as an “anti-state act.” The school administration did not publicly address the
The Armenian Report Team
Jul 28
Armenian POW’s Lawyer Appeals to Azerbaijan’s Human Rights Commissioner as Family Endures Month Without Contact
An attorney representing Armenian prisoner Ludwig Mkrtchyan has appealed to Azerbaijan's human rights commissioner, seeking urgent humanitarian intervention as concerns intensify over his deteriorating health and his family's inability to contact him for more than a month. Attorney Luciana Minassian confirmed to The Armenian Report that she has formally submitted an appeal to Azerbaijan's Commissioner for Human Rights, Sabina Aliyeva. According to Minassian, the commissioner'
The Armenian Report Team
Jul 28
Armenian Women Carry Up to Two Full-Time Jobs Between Work and Home
Women in Armenia spend four to five times more hours than men on unpaid household and caregiving work, a gap researchers say is holding back careers, productivity and the country’s economy. The findings come from a study conducted by Ameria for the Armenian office of the United Nations Population Fund, or UNFPA. On average, women spend 15.3 hours a week cooking, cleaning, doing laundry and handling other household tasks. They devote another 8.6 hours to caring for children, o
The Armenian Report Team
Jul 28
Pashinyan Asks Putin to Lift Russian Trade Restrictions, Says They Violate EAEU Rules
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan asked Russian President Vladimir Putin to intervene over restrictions on Armenian exports to Russia during a phone call Monday, as the two leaders also discussed Armenia's increasingly debated path toward possible European Union membership. According to the Armenian government, Pashinyan said the trade restrictions imposed on Armenian products entering the Russian market violate both bilateral agreements and the rules of the Russian-led
The Armenian Report Team
Jul 27
Two Armenian Wrestlers Reach U17 World Championship Semifinals in Baku
Photo Credit: United World Wrestling Armenia opened the U17 World Wrestling Championships in Baku with two Greco-Roman wrestlers advancing to the semifinals — a strong start for the national team at a tournament that has attracted unusual international attention beyond the competition itself. The championships come during ongoing concerns over the safety of Armenian athletes competing in Azerbaijan. Earlier this month, Armenian-American wrestler Galoust Gregory Torosian, who
The Armenian Report Team
Jul 27
Jerusalem Armenian Patriarchate Accuses Azerbaijan of Influencing Israeli Vote on Armenian Genocide Recognition
The Armenian Patriarchate of Jerusalem has accused Azerbaijan of influencing Israel’s decision to remove a proposed resolution recognizing the Armenian Genocide from the Knesset’s voting agenda, calling the development a troubling sign of foreign interference in Israel’s democratic process. In a statement released on July 26, the Patriarchate said it was deeply disappointed that the measure was withdrawn before lawmakers could vote on it. The Church warned that allowing an ou
The Armenian Report Team
Jul 27
Family of Armenian POW Loses All Contact for Over a Month After Health Collapse, Lawyer Urges Azerbaijan to Respect Basic Human Rights
The family of an Armenian prisoner held in Azerbaijan says it fears for his life after losing all contact with him for more than a month, following reports that his health has sharply deteriorated. Ludwig Mkrtchyan, 56, has been imprisoned in Baku for nearly six years. His attorney, Lusiana Minasyan, is urging Azerbaijani authorities and President Ilham Aliyev to immediately allow him to speak with his family, saying even a single phone call is a basic humanitarian measure. A
The Armenian Report Team
Jul 27
Armenian POWs Reportedly Suffer Fractures, Abuse and Rapid Health Decline in Azerbaijani Custody
INTERVIEW: Fresh reports from the families of Armenian hostages held in Azerbaijan suggest several detainees may have suffered serious injuries, including fractures, while others are facing a rapid decline in their health, raising new fears over their safety after years in Azerbaijani custody. Siranush Sahakyan, president of the International and Comparative Law Center and legal representative of Armenian prisoners before the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), told The Ar
The Armenian Report Team
Jul 25
Ivan Aivazovsky Painting Expected to Fetch $420,000 as One of Moscow Auction’s Biggest Sales
An iconic seascape by Hovhannes Ayvazian, the Armenian artist known around the world as Ivan Aivazovsky, is expected to draw significant attention at a major art auction in Moscow on July 26, reflecting the enduring international demand for the legendary painter’s work. According to Interfax, Ayvazian's Off the Coast of Yalta carries an estimated value of about $420,000, placing it among the most expensive works in the Moscow Auction House sale. Born to an Armenian family in
The Armenian Report Team
Jul 24
UNESCO Adds Armenia’s Areni-1 Cave to World Heritage Tentative List, Taking Major Step Toward World Heritage Status
UNESCO has added the Areni-1 Cave: Prehistoric Life and Winemaking in the Arpa River Valley, one of Armenia’s most important archaeological sites, to its World Heritage Tentative List during the 48th session of the World Heritage Committee in Busan, South Korea, held July 19-29. The inclusion places the site on the path toward full World Heritage status and highlights its global significance as a rare window into prehistoric life and one of the earliest known centers of winem
The Armenian Report Team
Jul 24
Russia Says Armenian Dairy Products Fail Safety Standards, Imposes New Import Restrictions
Russia has imposed new restrictions on imports of Armenian dairy products, further escalating a series of trade barriers that have disrupted Armenian exports to one of their largest foreign markets. Russia’s Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance (Rosselkhoznadzor) announced the measures, saying they are necessary to prevent the spread of infectious animal diseases and stop food products that fail to meet Russian safety standards from entering the marke
The Armenian Report Team
Jul 24
Glendale Swears In Armenian-American Robert William as Police Chief Surrounded by Family, Colleagues and Community
The City of Glendale officially swore in Robert William as the 21st chief of the Glendale Police Department on Wednesday — the start of a new chapter for the city’s law enforcement agency after more than two decades of service within its ranks. The Armenian Report attended the swearing-in ceremony, where city leaders, law enforcement officials, clergy, family members and community members gathered to celebrate William’s appointment. William, a lifelong Glendale resident, was
The Armenian Report Team
Jul 23
Armenian Doctor Becomes First Armenian Citizen Elected to Global Telemedicine Board, Will Help Shape Digital Health Policy
An Armenian physician has been elected to the governing board of one of the world’s leading digital health organizations — the first time an Armenian citizen has reached the organization’s top leadership. Dr. Robin Vicken Ohannessian was elected to the Board of the International Society for Telemedicine & eHealth (ISfTeH), a global federation that brings together digital health professionals, institutions, and organizations from about 100 countries. The appointment places an
The Armenian Report Team
Jul 23
Rare 350-Year-Old Armenian Manuscript Returns to Matenadaran
A rare Armenian manuscript dating back more than 350 years has returned to one of the world’s leading centers of manuscript preservation after the Keron Development Foundation donated the collection to the Mesrop Mashtots Matenadaran, ensuring its long-term protection and public accessibility. The manuscript, created between approximately 1672 and 1676, was formally handed over during the opening of The Eternity of One Year: Matenadaran’s Manuscript Acquisitions, a new exhibi
The Armenian Report Team
Jul 23
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