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Charles Aznavour’s Sister Aida Passes Away at 102
Aida Aznavour-Karvarents, the sister of legendary French-Armenian singer Charles Aznavour, has passed away at the age of 102. The Aznavour family and the Aznavour Foundation announced her death with deep sorrow, remembering her as a woman of love, strength, and devotion. Born in 1923 in Thessaloniki, Greece, during her family’s exile, Aida shared an unbreakable bond with her brother Charles. They grew up together in Paris, holding close to their Armenian roots and their famil
The Armenian Report Team
Oct 22, 2025
Chechen Woman Found Strangled to Death in Yerevan in Suspected Honor Killing
A 23-year-old woman from Chechnya, Russia, who had fled to Armenia seeking safety from her family, has been found dead in Yerevan in what appears to be an “honor killing.” Armenian police confirmed the discovery on Monday, saying the body of Aishat Baymuradova was found in her apartment in the Armenian capital. Baymuradova had reportedly escaped from Chechnya to Armenia with the help of human rights activists after facing harassment and threats from her relatives. Her friends
The Armenian Report Team
Oct 20, 2025
Pashinyan Meets Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan met with His Holiness Pope Leo XIV during his official visit to the Holy See. The meeting took place following Pashinyan’s participation in the canonization ceremony of Archbishop Ignatius Maloyan and six other blesseds, held at St. Peter’s Square. The Pope welcomed the Armenian leader to the Vatican and expressed his appreciation for Armenia’s presence at the historic religious event. He emphasized the deep spiritual and cultural ties
The Armenian Report Team
Oct 20, 2025
Masked Forces Raid Gyumri City Hall and Arrest Opposition Mayor, Protests Erupt
In Armenia’s second-largest city early Monday masked special forces entered Gyumri City Hall, detaining opposition mayor Vardan Ghukasyan and several other officials. The operation, carried out under the direction of the Anti-Corruption Committee (ACC), has sparked widespread outrage among residents and opposition groups, who denounce the move as a political crackdown by the Pashinyan government. Witnesses reported that police and masked security units surrounded and entered
The Armenian Report Team
Oct 20, 2025
Pope Leo Canonizes Armenian Genocide Martyr Archbishop Ignatius Maloyan at Vatican
On October 19, at St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican, a historic canonization ceremony took place, presided over by Pope Leo XIV. The event honored Archbishop Ignatius Maloyan, an Armenian clergyman who was martyred in 1915 during the Armenian Genocide, along with six other blessed individuals. Images of the six blesseds, including Archbishop Maloyan, were displayed on the façade of St. Peter’s Basilica. Before the ceremony, brief biographies of the blesseds were read to the l
The Armenian Report Team
Oct 19, 2025
Armenia Becomes 30th State to Ratify the Oviedo Convention on Human Rights and Biomedicine
Armenia has officially become the 30th state to ratify the Council of Europe’s Convention on Human Rights and Biomedicine, also known as the Oviedo Convention. The ratification is a big step in Armenia’s commitment to protecting human dignity and ensuring that medical and scientific progress is guided by ethical principles. The Convention will come into effect for Armenia on February 1, 2026. The official ratification took place on October 15, 2025, in Strasbourg. During the
The Armenian Report Team
Oct 16, 2025
New Paris Square Named After Influential Armenian-French Composer Garbis Aprikian
A new square in Paris has been named after the celebrated French-Armenian composer and conductor Garbis Aprikian, recognizing his lifelong devotion to music and culture. The official inauguration took place on October 15 in the 9th arrondissement, coinciding with the first anniversary of Aprikian’s passing. Garbis Aprikian , founder and longtime director of the Sipan-Komitas Choir, is remembered as one of the most influential figures in the Armenian diaspora’s cultural life
The Armenian Report Team
Oct 16, 2025
Armenian Defense Attorney Brutally Detained for Criticizing Authorities Online
Armenia’s democratic system is facing another serious test after the detention of defense lawyer Aleksandr Kochubayev — one of the attorneys representing defendants in the high-profile case involving Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan and several others accused of terrorism and attempting to seize power. The incident occurred immediately after Thursday’s closed-door court session. Witnesses said masked law enforcement agents detained Kochubayev in a violent and secretive manner. Hi
The Armenian Report Team
Oct 16, 2025
Armenia Calls Out Azerbaijan’s Crimes at the UN: 23 Armenians Still Unlawfully Detained and Tortured in Baku
Armenia’s voice at the United Nations has once again exposed Azerbaijan’s ongoing violations of human rights and international law. During the 80th session of the UN General Assembly’s Third Committee, Armenia’s Permanent Representative drew attention to the alarming situation of 23 Armenians who remain unlawfully detained in Baku, Azerbaijan, under harsh and degrading conditions. In a statement, Armenia’s mission strongly condemned the politically motivated use of torture an
The Armenian Report Team
Oct 15, 2025
Armenian Government Escalates Church Crackdown: Bishop and 10 Priests Arrested in Aragatsotn Raids
Armenia is once again witnessing a dangerous confrontation between its government and the Armenian Apostolic Church — a clash that creates a deep divisions in the nation’s identity and values. On October 15, Armenian authorities carried out coordinated raids across Aragatsotn Province, arresting ten priests and Bishop Mkrtich Proshyan, the head of the Aragatsotn Diocese and cousin of Catholicos Garegin Nersisyan. The Interior Ministry confirmed the arrests but offered no deta
The Armenian Report Team
Oct 15, 2025
UK Lifts 30-Year Arms Embargo on Armenia and Azerbaijan
The United Kingdom has lifted its more than 30-year arms embargo on Armenia and Azerbaijan — this is a major policy change. The decision was announced in a written statement to the British Parliament by Minister of State for Europe, Stephen Doughty. This replaces the government’s earlier position from July 1, 2025, and officially ends the restrictions that were first imposed in 1992 during the outbreak of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. According to Doughty, the original reaso
The Armenian Report Team
Oct 14, 2025
ReA 2025: Armenia’s Biggest Animation Festival Brings Global Artists to Yerevan
Yerevan will once again become the center of creativity and imagination as it welcomes the 17th “ReA” International Animation Film and Visual Arts Festival from October 19 to 25. The week-long event will bring together artists, filmmakers, animators, and audiences from around the world, including members of the Armenian diaspora who continue to play an important role in global animation and comic art. The festival will open on October 19 at the Cinema House with the screening
The Armenian Report Team
Oct 14, 2025
Armenian Genocide Martyr Ignatius Maloyan to Be Canonized at the Vatican
On October 19, the Vatican will host a historic event as Pope Leo XIV leads the canonization ceremony of Blessed Archbishop Ignatius Maloyan, a spiritual leader who was martyred during the Armenian Genocide. Dr. Carlo Coppola, President of the Hrant Nazaryants Armenian Association in Bari, Italy, said: “His canonization is not only the recognition of his personal holiness but also a tribute to the resilience of the Armenian people. It is an occasion to reflect on the history
The Armenian Report Team
Oct 14, 2025
Trump Gloats at Middle East Summit: “I Solved Armenia–Azerbaijan War in One Hour”
At the Middle East Peace Summit in Sharm El-Sheikh on October 13, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump made headlines once again by boasting: “I solved the 32-year-old war between Armenia and Azerbaijan in one hour.” For the first time, Trump correctly pronounced the names of both countries. In past appearances, he repeatedly confused Armenia with “Albania” and referred to Azerbaijan as “Aber-baijan.” His latest remarks show how often he trivializes the devastating conflict whi
The Armenian Report Team
Oct 13, 2025
