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Jesus Statue Builder Gagik Tsarukyan Enters the Race in Armenia’s 2026 Election
Gagik Tsarukyan, who is well known for his massive Jesus Christ project in Armenia, has announced that he and his political allies will take part in next year’s general elections. Tsarukyan emphasized the need for discussion and cooperation in Armenia, stating that no single person or party can solve the country’s problems alone. He said that experts from different fields will be involved and that members of the alliance do not necessarily need to belong to a political party
The Armenian Report Team
Oct 13, 2025
Armenia’s Economy Minister Welcomes Turkish Investments
Armenia’s Minister of Economy, Gevorg Papoyan, has denied reports that Turkish companies are planning to enter Armenia under the “Trump’s Path” (TRIPP) project. Speaking at the National Assembly, Papoyan said there is no truth to the claims that Turkish or Azerbaijani financial groups will use the program to secretly operate in Armenia. Papoyan explained that Turkish companies have already been active in Armenia since 2012–2013. They are mainly involved in the retail clothing
The Armenian Report Team
Oct 13, 2025
Sofia Nersesyan to Represent Ukraine at Junior Eurovision 2025 in Tbilisi
Ukrainian-Armenian Sofia Nersesyan has been chosen to represent Ukraine at the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2025 after winning the country’s national selection. The international competition will take place on December 13 in Tbilisi, Georgia. Sofia’s song, Motanka, draws inspiration from one of Ukraine’s most symbolic protective charms, the Motanka doll. The song carries deep themes of care, protection, and resilience. It was written by Svitlana Tarabarova and arranged by O
The Armenian Report Team
Oct 13, 2025
Varazdat Lalayan Wins His Second World Championship Gold
Varazdat Lalayan became a two-time world champion at the World Weightlifting Championships held in Førde, Norway. Lalayan secured his...
The Armenian Report Team
Oct 11, 2025
Government Completes 44-Day War Inquiry, Sends Report to Archives, Denies Public Access
The National Assembly’s Inquiry Committee, which was created to examine the circumstances of Armenia’s defeat in the 2020 44-day war, has completed its investigation after nearly three and a half years of work. However, instead of being made public, the report has been placed in the parliamentary archives and classified. The decision not to release the findings raises serious concerns about government transparency and accountability. For a country that suffered a devastating
The Armenian Report Team
Oct 10, 2025
Armenia Joins the International Union for Conservation of Nature
Armenia has officially become a State Member of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), taking a major step in its...
The Armenian Report Team
Oct 10, 2025
Arman Tatoyan Asked Whether the Diaspora Should Participate in Armenia’s Elections if He Is Elected Prime Minister
Former Human Rights Defender of Armenia, Arman Tatoyan, has officially announced his candidacy for Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia. The announcement came during the launch of his new political initiative, Wings of Unity, which he described as an independent movement focused on solving real issues and forming a responsible government. “We are an independent political initiative. We are here to solve real problems. We are aiming to form a government. I am running for
The Armenian Report Team
Oct 9, 2025
Two Armenian Athletes Win Gold Medals at World Para Powerlifting Championships 2025
Armenia’s youth team made a powerful start at the Cairo 2025 World Para Powerlifting Championships, winning two gold medals and setting a new world record on the very first day of competition. In a great showdown, Khoren Tsaturyan won the gold medal in the men’s up to 59 kg (Rookie & Gen Z) category. He lifted 142 kg, just 1 kg more than his compatriot Artur Babayan, securing the top spot in a close and exciting contest. On October 9, 2025, Tsaturyan went on to achieve even m
The Armenian Report Team
Oct 9, 2025
Grave Concerns Over Lebanese-Armenian Vicken Euljekjian’s Health as Contact Ceases from Baku Prison
Serious concerns have emerged over the condition of Vicken Euljekjian, an Armenian-Lebanese citizen who has been illegally held in Baku since November 2020. His family reports that he has not made his usual monthly phone call, raising fears that his health has deteriorated dangerously. Euljekjian’s family attorney, Luciana Minassian, said in her Facebook post that the lack of contact is alarming, especially because Vicken had recently gone on a hunger strike to protest his un
The Armenian Report Team
Oct 8, 2025
Ocampo Exposes UN Judge’s Ties to Azerbaijan: Conflict of Interest Undermines UN Decision on Ruben Vardanyan’s Case
A new investigation by the first Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, Luis Moreno Ocampo, has revealed a serious conflict of...
The Armenian Report Team
Oct 7, 2025
Robert Kocharyan Announces Return to Politics, Plans to Run in 2026 Parliamentary Elections
Former Armenian President Robert Kocharyan has announced his plan to take part in the 2026 parliamentary elections, signaling his return to the political stage after several years of relative quiet. Kocharyan, who led Armenia from 1998 to 2008, made the announcement during a press conference on October 6, where he outlined his intentions to begin preparing for the elections early next year. He said that his team will start planning the format of his participation in January–F
The Armenian Report Team
Oct 7, 2025
Arman Tatoyan Announces Plan to Enter Politics
Former Human Rights Defender of Armenia Arman Tatoyan has announced that he is entering politics with the goal of uniting people and...
The Armenian Report Team
Oct 6, 2025
Zvartnots Airport Announces $500 Million Expansion, to Install Biometric Passport System
Armenia’s main international gateway, Zvartnots International Airport in Yerevan, is preparing for a major expansion as the country’s...
The Armenian Report Team
Oct 6, 2025
Archbishop Mikael Ajapahian Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Calling for Military Coup, Barred from Speaking to Media
The Yerevan City First Instance Criminal Court of General Jurisdiction has sentenced Archbishop Mikael Ajapahian, the Primate of the...
The Armenian Report Team
Oct 3, 2025
