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Armenian Figure Skaters to Compete at 2026 Olympics to ‘Artsakh’
Photo: ©ISU Armenia’s figure skating pair, Karina Akopyan and Nikita Rakhmanin, are preparing to compete at the 2026 Winter Olympics to music by composer Ara Gevorgyan, skating to his piece “Artsakh”. Their short program on Feb. 15 has already drawn widespread attention and strong reactions online. The pair first used this music earlier in competition, and the routine quickly spread across social media. According to Akopyan, the performance reached a huge audience and was re
Armenian Athletes Competing for Other Countries at the 2026 Winter Olympics
As the 2026 Winter Olympic Games open in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, our attention is turning not only to Armenia’s official national team but also to athletes of Armenian origin who will compete for other countries. The Games are set to begin on February 6, with Armenia sending five athletes across three sports. Alongside them, several competitors with Armenian roots will appear under different flags. These athletes will represent Cyprus, France, and Russia (AIN), an
Meet the Armenian Athletes Competing in the Winter Olympics
As the 25th Winter Olympic Games approach, Armenian athletes are preparing to compete on the world’s biggest winter sports stage. The Games will be held from February 6 to 22 in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, and Armenia will be represented by five competitors across skiing and figure skating events. During the winter season leading up to the Olympics, The Armenian Report met and interviewed Armenia’s Olympic hopefuls to learn more about their preparation, goals, and the
Motorsports Legend Ed “Isky” Iskenderian, a Pioneer of Hot Rodding, Dies at 104
Ed “Isky” Iskenderian, a pioneering figure in motorsports and founder of iconic performance products, has passed away. The Hidden Pioneers organization announced his death with a mix of deep sadness and admiration for his lifetime of contributions. Iskenderian, often called “The Camfather,” was known for his innovative camshafts, which became a standard in racing worldwide. He was also a dedicated supporter of young students, frequently participating in S.T.R.E.A.M. (Science,
Former Artsakh Officials Receive 20-Year and Life Sentences in Azerbaijan
In a sham trial, a military court in Baku has sentenced several former Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabah) officials to long prison terms, including life imprisonment for some and 20-year sentences for others. The defendants include former Artsakh presidents Arayik Harutyunyan, Arkadi Ghukasyan, and Bako Sahakyan, former Defense Army commander Levon Mnatsakanyan, deputy commander Davit Manukyan, former foreign minister Davit Babayan, and former parliament speaker Davit Ishkhanyan, alon
More Than 15,000 Artsakh Armenians Have Left Armenia Since 2023 Forced Mass Exodus
New data from Armenia’s National Security Service shows that more than 15,000 people forcibly displaced from Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) have left Armenia and have not yet returned since the September 2023 exodus. According to official figures, by January 1, 2026, a total of 46,030 displaced Artsakh residents had departed Armenia at some point after arriving in the country. Out of that number, 30,901 later returned. This means that 15,129 people who fled Artsakh in 2023 have
Pashinyan Says Peace Is the Greatest Respect for the Victims as He Accepts Award With Aliyev
During the 2026 Zayed Award for Human Fraternity ceremony in Abu Dhabi on February 4, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev spoke about the current state of relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan, saying: “Armenia and Azerbaijan were in a state of war for more than thirty years. Now we have been living in peace for six months. We are learning how to live in peaceful conditions. I can say that this is a special feeling. We are now increasing our trade turnover with Armenia.” Al
From Armenia’s “Siberia” to the Olympic Stage: Athletes Train in Extreme Cold Ahead of 2026 Games
With the Winter Olympics approaching, Armenian athletes are intensifying their training in some of the country’s harshest conditions, determined to compete at the highest level on the world stage. Journalist Ani Khachatryan of The Armenian Report recently traveled to Ashotsk in Armenia’s Shirak region to document preparations by Olympic hopefuls, cross-country skiers Mikayel Mikayelyan and Katya Galstyan. Ashotsk is widely known as the coldest area in Armenia and is often ref
Schiff Demands Independent Investigation Into Dr. Oz Over “Discriminatory” CMS Video
U.S. Senator Adam Schiff of California has called for an independent investigation into actions taken by Dr. Mehmet Oz, the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), after a video posted on an official government social media account accused Armenian American–owned businesses in Los Angeles of being connected to a massive hospice fraud scheme. According to Schiff, the video, posted in late January 2026, focused on the Van Nuys neighborhood and clai
Aliyev Regime Erases Historic Moscow and Kars Treaties From Nakhijevan Constitution
Treaty of Moscow (1921), Turkish committee members Rıza Nur, Yusuf Kemal Tengirşenk, Ali Fuat Cebesoy together with Russian members Georgy Chicherin and his deputy Lev Karakhan. (Photo: Public Domain) Azerbaijan has removed references to the Moscow and Kars treaties from the constitution of its Nakhijevan exclave, a move that has drawn close attention from regional analysts and Armenian media outlets. Former lawmaker and regional analyst Tatevik Hayrapetyan spoke to The Armen
Armenia Works With WHO to Provide Medical Care for Children From Gaza
Photo: Anas Mohammed / Shutterstock Armenia is preparing to help children from Gaza receive medical treatment in Armenian hospitals as part of a humanitarian effort linked to the ongoing crisis in the region. The initiative is being developed in cooperation with the World Health Organization and would allow dozens of Palestinian children to be treated in Armenian healthcare facilities. The plan was announced by Zhirayr Ananyan, Armenia’s deputy permanent representative to the
Armenia PM’s Office Denies Claims Pashinyan Approved LGBT Parade in Yerevan
Armenia’s prime minister’s office has rejected claims spreading online that Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan approved an LGBT community parade in Yerevan on April 7. The statement was made by Prime Minister’s Spokesperson Nazeli Baghdasaryan, who said that the reports circulating in the media and on social networks were false. According to the spokesperson, the material being shared does not match reality and shows signs linked to what officials describe as foreign information
Producer Sev Ohanian’s Film “Sinners” Wins Two Grammy Awards
The film Sinners, produced by Armenian-American filmmaker Sev Ohanian, won two major awards at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles tonight (February 1, 2026). The movie’s music earned recognition in two categories for visual media soundtracks. Sinners received the Grammy for Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media, awarded to composer Ludwig Göransson for his original score. The music was created with the help of Boo Mitchell and Eric Gales, who contributed to the fi
EU Approves About $24 Million in New Military Aid for Armenia After Hungary Lifts Months-Long Block
The European Union has approved a new package of non-lethal military assistance for Armenia worth about $24 million under the European Peace Facility, according to a report by Radio Free Europe that cited sources in Brussels. The decision ends months of delay caused by objections from Hungary, which had blocked the measure since it was first proposed in March. Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó confirmed earlier this year that Budapest was preventing the approval of t
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