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Israeli Foreign Minister Proposes Official Recognition of Armenian Genocide, Calling It a ‘Moral and Historical Obligation’
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar announced that he will submit a draft resolution to the Israeli government at its next meeting seeking official recognition of the Armenian Genocide — what could become one of the most significant shifts in Israel's longstanding policy on the issue. In a statement, Sa'ar said recognizing the mass killings of Armenians during the final years of the Ottoman Empire is "a moral and historical obligation." He also called for condemning "any de
The Armenian Report Team
Jun 25
Golden Apricot Launches AI Filmmaking Program to Train Next Generation of Film Professionals
The Golden Apricot Yerevan International Film Festival is embracing the next chapter of filmmaking with the launch of a new artificial intelligence-focused program aimed at helping film professionals navigate one of the industry's fastest-growing technological shifts. Through its industry platform, GAIFF Pro, the festival has partnered with LUMIVERSE, a global collaboration network connecting Armenians worldwide, to introduce an intensive AI Filmmaking Workshop that will brin
The Armenian Report Team
Jun 25
Analyst Warns of Threat From Azerbaijan’s ‘Western Azerbaijan’ Narrative; Pashinyan Downplays It
Azerbaijan’s renewed promotion of the concept of “Western Azerbaijan,” which refers to present-day Armenian territory, has reignited political tensions in Armenia, exposing divisions over how to respond to competing historical narratives as the two countries pursue a peace agreement. Armenian analyst Tatevik Hayrapetyan sharply criticized the government's approach after Azerbaijan's state news agency AzerTag published coverage of a recent event in Nakhijevan that promoted the
The Armenian Report Team
Jun 25
On His First Day, Glendale’s First Armenian Police Chief Says Messages of Support Are Pouring In From Armenians Worldwide
On his first day as Glendale police chief, Robert William spoke in Armenian with The Armenian Report about the outpouring of support he received from Armenians in Glendale, across the United States and in Armenia. William, who officially began his tenure this week as the 21st chief of the Glendale Police Department, described the milestone as both inspiring and demanding. “I feel very motivated,” William told The Armenian Report’s Anna Kachikyan. “Of course, it’s my first day
The Armenian Report Team
Jun 25
Two Armenian Family Homes Collapse in Deadly Venezuela Earthquakes That Have Killed at Least 164
Armenian families are among those affected by the powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela, with the Holy See of Cilicia confirming that homes have been destroyed, several Armenians have been injured, and others remain missing. According to the Holy See, two Armenian family homes collapsed in the disaster, while multiple members of the community sustained injuries. The full extent of the impact on the Armenian community remains unclear as rescue and recovery efforts continu
The Armenian Report Team
Jun 25
HIKEArmenia Takes the Armenian National Trail Online: A Nearly 1,000 km Trail from North to South
HIKEArmenia unveils one of the country’s most ambitious long-term tourism and regional development initiatives: the Armenian National Trail (ANT), a nearly 1,000-kilometer village-to-village hiking route stretching across Armenia from north to south. Starting today, the newly launched Armenian National Trail website, available in English and Armenian, gives hikers access to the first available trail sections in the Lori and Tavush regions , with maps, route information, insi
The Armenian Report Team
Jun 24
Portrait of Fallen Armenian War Hero Removed in Yerevan, Raising Questions About Preserving the Memory of the 44-Day War
The reported removal of several murals depicting Armenian soldiers killed during the 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh war has sparked public debate in Armenia, with family members of fallen servicemen raising concerns over the disappearance of memorial artwork dedicated to those who lost their lives in the conflict. The latest controversy emerged after Arevik Mkrtchyan, the sister of Haykaz Mkrtchyan, who was killed during the 44-day war, said a portrait of her brother had been removed
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Jun 24
Russian Soldier Convicted in Gyumri Woman’s Death Released From Armenian Prison, Family Turns to European Court
Photo Credit: Azatutyun.am A Russian serviceman convicted in the fatal beating of a woman in Armenia’s second-largest city of Gyumri has been released from prison after serving a seven-and-a-half-year sentence, bringing renewed attention to a case that has long raised concerns about accountability involving personnel stationed at Russia’s military base in Armenia. According to his attorney, Andrey Razgildeyev, a serviceman of Russia’s 102nd Military Base in Gyumri, was releas
The Armenian Report Team
Jun 24
Azerbaijani Lawmaker Wants ‘Western Azerbaijan’ Claims Included in Armenia Peace Talks
A senior Azerbaijani lawmaker has called for the issue of the return of Azerbaijanis who once lived in Armenia to become part of ongoing peace discussions between Armenia and Azerbaijan, arguing that lasting regional stability cannot be achieved without addressing their claims. Speaking at an event in Baku titled “Return to Western Azerbaijan: Restoration of Historical Justice and Human Rights,” the head of the so-called “Western Azerbaijan Community,” Aziz Alekberli, said th
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Jun 24
Adam Schiff Marks 1,000 Days of Armenian Captivity, Urges U.S. to Expose Azerbaijan’s Human Rights Abuses
U.S. Senator Adam Schiff has called on the State Department to prominently document Azerbaijan’s human rights record in its upcoming 2025 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices, arguing that continued international scrutiny is necessary to address what he described as a worsening pattern of abuses. In a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Schiff urged the department to prioritize efforts to identify, publicly condemn, and press Azerbaijan to end alleged violations of
The Armenian Report Team
Jun 24
Historic First: Iraq Nominates Armenian Christian Krikor Der-Hagopian as Ambassador to Washington
Iraq has nominated Krikor Der-Hagopian, a veteran Armenian Christian diplomat and senior adviser to Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi, as the country’s next ambassador to the United States — a potentially historic shift in Baghdad’s diplomatic outreach and engagement with Washington. Regional diplomats confirmed the nomination, describing it as part of Iraq’s broader effort to strengthen relations with the United States and expand cooperation beyond traditional security concerns. I
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Jun 24
Paul Karmiryan Announces Role in Toy Story 5, Voices Armenian Character in Pixar Film
Actor and dancer Paul Karmiryan has announced that he has joined the cast of Toy Story 5, calling the opportunity to voice an Armenian character in the beloved franchise “surreal.” In an emotional post shared on Instagram, Karmiryan said Pixar films were a defining part of his childhood and that he is still processing the fact that he is now part of one of the world’s most iconic animated series. “This one feels pretty surreal,” Karmiryan wrote. “Like a lot of kids, I grew up
The Armenian Report Team
Jun 23
‘When They See Robert, They See Themselves’: Glendale’s First Armenian Police Chief Hopes to Inspire Next Generation
INTERVIEW: Moments after making history as Glendale’s first Armenian Chief of Police, Robert William reflected on his journey, the community that shaped him, and his hopes of inspiring the next generation of Armenian Americans to pursue careers in public service. Speaking to The Armenian Report shortly after his appointment on June 23, William said one of the biggest surprises of his career was the overwhelming support he received from Glendale’s Armenian community. “When I w
The Armenian Report Team
Jun 23
Robert William Makes History as Glendale’s First Armenian Police Chief
BREAKING: In a moment of pride for Glendale’s Armenian community and the city at large, Robert William, a lifelong Glendale resident who built his career from the ground up within the department, was officially appointed on Monday, June 23, as the 21st Chief of Police of the Glendale Police Department. Chief William succeeds former Police Chief Manny Cid, who led the department from 2023 to 2026. Home to one of the largest Armenian communities outside of Armenia, Glendale’s n
The Armenian Report Team
Jun 23
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