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Armenian Court Lifts Travel Ban on Catholicos Karekin II as Government-Church Clash Continues
An Armenian court has lifted a travel ban that had been placed on Karekin II earlier this year, in a case that shows the deepening tensions between the Armenian Apostolic Church and the government of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. The restrictions were introduced about two months ago by law-enforcement authorities and applied not only to the Catholicos but also to six bishops. The move came after charges were filed in connection with Karekin II’s decision in January to defro
The Armenian Report Team
Apr 13
Holy Fire Descends in Jerusalem as Armenians Play Key Role in Sacred Easter Tradition
The Holy Fire descended at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem on Holy Saturday, April 11, during one of Christianity’s most sacred Easter traditions, an event of deep spiritual importance for the Armenian community and millions of believers worldwide. Held annually on the day before Orthodox Easter, the ceremony took place at the site traditionally believed to contain the tomb of Jesus Christ. The Holy Fire ceremony is jointly conducted by the Greek Orthodox Patria
The Armenian Report Team
Apr 11
Gymnast Hamlet Manukyan Wins Gold in Croatia as Team Reaches Multiple Finals
Armenian gymnast Hamlet Manukyan won the gold medal at the World Cup on Saturday after scoring 14.733 points in the pommel horse final in Osijek, Croatia. Fellow Armenian gymnast Mamikon Khachatryan also competed in the pommel horse final and finished in sixth place with a score of 13.433. The final World Cup stage began several days ago in Osijek, where Armenian gymnasts qualified for finals in two apparatus events. In the pommel horse qualification round, Manukyan and Khach
The Armenian Report Team
Apr 11
U.S. Pushes Forward With TRIPP Corridor Through Armenia Despite War With Iran
The United States has said it remains committed to moving forward with a major regional infrastructure plan that would create a transit corridor for Azerbaijan through Armenia, even as tensions and war involving Iran continue to affect the wider region. According to the U.S. State Department, the project known as the “Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity,” or TRIPP, continues to be a priority. The initiative is designed to improve regional connections and econom
The Armenian Report Team
Apr 10
Inside Armenia’s Push to Compete in the Global AI Economy
Armenia is increasingly positioning itself as a growing player in the global digital economy, with leaders from international technology companies, financial institutions, and local innovators highlighting the country’s progress during the recent Doing Digital Forum in Yerevan. The event brought together key voices to discuss how countries can adapt to rapid technological change, build modern infrastructure, and compete in the era of artificial intelligence and digital financ
The Armenian Report Team
Apr 10
Lemkin Institute Warns of Political Interference, Raises Alarm Over Genocide Museum Director’s Resignation and Calls for Academic Freedom in Armenia
The Lemkin Institute for Genocide Prevention and Human Security has issued a strong statement criticizing recent developments in Armenia surrounding the leadership of the Armenian Genocide Museum-Institute. The organization raised concerns over what it describes as political interference in an academic institution following the resignation of its director, Edita Gzoyan. The statement connects the situation to broader issues of historical memory, academic freedom, and regional
The Armenian Report Team
Apr 10
TUMO Opens First Center in Uruguay, Expands Into Latin America
The TUMO Center for Creative Technologies has expanded its global presence with the opening of its first learning center in Uruguay — a new step in the spread of its innovative education model beyond Armenia and into Latin America. The new center was officially inaugurated in the presence of Uruguay’s President, Yamandú Orsi, along with national and regional authorities. The facility is located at the entrance of Carrasco International Airport, placing it in a highly visible
Armenian Church Condemns Government Election Plan as “Unlawful,” Warns of Threat to National Unity
The Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin has issued a strong statement criticizing the ruling Civil Contract party over its pre-election program, warning that proposed actions related to the Armenian Apostolic Church raise serious constitutional and spiritual concerns. In its official statement, the Mother See said it “strongly condemns the inclusion of unacceptable provisions regarding the Armenian Apostolic Holy Church in the pre-election program of the ‘Civil Contract’ party.” T
Khachkar Studios Financial Support to U.S. Judeo-Christian Community Increased 25% in March 2026
Every great renewal in the history of the Judeo-Christian faith has begun with a small group of inspired leaders willing to do what others would not. Today, that group is growing – and Khachkar Studios is leading the way. Cumulative financial support to the U.S. Judeo-Christian community reached $1,107,436 by the end of March 2026, with $223,758 disbursed during March alone – a 25% increase over the $883,678 accumulated through February since the program's mid-2025 launch. Th
Armenian Artist Arpi Krikorian Creates Animated Film to Teach Genocide History Without Trauma
As April is observed as Armenian Heritage Month across the United States, Armenian American families are once again reflecting on how to teach younger generations about one of the darkest chapters in their history — the Armenian Genocide. For many children in the diaspora, that education often comes early and with emotional weight. In classrooms, community centers and cultural programs, young Armenians are introduced to the events of 1915 through powerful — and sometimes grap
Armenian Government Pushes to Require AI Labels on TV Content
Image generated using artificial intelligence (AI) Armenia may soon require TV channels to tell viewers when what they’re watching isn’t entirely real. On April 7, the country’s National Assembly took up a new proposal that would force television broadcasters to clearly label any content created using artificial intelligence(AI). The goal is simple: make sure people know when what they’re seeing has been generated by machines, not humans. The proposal was introduced by Minist
Armenian Government Tries to Change Election Rules Days Before Registration, Opposition Pushes Back
Armenia’s parliament has entered a tense and fast-moving debate over election rules—just days before the election process officially begins—raising questions about fairness, timing, and political intent. On April 7, Armenia’s National Assembly opened an extraordinary session to review proposed changes to the country’s Electoral Code of Armenia. While the proposal may sound technical, it has quickly turned into a political flashpoint, drawing strong reactions from both the rul
“A Whole Civilization Will Die Tonight”: Trump Warns as Russia Evacuates Citizens from Iran Through Armenia
Photo Credit: Hetq.am A total of 175 Russian citizens evacuated from Iran arrived in Armenia on April 6 and were later flown to Moscow on a special flight from Yerevan, as evacuation efforts continue due to rising tensions in the region. The group entered Armenia through the Nurduz–Agarak border checkpoint before continuing their journey home. The evacuees were employees of the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant. Their relocation is part of a broader effort to move foreign national
Pashinyan’s Party Promises New Catholicos by 2031, Puts Church Leadership at Center of Election Agenda
Armenia’s ruling Civil Contract party has made a major and controversial promise to voters ahead of upcoming elections, saying that by 2031 the country will have a new Catholicos. The pledge is included in the party’s pre-election program, placing the leadership of the Armenian Apostolic Church alongside major state development projects as part of its political agenda. The program outlines several national goals, including the TRIPP project, the creation of an academic city,
