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Armenia’s First Symbolic Shipment of Apricots Arrives in EU as Yerevan Pushes to Diversify Exports Beyond Russia
The first symbolic shipment of Armenian apricots has arrived in the European Union — a major milestone in Armenia’s efforts to diversify its exports and strengthen economic ties with Europe. The announcement was made by EU Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos, who shared a photo on X alongside Armenian Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure Davit Khudatyan holding Armenian apricots. “Thank you to Armenia’s Minister of Territorial Administration and Infras
The Armenian Report Team
Jun 23
Artsakh Flag Displayed at 2026 FIFA World Cup Match Between Argentina and Austria
The flag of Artsakh was displayed by spectators at AT&T Stadium in Dallas during Argentina’s 2-0 victory over Austria on June 22, a match that secured Argentina’s place in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Images of the flag circulating on social media drew attention from Armenian communities around the world, many of whom continue to advocate for the rights of Armenians forcibly displaced from Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) following Azerbaijan’s 2023 military offensiv
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Jun 23
Azerbaijan Brings Controversial ‘Western Azerbaijan’ Campaign to Washington, D.C., With Conference at U.S. Congress
Azerbaijan’s controversial “Western Azerbaijan” campaign is being brought to Washington, D.C., today, June 24, 2026, through a conference organized by the Baku Initiative Group, an organization that has actively promoted the narrative internationally. According to the organizers, the event will focus on what they describe as the displacement of Azerbaijanis from present-day Armenia and their claimed right to return. The conference is expected to bring together international
The Armenian Report Team
Jun 23
New Report Alleges Anti-Artsakh Armenian Hate Speech Reached Unprecedented Levels During Armenia’s 2026 Election Campaign
A new report by the Regional Center for Democracy and Security (RCDS) alleges that hate speech targeting Armenians forcibly displaced from Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) reached unprecedented levels during Armenia’s 2026 parliamentary election campaign, raising concerns about political polarization, social cohesion, and the treatment of vulnerable communities. The report, which monitored public discourse throughout May, differs from the organization's previous assessments by focu
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Jun 22
Made in Armenia: Homegrown Atlant Rocket System Successfully Tested in Live-Fire Military Exercise
Armenian military personnel conducted a live-fire exercise featuring the domestically produced Atlant multiple-launch rocket system, testing the country's growing defense manufacturing capabilities and ongoing efforts to strengthen military readiness. According to Armenia’s Ministry of Defense, soldiers from a rocket artillery unit carried out a series of training missions as part of a planned combat preparedness exercise. The drills included the engagement of simulated targe
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Jun 22
Armenia’s Yervand Mkrtchyan Wins Gold, Sets National Record at Balkan Track and Field Championships
Armenia delivered an impressive performance at the Balkan Athletics Championships held in Volos, Greece, on June 20–21, with distance runner Yervand Mkrtchyan capturing gold and setting a new national record. Mkrtchyan won the men's 3,000-meter race in a time of 7:52.75, securing the championship title while also establishing a new Armenian record in the event. The achievement adds to a remarkable season for the Armenian athlete, who recently claimed victory in the 1,500-mete
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Jun 22
Azerbaijan’s “Western Azerbaijan” Festival Raises Concerns Over Territorial Claims Against Armenia
A festival in Baku titled “The Heritage of Western Azerbaijan: Return to Historical Roots” has drawn renewed attention to Azerbaijan’s promotion of the controversial concept of “Western Azerbaijan,” a term used by Azerbaijani officials to refer to the territory of present-day sovereign Armenia. According to Azerbaijani affairs expert Tatevik Hayrapetyan, the event shows what she describes as a growing state-backed campaign that goes beyond historical narratives and increasing
The Armenian Report Team
Jun 22
Armenia and Azerbaijan Agree to Exchange Internet Traffic, Signing Landmark Deal to Route Data Through Each Other’s Territories
AI-generated illustrative image Armenian telecommunications provider Telecom Armenia and Azerbaijani backbone operator AzerTelecom have signed a commercial agreement to exchange and transit internet traffic through each other’s territories. The deal creates a new digital link between Armenia and Azerbaijan, two neighboring countries that have remained politically divided for decades, while opening additional telecommunications routes across the South Caucasus. According to Te
The Armenian Report Team
Jun 22
Back Where His Journey Started: Henrikh Mkhitaryan’s Emotional Return to FC Pyunik Inspires Young Armenians
Armenian football icon and Inter Milan midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan returned to the club where his professional journey began, meeting with dozens of young players at FC Pyunik’s academy in Yerevan as part of a special "Home Coming" event dedicated to his career and legacy. The gathering brought together aspiring footballers from multiple age groups, many of whom see Mkhitaryan as both a role model and proof that international success is possible for Armenian athletes. Addre
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Jun 19
Armenia’s Ancient Manuscripts Go Global: Diaspora Armenians to Gain Free Access to Matenadaran’s Educational Content
The Mesrop Mashtots Matenadaran, one of the world's most significant repositories of ancient manuscripts, has signed a cooperation memorandum with the educational and cultural platform Mtqaran Academy in order to make Armenia’s scholarly and cultural heritage more accessible to modern audiences. The Armenian Report was invited to attend the signing ceremony, which brought together representatives of both institutions to outline plans for a wide-ranging collaboration focused o
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Jun 18
European Court of Human Rights Rules Azerbaijan Tortured, Mutilated and Killed Armenian Officer Hayk Toroyan During 2016 Four-Day War, Returning His Body Without a Head and Hands
The European Court of Human Rights has delivered its first judgment related to the April 2016 Four-Day War between Armenia and Azerbaijan, ruling that Azerbaijan violated the fundamental rights of Armenian Major Hayk Toroyan, who was tortured and killed during the war. In a landmark decision, the Strasbourg-based court found that Azerbaijani forces were responsible for the unlawful killing and torture of Toroyan after he had become defenseless during military clashes near the
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Jun 18
Azerbaijani Officials Renew Calls for Return of ‘Western Azerbaijanis’ to Armenia Despite Pashinyan’s Firm Rejection
Senior Azerbaijani officials have renewed calls for the return of so-called “Western Azerbaijanis” to present-day Armenia, describing it as a matter of historical justice and human rights, while Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has firmly rejected suggestions that hundreds of thousands of Azerbaijanis could be settled in the country. Speaking at the third “Return to Western Azerbaijan” Congress-Festival in Ordubad, Azerbaijan’s parliamentary deputy speaker Ziyafat Asga
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Jun 18
Armenian Grandmaster Shant Sargsyan Defeats World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen at World Rapid Team Championship
Armenian Grandmaster Shant Sargsyan scored a major upset at the 2026 World Rapid Team Chess Championship, defeating world No. 1 Magnus Carlsen in Hong Kong, according to the Armenian Chess Federation. The victory came during the seventh round of the prestigious tournament, where Sargsyan overcame the Norwegian grandmaster, widely regarded as one of the greatest players in chess history and the highest-rated player in the world. Sargsyan’s win is a significant achievement for
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Jun 18
Aliyev Says Azerbaijan Will ‘Never Forget’ Destruction of Mosques Despite Documented Erasure of Armenian Heritage in Artsakh
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has renewed accusations against Armenians over the alleged destruction of mosques during the decades-long conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh, declaring that Azerbaijan would “never forget” what he described as the devastation inflicted on Azerbaijani cities and cultural sites, despite ongoing international concerns and documented reports regarding the destruction and alteration of Armenian cultural and religious heritage sites that have come und
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Jun 18
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