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Hell’s Kitchen Contestant Shant Halajian to Celebrate 100,000 Subscribers by Serving Meals to 1,000 Children
Armenian-American chef and entrepreneur Shant Halajian, founder of Mr. Flavor and a contestant on Season 23 of Hell’s Kitchen, is celebrating a major milestone for his growing online community by launching a large-scale charitable initiative to serve children in Southern California. Halajian said Mr. Flavor recently surpassed 100,000 subscribers on YouTube. To mark the milestone, the company is partnering with the Boys & Girls Club of Burbank and Greater East Valley to provid
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Jun 11
Armenia Bans Wheat Exports for Six Months to Protect Food Supply
Armenia has introduced a six-month temporary ban on wheat exports to countries outside the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), citing concerns over food security and the need to stabilize the domestic economy. According to the Armenian government, the measure is intended to safeguard the country’s food supply at a time when domestic wheat production remains insufficient to meet national demand. Armenia relies heavily on imports—primarily from Russia—to cover its wheat needs, maki
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Jun 11
Armenian Government Reassures Public: No Gas Price Increase Expected Before Winter Despite Moscow Warning
Armenian authorities are reassuring the public that natural gas prices will remain unchanged in the near term, despite recent warnings from Moscow that preferential energy rates could be reconsidered if Armenia alters its economic alignment. Speaking to reporters in parliament on June 11, Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure Davit Khudatyan said there is currently no basis for concerns about a gas price increase, citing an existing supply agreement with R
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Jun 11
Armenia’s Biggest Mining Firm Commits to U.N. Standards on Environment, Labor, and Transparency
Armenia’s largest mining company, Zangezur Copper Molybdenum Combine (ZCMC), has joined the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative — a significant step in its efforts to align with international standards on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance. By becoming a participant in the UN Global Compact, ZCMC has committed to integrating the initiative’s Ten Principles into its operations and business practices
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Jun 11
Powerful Hailstorm Buries Parts of Gyumri Under 1.5 Meters of Ice, Floods Streets and Traps Vehicles
A powerful overnight hailstorm and torrential rainfall brought parts of Gyumri, Armenia’s second-largest city, to a standstill, flooding streets, trapping vehicles, and leaving sections of the city buried under massive accumulations of ice. Local authorities described the storm as unprecedented in scale. The hardest-hit area was beneath the bridge connecting Teryan Street to the road leading toward Akhuryan, where a thick layer of hail and floodwater rendered the roadway c
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Jun 11
Ancient 4,000-Year-Old Akkadian Tablet Donated to Armenia’s Matenadaran by Prince Dani Badawi
A rare artifact dating back nearly 4,000 years has been donated to the Matenadaran in Yerevan, adding a significant piece of ancient Near Eastern history to Armenia’s renowned repository of manuscripts and historical treasures. Prince Dani Badawi, a representative of the Badawi royal dynasty, and Grammy Award-winning singer Mohombi visited the Matenadaran accompanied by Armenia’s Ambassador to the United States, Narek Mkrtchyan. During the visit, Prince Badawi presented the M
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Jun 11
Strong Armenia Seeks to Void June 7 Election Results, Threatens Constitutional Court Appeal
Armenia’s main opposition challenger in the June 7 parliamentary elections is preparing to formally contest the results, escalating the dispute over the outcome of the vote. The Strong Armenia Alliance, which finished second behind Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s ruling Civil Contract party according to preliminary results, announced that it will ask Armenia’s Central Election Commission (CEC) on Thursday to annul the election results and conduct a review of the votes receiv
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Jun 11
Trump Warns U.S. Will Hit Iran ‘Very Hard Tonight,’ Threatens to Take Kharg Island and Oil Infrastructure
U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened a major escalation in tensions with Iran, warning that the United States would strike the country “very hard tonight” and suggesting Washington could seek control over strategic Iranian oil infrastructure, including the critical Kharg Island export terminal. Trump posted on Truth Social on Thursday, come during a rapidly deteriorating security situation in the Middle East following two days of military exchanges between the United St
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Jun 11
Pashinyan Receives Congratulations From Turkey and Pakistan Following Election Win
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has received congratulatory messages from the leaders of Turkey and Pakistan following the preliminary victory of his Civil Contract party in Armenia’s June 7 parliamentary elections. According to the Armenian government, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan congratulated Pashinyan on the performance of the ruling Civil Contract party, which secured 49.8% of the vote according to preliminary results released by Armenia’s Central Elect
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Jun 11
Pashinyan Unfazed by Possible CSTO Expulsion: ‘I Am Not Concerned’
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said on Wednesday that Yerevan would have no option but to accept a decision by the Russian-led Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) to expel Armenia if member states choose to pursue such a move. Speaking to reporters in Yerevan, Pashinyan dismissed concerns over the possibility of Armenia being removed from the bloc, which includes Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan. “I know that there is a mechanism for
The Armenian Report Team
Jun 11
Armenia Opposition Parties Reject June 7 Election Results, Cite Irregularities and Voter Pressure, Demand Recounts
Several political parties and opposition figures that participated in Armenia’s June 7 parliamentary elections have rejected the preliminary results, alleging that the vote was affected by widespread irregularities, misuse of administrative resources, and pressure on voters. The statements came after preliminary results showed Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s ruling Civil Contract party retaining power, prompting criticism from opposition groups that argue the election did no
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Jun 10
After 23-Day Hunger Strike, Artsakh Refugee Arthur Osipyan Ordered Released From Jail
Armenian authorities have ordered the release of Artsakh refugee and activist Arthur Osipyan, whose arrest following a public confrontation with Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan became one of the most contentious political and legal cases of Armenia’s recent election period. The decision to revoke Osipyan’s pretrial detention was announced on June 10 by Armenia’s Prosecutor General’s Office. According to the prosecutor’s statement, the supervising prosecutor took into account p
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Jun 10
Prosperous Armenia Says Recounts Added 140 Votes, Boosting Chances of Entering Parliament
Armenia’s opposition Prosperous Armenia Party (BHK), led by businessman and former parliamentarian Gagik Tsarukyan, says recounts conducted over the past two days have added 140 votes to its election tally, a development the party argues strengthens its case for entering the country’s next parliament. The announcement was made by BHK spokeswoman Iveta Tonoyan, who said the recount process remains ongoing in several polling stations and is being carried out in cooperation with
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Jun 10
Trump Congratulates Pashinyan Before Armenia Certifies Final Election Results
Three days after Armenia's parliamentary elections, U.S. President Donald Trump publicly congratulated Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on securing re-election, even though the country's final election results have not yet been officially certified. In a statement, Trump praised Pashinyan's victory and expressed confidence in Armenia's future under his leadership. “Congratulations to Nikol Pashinyan for his decisive victory in Armenia’s National Elections. I was very proud to h
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Jun 10
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