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Azerbaijani Ambassador Greets Pashinyan in Armenian, Then Pushes Baku’s Narrative in Germany
During Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s official trip to Germany, Azerbaijan’s Ambassador to Germany, Nasimi Aghayev, used the opportunity to repeat Baku’s long-standing narratives that ignore the destruction of Artsakh, the forced displacement of Armenians, and Azerbaijan’s growing pressure on Armenia’s sovereignty. The exchange took place at the German Council on Foreign Relations. At the start, Aghayev greeted Pashinyan in Armenian, saying «Բարի գալուստ Գերմանիա» — transla
The Armenian Report Team
Dec 10, 2025
Armenian Diaspora Demonstrates in Berlin During Pashinyan Visit, Warning of Political Repression and Human Rights Abuses
Photo Credit: voleemor A group of Armenian youth and community members in Germany held a protest on Tuesday as Armenia’s Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan arrived in Berlin for a meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. The demonstrators gathered in front of the Federal Chancellery to raise concerns about growing authoritarianism in Armenia ahead of the 2026 parliamentary elections. Arshak Makichyan, one of the protest participants, told The Armenian Report in an interview
The Armenian Report Team
Dec 10, 2025
Exclusive: Analyst Warns Armenia Is Focused on Past Talks as New Threats Grow
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Armenia’s release of dozens of documents detailing decades of negotiations over the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict has renewed debate over the country’s diplomatic strategy and the government’s interpretation of past talks. Former lawmaker and regional analyst Tatevik Hayrapetyan, in an exclusive interview with The Armenian Report, assessed Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s latest statements in parliament and the newly published files outlining proposals, draft
The Armenian Report Team
Dec 10, 2025
Dave’s Hot Chicken Named Yelp’s Most Loved Brand of 2025
Dave’s Hot Chicken has officially been crowned Yelp’s Most Loved Brand of 2025 — another milestone in what has become one of the most remarkable modern food-industry success stories. Yelp announced the recognition Tuesday in its annual Most Loved Brands report, placing Dave’s in the No. 1 spot just months after the company’s $1 billion acquisition by Roark Capital, the parent company behind Dunkin’, Subway, and Arby’s. It’s a moment that feels almost surreal given the chain’s
The Armenian Report Team
Dec 9, 2025
Armenia’s Wings of Tatev Wins World Title for Fourth Time as Founder Ruben Vardanyan Remains a Political Prisoner in Baku
Armenia’s Wings of Tatev aerial tramway has once again won a top tourism prize at the World Travel Awards 2025. The project received the title of World’s Leading Cable Car, making it the fourth time it has earned this honor. The aerial tramway previously won in 2021, 2023, and 2024. According to the announcement, “The Wings of Tatev aerial tramway of Armenia has once again earned one of the most prestigious international tourism awards — the World Travel Awards 2025, winning
The Armenian Report Team
Dec 8, 2025
Armenia Faces Church–State Crisis After Pashinyan Calls for National Anthem Before Liturgy
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has created new controversy by proposing that the national anthem of Armenia be performed inside Armenian Apostolic Churches before the Sunday liturgy. In a Facebook video titled “The supreme state and the Republic of Armenia,” he also suggested discussing the placement of the Armenian flag inside or at the entrance of the churches. Pashinyan wrote: “In 301, the Armenian Apostolic Church was created by the [Armenian] state, by decision of the [A
The Armenian Report Team
Dec 8, 2025
Catholicos Aram I Issues Strong Warning to Armenian Authorities Over Threats to Church Unity
Catholicos Aram I of the Great House of Cilicia has issued a strong warning to Armenia’s authorities, calling on them to stop any actions that could undermine the unity of the Armenian Apostolic Church. He delivered this message during a liturgy in Cyprus, where he spoke about his concerns regarding the growing tensions around the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. Aram I said that church leaders have been watching the situation with increasing concern in recent months. He expla
