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Armenian Chef Ara Zada’s Khorovats Wins Challenge on Food Network, Helping Green Team Take Victory
Los Angeles-based Armenian chef Ara Zada is bringing Armenian flavors to a national audience through his appearance on the new season of Chopped: Castaways, where he competes as one of 12 elite chefs in an outdoor, open-flame cooking competition. During the show, Zada prepared khorovats, the traditional Armenian-style barbecue that holds deep cultural significance for many Armenians around the world. According to Zada, introducing Armenian cuisine to mainstream American telev
The Armenian Report Team
May 13
Armenian Church in Georgia Vandalized After Religious Icons Thrown Near Trash Bin
An act of vandalism has taken place at the Armenian Holy Sign Church in the city of Akhaltsikhe in Georgia after unknown individuals removed religious icons from the church and threw them near a trash bin. The incident was revealed in a video shared online by Father Hakob Abegha Sahakyan, the spiritual inspector of the Armenian communities of Akhaltsikhe and Borjomi. According to him, church representatives have already appealed to the relevant authorities in order to clarify
The Armenian Report Team
May 13
Cemetery of Fallen Armenian Soldiers Desecrated by Azerbaijanis in Occupied Artsakh
The office of the Cultural Heritage Ombudsman of Artsakh has raised alarm over what it described as a new case of vandalism targeting Armenian cultural and memorial heritage in the temporarily occupied territories of Artsakh. According to a statement released by Cultural Heritage Ombudsman of Artsakh and Vice President of the Azgayin Cultural-Historical NGO Hovik Avanesov, the latest incident involves the cemetery of fallen freedom fighters in the village of Vaghuhas in the M
The Armenian Report Team
May 13
Christians in Jerusalem Facing Rising Harassment as Armenian Quarter Emerges as Hotspot
The Religious Freedom Data Center (RFDC), under the leadership of Yisca Harani, has released its 2025 annual summary documenting harassment against Christians in Israel, including incidents targeting Christian institutions, religious symbols, and worshippers across the country. According to the 2025 summary compiled using data from the Religious Freedom Data Center (RFDC), 181 incidents targeting Christians, Christian symbols, and Christian institutions were documented across
The Armenian Report Team
May 12
Pashinyan Says Turkey Is Allowing Armenia to Be Listed as Export Destination After Viral Video
During a campaign event held by Armenia’s ruling Civil Contract party on May 12, a short conversation between Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan drew widespread attention online after a video from the event began circulating on social media. In the video, Mirzoyan could be heard telling Pashinyan, “The Turks are opening it today, let’s make some kind of welcome text…” The brief exchange quickly sparked public speculation and questions
The Armenian Report Team
May 12
Armenian Wrestler Vahe Hoveyan Wins European U17 Gold in Just 32 Seconds
Armenia’s Vahe Hoveyan won the gold medal at the European U17 Greco-Roman Wrestling Championships taking place in Samokov, Bulgaria, after a dominant performance in the 80 kg weight category. The Armenian wrestler secured the European title by defeating Hungary’s Dominik Szilagyi in the final match in just 32 seconds. Hoveyan’s quick victory became one of the standout performances of the championship and earned Armenia another major success in youth wrestling. The tournament
The Armenian Report Team
May 12
YouTube Launches Monetization in Armenia, Opening Income Opportunities for Armenian Creators
YouTube has officially launched its YouTube Partner Program in Armenia, opening the door for Armenian creators to earn money from their content, grow their audiences, and build digital businesses on the platform. The launch is a major change for Armenia’s growing online creator community, which until now did not have access to YouTube’s monetization system. Starting from May 11, creators in Armenia who meet the platform’s eligibility requirements can apply to join the program
The Armenian Report Team
May 12
Armenian Language Added to Ukraine’s Historic Saint Sophia Cathedral in Kyiv
The historic Saint Sophia Cathedral in Ukraine’s capital has introduced a new Armenian-language audio tour, giving Armenian-speaking visitors and online users a new way to explore one of Eastern Europe’s most important Christian landmarks. According to reports by AnalitikaUA, the audio guide is now available in two formats. People can access the Armenian-language tour online through the official emuseum.ua platform from anywhere in the world, while visitors at the cathedral i
The Armenian Report Team
May 11
Putin Warns Armenia of ‘Divorce’ if It Chooses Europe Over Russia 
Russian President Vladimir Putin has called on Armenia to make a clear decision “as soon as possible” between seeking membership in the European Union and remaining part of the Russian-led Eurasian Economic Union, as tensions between Moscow and Yerevan continue to grow ahead of Armenia’s parliamentary elections next month. Putin made the remarks over the weekend, only days after Armenia hosted both the European Political Community summit and the first-ever EU-Armenia Summit i
The Armenian Report Team
May 11
Armenia Sets Guinness World Record With Massive 1,000-Dhol Performance Led by Hundreds of Children
A new Armenian achievement has been added to the Guinness World Records through a large-scale cultural project led by Armenian composer and musician Ara Gevorgyan and the “1000 Vahan” educational, cultural, and charitable foundation. The project, titled “Revival,” united talented Armenian children and teenagers from different parts of the country in what organizers described as a historic celebration of Armenian culture, music, and national spirit. The event brought together
The Armenian Report Team
May 11
Khachkar Studios Unveils a New World-Class Template for U.S. Armenian Churches Annual Financial Transparency
A bold new chapter in Armenian church governance begins today as Khachkar Studios releases an innovative financial transparency template that establishes unprecedented standards for accountability and performance across the U.S. Armenian religious community. This landmark initiative, announced May 1, 2026, provides Armenian church leaders with systematic tools to achieve excellence through transparency, accountability, and performance (T•A•P), supporting Biblically inspired w
The Armenian Report Team
May 10
Armenia’s 2026 Election: Meet the Faces, Parties, and Power Players Running in the High-Stakes Parliamentary Race
Armenia is heading into one of its most important elections in recent years, with voters set to decide whether Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan will remain in power or whether the country will move in a different political direction. As political parties and alliances officially enter the June 7, 2026 parliamentary elections, the race is bringing together Armenia’s current leadership, familiar opposition figures, businessmen, former officials, and newly formed movements—all com
Anna Amroyan Wins World Youth Weightlifting Championship Title
Armenia has once again celebrated success at the World Youth Weightlifting Championships, as Anna Amroyan claimed the gold medal in her category. The competition is currently taking place in Egypt, where young athletes from around the world are competing for top honors. In the women’s 77 kg weight class, Armenia’s representative Anna Amroyan delivered a strong and consistent performance across both lifts. In the snatch event, Amroyan successfully lifted 100 kg, 104 kg, and 10
Turkey’s Special Representative: “I Feel Like I Am at Home” in Yerevan as Border Opening Remains Pending
Turkey’s Special Representative for normalization with Armenia, Serdar Kılıç, said he feels comfortable in Yerevan as discussions over reopening the Armenia–Turkey border continue, but made clear that no timeline has been set yet. “I feel like I am at home.” Turkey’s special representative Serdar Kılıç said this in response to a question from a Sputnik Armenia journalist. Kılıç is a senior Turkish diplomat who previously served as Turkey’s ambassador to the United States and
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