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Pashinyan to Parade New Weapons Days Before Vote; Opposition Calls It Political Theater
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has announced that newly acquired military equipment will be presented to the public during a large event in Yerevan later this spring, describing it as an “accountability event rather than a military parade.” Speaking at a press briefing on Thursday, Pashinyan said the event will take place on May 28 in Republic Square, the central location traditionally used for major state ceremonies. The date coincides with Republic Day, one of Arme
The Armenian Report Team
Mar 27
One Armenian Among 26 Killed in Overnight U.S.-Israeli Attack on Iran’s Isfahan
One member of the Armenian community was among those killed during overnight attacks on residential areas in the Iranian city of Isfahan, according to local officials, as the wider war between the United States, Israel, and Iran continues to escalate. Akbar Salehi, the Deputy for Security and Law Enforcement Affairs of the Isfahan Governor’s Office, provided details about the casualties, saying that a total of 26 people were killed in the incident. The attacks targeted severa
The Armenian Report Team
Mar 27
Armenian Pair Finishes in Top 8 at World Championships With Best Career Result
The Armenian figure skating pair - Karina Akopova and Nikita Rakhmanin delivered the strongest performance of their careers at the 2026 World Figure Skating Championships in Prague, finishing eighth overall in the pairs competition. The duo earned a combined total of 190.46 points across their short and free programs, scoring a new personal best on the world stage. The result places the Armenian skaters among the top pairs globally and shows the steady progress and growing co
The Armenian Report Team
Mar 26
Armenian Skaters Open Up After Olympics, Address “Artsakh” Music Controversy
INTERVIEW: In a one-on-one interview with The Armenian Report, Armenian Olympic figure skaters Karina Akopova and Nikita Rakhmanin spoke after returning from the Games, reflecting on an experience that brought both pride and pressure—from the excitement of the Olympic Village to the controversy surrounding their music choice. The skaters said they became aware of the issue during their training camp in Switzerland, where they learned that Azerbaijan had filed a complaint aga
The Armenian Report Team
Mar 25
Paris Armenians Rally Behind New Mayor in High-Stakes Vote Against Pro-Azerbaijani Candidate
INTERVIEW: The election of Emmanuel Grégoire as mayor of Paris is being seen by members of the Armenian diaspora not just as a local political outcome, but as a significant moment for their community’s voice and influence in one of Europe’s most important capitals. Grégoire, a Socialist politician and longtime figure in Paris city leadership, won the closely watched race with about 51% of the vote, defeating right-wing candidate and former minister Rachida Dati, as well as h
The Armenian Report Team
Mar 24
American Footballer Alexah Fite Leaves Texas To Build Soccer Career in Armenia
The Armenian Report met with Pyunik women’s team player Alexah Fite, an American footballer who has traveled far from home to continue her career in Armenia and take part in European competition. For many players, moving abroad is part of the dream of building a football career. For Fite, that journey led from Dallas, Texas, to Armenia, where she joined Pyunik and stepped into a new football culture, a new country, and a very different daily life. Fite’s path to Armenia began
The Armenian Report Team
Mar 24
Armenian Authorities Block Catholicos Karekin II From Traveling to Ilia II Funeral
The investigator has rejected a motion that would have allowed the Catholicos of All Armenians, Karekin II, to travel to Georgia, according to lawyer Ara Zohrabyan. The decision prevents the head of the Armenian Apostolic Church from attending the funeral of the Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia, Ilia II, who passed away on March 17 at the age of 93. The Georgian Church had officially invited the Catholicos to attend the funeral ceremony and take part in the Divine Liturgy
The Armenian Report Team
Mar 23
Pashinyan Tells Daughter of Fallen Artsakh Hero She “Escaped” — Later Issues Apology After Metro Confrontation
A public confrontation between Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and a woman forcibly displaced from her indigenous home in Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) escalated into a heated argument in the Yerevan metro, exposing the deep pain and unresolved tensions surrounding the fate of Artsakh Armenians. The incident took place during an informal interaction with citizens, within the framework of an undeclared campaign by the ruling Civil Contract party. In recent weeks, Pashinya
The Armenian Report Team
Mar 23
Exclusive Interview: Oscar Winner Natalie Musteata Reflects on Armenian Roots, Surreal Victory, and a Historic Oscars Moment
The Armenian Report got an exclusive interview with Oscar-winning filmmaker Natalie Musteata, who was awarded Best Live Action Short Film as co-director of “Two People Exchanging Saliva.” In a personal and reflective conversation, Musteata spoke about the emotional weight of the moment, her Armenian heritage, and what her film represents in today’s changing film landscape. Looking back at the moment her name was announced at the Academy Awards, Musteata described an experie
The Armenian Report Team
Mar 19
Blogger’s Video Offers a Haunting Look Inside Artsakh Today Under Azerbaijani Occupation
What does Artsakh look like today under Azerbaijani occupation? A recent travel video by blogger YoungMin Skies offers a rare answer. His visit to Stepanakert reveals empty streets, damaged landmarks, and a visible effort to reshape the identity of the occupied region. The 18-minute blogger style video documents his journey through Artsakh, which has been under Azerbaijani occupation since September 2023. Before arriving, the blogger had already studied the history of Artsakh
The Armenian Report Team
Mar 19
Rare Armenian Books and Manuscripts from Historic Paris Bookstore Acquired and Donated to Keron Foundation
A collection of rare Armenian books and manuscripts from the historic Oriental Bookstore of Hrant Samuelian in Paris has been purchased at auction and donated to the Keron Development Foundation by Wilco. The acquisition brings a significant part of an important cultural archive back into an Armenian institutional setting, where it will be preserved and studied. The collection comes from the Samuelian Oriental Bookstore, a well-known center of Armenian cultural life in Paris
The Armenian Report Team
Mar 18
Appeal Sent to International Committee of the Red Cross Urging Immediate Access to Armenian POWs Held in Azerbaijan
A formal appeal has been sent to the President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), calling for urgent action to restore humanitarian access to Armenian prisoners currently detained in Azerbaijan. The letter was issued by the Buenos Aires Chapter of the Society for Orphaned Armenian Relief (SOAR), raising serious concerns about the conditions, legal uncertainty, and lack of communication faced by the detainees. The appeal shows the situation of several Arme
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Mar 17
Armenia Assists in Evacuation of Over 550 Indian Nationals from Iran
More than 550 Indian citizens have been evacuated from Iran through Armenia as tensions continue to rise in West Asia. The evacuation was carried out with the assistance of the Armenian authorities, who allowed the safe land-border transit of Indian nationals traveling out of Iran. India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar expressed gratitude to Armenia for helping facilitate the operation. The evacuation effort was organized as part of New Delhi’s broader plan to help i
The Armenian Report Team
Mar 16
Filmmaker Faces Charges in Turkey After Screening Film About Armenian Genocide Survivor Aurora Mardiganian
A criminal case has been opened in Turkey against filmmaker Rojhilat Aksoy after she organized a screening of the film “Aurora’s Sunrise,” which tells the story of Armenian Genocide survivor Aurora Mardiganian. Authorities accuse the filmmaker of insulting the Turkish nation, a charge that has been brought under the country’s controversial Article 301 of the Turkish Criminal Code. The case was launched by the regional prosecutor’s office in the southeastern Turkish city of Di
The Armenian Report Team
Mar 16