The Armenian Report Team
Dec 8, 2025
Azerbaijani Official Confirms Armenian Government in Talks With Baku on Oil Exports
The Armenian public has learned from Azerbaijani sources that the Armenian government is discussing with Baku the possible export of oil and petroleum products from Azerbaijan to Armenia. At a discussion held in Doha, Hikmet Hajiyev, assistant to the President of Azerbaijan, stated that Yerevan and Baku are indeed holding talks on this issue. According to the high-ranking Azerbaijani official, the two sides addressed the topic of oil exports at the end of last month in the Az
The Armenian Report Team
Dec 8, 2025
Norik Makaryan Wins Gold at Karate1 Youth League in Italy
Armenian youth karate athlete Norik Makaryan won the U14 −40 kg title at the Karate1 Youth League Jesolo–Venice 2025 tournament, currently underway in Italy. The Karate Federation shared the news, announcing, "Norik Makaryan is the champion of the Karate1 Youth League. Norik Makaryan, an athlete of Armenia’s youth karate team, became the champion in the U14 -40 kg category at the ongoing Karate1 Youth League – Jesolo Venice 2025 tournament in Italy, the Federation reports. We
The Armenian Report Team
Dec 8, 2025
Sev Ohanian Receives Golden Globe Nomination for Producing “Sinners”
Armenian-American film producer Sev Ohanian has received a Golden Globe nomination for his work on Sinners . The film, produced by Ohanian alongside Ryan Coogler and Zinzi Coogler, is nominated for Best Motion Picture – Drama at the 2026 Golden Globe Awards, according to the Armenian Film Society. The ceremony will air live on CBS on Sunday, Jan. 11, at 5 p.m. PST. Sinners has emerged as one of the most acclaimed films of the year. It was named among the year’s best by the A
The Armenian Report Team
Dec 8, 2025
Khachkar Studios Allocates $10 Million of $100 Million Directly to the “Faithful” of the Armenian Eastern Diocese
Khachkar Studios has launched an unusual strategy within the world of religious philanthropy: giving $10 million to go directly to the “Faithful” as part of its larger $100 million initiative to rebuild Armenian Christian participation in the U.S. The move raises an important question—can direct community funding succeed where traditional top-down approaches have stalled? A two-year review of 106 Armenian parishes uncovered sobering trends. Weekly attendance is far lower than
The Armenian Report Team
Dec 6, 2025
Catholicos Karekin II Returns to Armenia and Addresses Growing Tensions Between Church and Government
Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II returned to Armenia on Saturday evening after completing a visit to Switzerland and France. His arrival at Zvartnots International Airport took place at a tense moment for the Armenian Apostolic Church, following the recent arrest of one of its senior clerics. A group of citizens gathered at the airport to welcome the Catholicos, chanting “Ve-ha-par”. The Armenian Report’s Ani Khachatryan was at Zvartnots Airport covering the return. Spe
The Armenian Report Team
Dec 6, 2025
Turkey Puts Journalist on Trial for Letting Armenian Youth Speak — Reporter Faces Criminal Charges for Story on Genocide Trauma
Turkish journalist Tuğçe Yılmaz is facing prosecution for an article she wrote about the experiences of Armenian youth in Turkey and their connection to the historical trauma of the Armenian Genocide. The case shows the continued restrictions on journalists who address Armenian issues or challenge official narratives in Turkey. Yılmaz, an editor at the independent media outlet Bianet , published the story titled “Turkey’s Armenian youth speak: 109 years of mourning.” The art
The Armenian Report Team
Dec 4, 2025
Armenia and European Union Lift Partnership to Strategic Level with New Agreement and €15 Million Support Package
Armenia and the European Union have formally raised their relationship to a strategic level after signing a new long-term cooperation agenda in Brussels. The news was announced during the 6th Armenia–EU Partnership Council meeting, where Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas presented the new direction of the partnership. Mirzoyan confirmed the shift in a social media post shortly after the mee
The Armenian Report Team
Dec 2, 2025
