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6.5 Million Swiss Francs Moved to Israel and Armenia From Magnitsky-Linked Businessman’s Account
An investigation by Armenian investigative outlet Hetq says nearly 524,000 Swiss francs (about $592,000) linked to Russian businessman Denis Katsyv was transferred to Armenia earlier this year, citing findings from a report by the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) and banking records reviewed as part of its reporting. According to Hetq, the transfer is detailed in PACE’s April 2026 report, Tracking the Proceeds of the Crime Denounced by Sergei Magnitsky a
Armenian National Team Player Yura Melikyan Selected in NBA G League International Draft
Armenian national team player Yura Melikyan has been selected in the 2026 NBA G League International Draft, giving him a new opening in the American basketball system. Melikyan, who plays for Starwings Basket Basel in Switzerland, was taken with the 16th pick by the Rio Grande Valley Vipers, the NBA G League affiliate of the Houston Rockets. The NBA G League is the NBA’s official minor league and serves as a development platform for players, coaches, officials and front-offic
Pashinyan Attends Funeral of Iran’s Ali Khamenei in Tehran
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan joined foreign dignitaries in Tehran on Friday to attend the official funeral ceremony for Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, whose death has reshaped the country’s leadership at a time of heightened regional tensions. Khamenei was killed on February 28 during U.S.-Israeli military campaign against Iran, ending his decades-long rule as the Islamic Republic’s highest political and religious authority. Following his death, his son, Mojt
Armenia Passes New Law Limiting Voting Rights for Armenian Citizens Living Abroad
Armenia has approved major changes to its election laws that will restrict voting in parliamentary elections and national referendums to citizens who have spent a minimum amount of time living in the country. The National Assembly passed the legislation in its second and final reading on July 3. Under the new rules, Armenian citizens must have spent at least 366 days in the country during the two years before an election or referendum to remain eligible to vote. Citizens must
Supporters Say Decorated Commander Is Being Targeted for Political Reasons, Not for State Secrets
Colonel Edik Maloyan, a decorated Armenian military commander known for his service in Artsakh, was ordered into pretrial detention for two months on Thursday after a court approved investigators' request to keep him in custody while the case proceeds. Defense attorney Artak Khachatryan confirmed the ruling to The Armenian Report outside the courthouse. Outside the courthouse, veterans, relatives of fallen soldiers and supporters condemned the prosecution, arguing that one of
European Union Moves to Eliminate Tariffs on 80% of Armenian Exports, Pledges New Funding
Armenia moved a step closer to the European Union on Wednesday after Brussels proposed opening most of its market to Armenian goods, while also promising new financial assistance to help the country withstand growing economic pressure from Russia. Speaking in Yerevan alongside Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced that the European Union will seek to remove tariffs on about 80% of Armenian exports through a package of Aut
Decorated Armenian War Hero Col. Edik Maloyan Arrested on State Secrets Charges
Armenian authorities have arrested Col. Edik Maloyan, a decorated military commander known for his role in the 2016 Four-Day War, on suspicion of unlawfully obtaining and disclosing classified state information, the country’s Investigative Committee said Thursday. Investigators also detained the secrecy officer of Maloyan’s Defense Ministry military unit. According to the Investigative Committee, prosecutors allege that Maloyan persuaded the officer, who had authorized access
Alen Simonyan Declines Seat in Armenia’s New Parliament After Losing Speaker Nomination
Alen Simonyan, who has served as speaker of Armenia’s National Assembly, said Thursday that he will not take the parliamentary seat he won in the recent election, ending his time in the legislature after the ruling Civil Contract party chose another lawmaker to lead the new parliament. Speaking to reporters, Simonyan said he had discussed the decision with Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and decided not to accept his mandate. “I discussed the matter with the prime minister. I
One of the Last Living Armenian Genocide Survivors, Mary Vartanian, Dies at 112
The Armenian people have lost one of the last living witnesses to the Armenian Genocide. Mary Vartanian, a survivor of the genocide whose life spanned more than a century of Armenian history, has died at the age of 112. Her passing is the loss of another firsthand witness to one of the 20th century's greatest atrocities. Born in Aintab in 1914, Vartanian was still an infant when the Armenian Genocide began. Between 1915 and 1923, an estimated 1.5 million Armenians were killed
Henrikh Mkhitaryan Signs New Deal to Stay at Inter Milan Through 2027
Henrikh Mkhitaryan will continue his career at Inter Milan after the Italian club extended the Armenian midfielder's contract through June 30, 2027, keeping one of Armenia's greatest footballers in Serie A for another season. Inter announced the one-year extension on its official website, confirming that the former Armenia national team captain will remain with the Nerazzurri at age 37. "Experience, leadership, a winning mentality, unwavering composure, and control in midfiel
13,000 Visitors Explore Armenia’s Ancient Manuscripts at Exhibition in Spain
Armenia’s centuries-old manuscript tradition took center stage in Spain, where thousands of visitors explored some of the nation’s most treasured historical works before the collection returned home to Yerevan. The manuscripts, displayed at the National Library of Spain as part of the exhibition Along the Paths of the Spiritual Map: The Art of Armenian Manuscripts, have now been returned to the Matenadaran following the exhibition’s conclusion. The Matenadaran said the exhibi
Armenian Households Will Not See a Natural Gas Price Increase This Year, Despite Russia’s Warnings
Armenian households will continue paying the same price for natural gas through the end of the year after the country's energy regulator voted Wednesday to leave consumer tariffs unchanged, despite recent warnings from Russia over future energy supplies. The Public Services Regulatory Commission approved the decision while also adopting changes to the way gas tariffs are calculated. The revised pricing structure will take effect Aug. 1 but will not increase the amount househo
Armenia’s Hayk Khloyan Upsets Olympic Champion Musa Evloev in Yerevan
Armenia’s Hayk Khloyan delivered one of the biggest surprises of the Benur Pashayan Memorial Greco-Roman Wrestling Tournament in Yerevan, defeating Russia’s Olympic champion Musa Evloev 3-2 in the round of 16 of the 97-kilogram division. The victory is one of the biggest of Khloyan’s career. The reigning U23 world champion outlasted the two-time world and two-time European champion in a closely fought match. Among those watching from the stands was Armenia’s Olympic champion
The Armenian Report Team
Jun 30
Armenian Women in Venezuela Cook Thousands of Meals for Earthquake Survivors and First Responders
INTERVIEW: As Venezuela recovers from a devastating earthquake, Armenian women have spent the past five days preparing hot meals for survivors, emergency responders, and anyone in need—turning the country’s Armenian community into one of the grassroots relief efforts supporting the wider population. Speaking exclusively to The Armenian Report, Archbishop Petros of the Armenian Church in Venezuela said the community’s response has extended far beyond helping Armenians alone, w
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Jun 30
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