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Opposition Demands Probe After Airport Footage of Robert Kocharyan Appears in Pro-Government Media
Fresh concerns over privacy, state surveillance, and the treatment of opposition figures have emerged in Armenia after opposition lawmaker Gegham Manukyan formally requested an investigation into how footage of former President Robert Kocharyan at Yerevan's Zvartnots International Airport appeared on a media platform linked to Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's family. Manukyan, a member of the Armenia Alliance parliamentary faction, announced that he had appealed to National S
The Armenian Report Team
Jun 15
Armenia’s Elina Avanesyan Wins ITF W100 Zagreb Title With Dominant Straight-Sets Victory
Armenian tennis player Elina Avanesyan has claimed the ITF W100 Zagreb championship, continuing her impressive rise on the international circuit with a dominant performance in Croatia. Avanesyan secured the title on Sunday after defeating Sweden's Kajsa Rinaldo Persson in straight sets, 6-1, 6-3, in the tournament final. The Armenian star controlled the match from start to finish, wrapping up the victory in just 1 hour and 7 minutes. The triumph capped a strong week for Avane
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Jun 15
Months After Announcing Separation, Anna Hakobyan to Attend Global First Ladies Academy in New York as Questions Surrounding Her Relationship With Pashinyan Continue
Anna Hakobyan, the wife of Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, is set to travel to New York later this month to participate in the fourth annual Global First Ladies Academy, an international leadership program that brings together spouses of world leaders and prominent experts to discuss public diplomacy, social initiatives, and global challenges. According to Armenian government decisions, Hakobyan will attend the nine-day event as part of an official delegation. The ac
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Jun 15
Wife of Armenian POW Ruben Vardanyan Calls for International Humanitarian Mission to Azerbaijan
Veronika Zonabend, the wife of Armenian businessman and former Artsakh State Minister Ruben Vardanyan, has announced plans to organize an international women's humanitarian delegation to Azerbaijan, citing what she describes as a growing humanitarian vacuum surrounding Armenian detainees held in Azerbaijani custody. In a public appeal, Zonabend said her husband has remained in detention since September 2023 and has been separated from his family for years, including missing t
The Armenian Report Team
Jun 15
Armenia Finalizes Election Results, Rejects Opposition Calls for Repeat Vote
Photo Credit: Hetq.am|Narek Aleksanyan Armenia's Central Election Commission (CEC) officially finalized the results of the country's June 7 parliamentary elections on Sunday, confirming the composition of the next National Assembly while rejecting opposition demands for repeat voting and the annulment of the election results. The session took place Sunday during heightened political tensions, as opposition parties gathered supporters outside the CEC headquarters in Yerevan, c
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Jun 14
Azerbaijani Official Walks Through Dilijan as Ruben Vardanyan, Who Invested $236 Million in the Town, Remains Jailed in Baku
There was a striking irony in Dilijan today. As Azerbaijani presidential aide Hikmet Hajiyev walked through the Armenian resort town alongside Armenian Security Council Secretary Armen Grigoryan, the visit unfolded in a place whose modern transformation is closely tied to Ruben Vardanyan — an Armenian philanthropist who is now serving a 20-year prison sentence in Azerbaijan. Photos and videos of the visit showed Armenian officials hosting and accompanying Hajiyev through Dili
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Jun 14
Azerbaijan’s Top Adviser Makes First-Ever Visit to Armenia for Peace Talks
Senior officials from Armenia and Azerbaijan met in the Armenian resort town of Dilijan for direct talks focused on advancing the bilateral peace process. Azerbaijani presidential foreign policy adviser Hikmet Hajiyev and Armenian Security Council Secretary Armen Grigoryan held discussions on issues related to the Armenia-Azerbaijan peace agenda, according to identical statements released by both sides following the meeting. The officials emphasized the importance of maintain
The Armenian Report Team
Jun 14
Armenian Ex-POW Karlen Stepanyan Dies at 52 After Battling Cancer and Enduring Personal Loss
Karlen Stepanyan, an Armenian serviceman who spent weeks in Azerbaijani captivity following the deadly border clashes of November 2021, has died at the age of 52 after battling cancer. His death became publicly known only days later after filmmaker and activist Hovhannes Ishkhanyan shared the news on social media. As of now, Ishkhanyan appears to be the only person to have publicly reported Stepanyan's passing. According to Ishkhanyan, Stepanyan died three days ago after endu
The Armenian Report Team
Jun 13
Yerevan Street Q&A: How Do Armenians See the Next Five Years of Pashinyan’s Leadership?
As Armenia awaits the final certification of its parliamentary election results, The Armenian Report took to the streets of Yerevan to ask a simple question: How do Armenians envision the next five years under Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's leadership? The responses reflected a country that remains deeply divided in its expectations, hopes, and frustrations. Some residents expressed cautious optimism. "We'll live and see what happens," one man said. Another respondent said
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Jun 13
Actor Edgar Damatian Enters Emmy Awards Consideration Race for Performance in “A Winter’s Song”
Armenian actor Edgar Damatian is being promoted for Emmy Awards consideration for his performance in “A Winter's Song”, a film that shows Armenia's culture, music, and traditions to a global audience. A recently launched "For Your Consideration" (FYC) campaign shows Damatian in the category of Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series, Movie or Special. The campaign is part of the Emmy Awards process and encourages members of the Television Academy to review and
The Armenian Report Team
Jun 12
Armenia’s Reservoirs Near Full Capacity After Heavy Rains, Boosting Water Security
Armenia’s major reservoirs are nearing full capacity after months of abundant rainfall —a significant boost to the country’s water resources and strengthening prospects for agricultural and environmental sustainability. Meteorologists reported that intense rainfall on June 11 pushed the Aparan Reservoir to 100% capacity, while the water level of Lake Sevan rose by 2 centimeters within just a few hours. “Yesterday’s heavy rainfall left its mark on water resources. The Aparan R
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Jun 12
Prosperous Armenia Protests Election Results, Demands Repeat Voting as Parliamentary Seat Hangs in Balance
Photo Credit: SputnikArmenia Armenia’s post-election tensions escalated on June 12 as members of the Prosperous Armenia Party (BHK) gathered outside the Central Electoral Commission (CEC) in Yerevan, accusing election authorities of taking politically motivated steps to prevent the opposition party from entering parliament. The Armenian Report was on the ground outside the CEC headquarters as party representatives demanded a meeting with CEC Chairman Vahagn Hovakimyan and cal
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Jun 12
Pashinyan Congratulates Putin on Russia Day Despite Kremlin’s Silence on Election Victory
Russian President Vladimir Putin has not publicly congratulated Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan or his Civil Contract party on their election victory, despite messages of support from several international leaders in recent days. Against that backdrop, Pashinyan on Thursday sent a congratulatory message to Putin on the occasion of Russia Day, emphasizing the importance of bilateral ties between the two countries. In his message, the Armenian prime minister described the holida
The Armenian Report Team
Jun 12
Strong Armenia Files Formal Complaint Seeking to Overturn June 7 Election Results
Armenia’s opposition-led Strong Armenia Alliance has formally challenged the results of the country’s June 7 parliamentary elections, submitting an application to the Central Election Commission (CEC) seeking to have the vote annulled. Aram Vardevanyan, a representative of the alliance and a parliamentary candidate, alleged that the election process was marred by the misuse of administrative resources, politically motivated criminal prosecutions, the creation of a climate of
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Jun 12
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