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Armenia and Azerbaijan to Create Shared Database for Missing Persons
Armenia and Azerbaijan will create a shared database of missing persons in a humanitarian effort that international officials say could strengthen cooperation between the two countries while helping families learn the fate of loved ones who disappeared during decades of conflict. The database will allow Armenian and Azerbaijani authorities to exchange information on unresolved disappearance cases, creating a formal system for cooperation on one of the region's longest-running
The Armenian Report Team
Jun 30
Armenian Government Says Every Mobile Phone Must Be Registered Before It Can Connect to Networks, Raising Privacy Concerns
The Armenian government has approved draft legislation that would require virtually every mobile phone in the country to be registered in a centralized national database, saying the measure would help crack down on illegal imports. The proposal has raised concerns among privacy advocates and cybersecurity experts over the collection and storage of personal data. The proposed amendments to the Law on Electronic Communications and related legislation were approved during the go
The Armenian Report Team
Jun 29
Germany’s Naumburg Dedicates Armavir Alley, Honoring Armenian Sister City
A newly named alley honoring the Armenian city of Armavir was officially inaugurated in the German city of Naumburg during the annual Naumburg Hussite Cherry Festival. The inauguration ceremony brought together local and Armenian officials, including Armavir Mayor Varsham Sargsyan, Naumburg Mayor Armin Müller, and Armenia's Ambassador to Germany, Viktor Yengibaryan. The event was also attended by Armavir Regional Governor Vahram Khachatryan, Armenia's Honorary Consul in the G
The Armenian Report Team
Jun 29
Russia Says Moscow Must Be Involved in Trump’s TRIPP Corridor in Armenia, Citing Security Concerns
Russia has insisted that the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP) transportation initiative cannot be successfully implemented without Moscow's involvement, arguing that Russia's interests and security concerns must be taken into account. In an interview with RTVI, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin said the project would be effective "only with Russia's participation," stressing that Moscow's position should not be overlooked as regional tr
The Armenian Report Team
Jun 29
Turkey & Azerbaijan Outraged as Israel Finally Recognizes the Armenian Genocide, Demand Decision Be Reversed
Turkey and Azerbaijan have strongly criticized Israel's decision to officially recognize the Armenian Genocide, with both governments urging a reversal of the move and arguing that it will harm regional stability. In separate statements, the foreign ministries of Turkey and Azerbaijan rejected Israel's recognition of the mass killings of Armenians in the Ottoman Empire during 1915, describing the decision as politically motivated. Azerbaijan's Foreign Ministry claimed that th
The Armenian Report Team
Jun 29
Armenia’s Ruling Party Ousts Alen Simonyan, Nominates Ruben Rubinyan as Speaker
Armenia’s ruling Civil Contract party has nominated Deputy Parliament Speaker Ruben Rubinyan to become the next Speaker of the National Assembly, replacing Alen Simonyan after the party opted against granting him another term despite his bid for re-election. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced the decision Thursday following a meeting of the party’s governing board, saying Rubinyan was chosen through a secret ballot. “As a result of a discussion and a secret ballot, Rube
The Armenian Report Team
Jun 29
Rare Queen Tamar Coin, Well-Preserved Skeleton and Medieval Board Game Pieces Found at Amberd Fortress
Archaeologists working at Armenia's medieval Amberd Fortress have uncovered a rare coin of Queen Tamar, one of the most influential rulers of the Caucasus, alongside a remarkably well-preserved human skeleton and artifacts offering new insights into daily life during the Middle Ages. The discoveries were made during ongoing restoration and excavation work at the Amberd Fortress Historical and Cultural Reserve, Armenia's Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports annou
The Armenian Report Team
Jun 29
Israel Officially Recognizes Armenian Genocide More Than a Century After the Mass Killings
The Israeli government voted on Sunday to formally recognize the Armenian Genocide — a historic shift in Israel's official position more than a century after the mass killings of Armenians in the Ottoman Empire. The decision came after a resolution introduced by Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar, who described the move as both a moral and historical obligation. "The Israeli government approved a short time ago the resolution I presented to it recognizing the Armenian geno
The Armenian Report Team
Jun 28
U.S. Diplomat Credits Armenian Diaspora With Helping Put Armenia on the Global Tourism Map
A U.S. diplomat said Armenia’s tourism industry is gaining international attention and voiced optimism about deepening U.S.-Armenia relations, citing the contributions of the Armenian-American diaspora and U.S.-supported initiatives that have helped promote the country abroad. In an interview with The Armenian Report, Nathan Austin, a Foreign Service Officer at the U.S. Department of State, described Armenia as “a wonderful tourism destination” and pointed to projects backed
The Armenian Report Team
Jun 26
Armenian Students Earn Six Medals at Junior Balkan Mathematical Olympiad
Armenia's young mathematicians delivered an impressive performance at the 30th Junior Balkan Mathematical Olympiad in Buzău, Romania, bringing home six medals, including one gold. The prestigious contest brought together 133 students from 23 countries, with each nation represented by a team of up to six competitors under the age of 15. Armenia's six-member delegation earned one gold, one silver, and four bronze medals. The gold medal was awarded to Hayk Manukyan, a 10th-grade
The Armenian Report Team
Jun 26
10-Year-Old Armenian Boy Breaks Guinness World Record With 191 One-Leg Hops on a Moving Treadmill
An Armenian 10-year-old has earned a Guinness World Record after completing 191 consecutive hops on one leg while running on a treadmill moving at 6.5 kilometers (4 miles) per hour, surpassing the previous record of 183. The achievement officially earned David Abrahamyan a place in the Guinness World Records, with his certificate and medal recently arriving in Armenia. The award was presented to David on June 26 by Roman Sahradyan, a multiple Guinness World Record holder and
The Armenian Report Team
Jun 26
Rescue Diver Opens Up About Emotional Toll of Recovering Two Sisters From Armenia River
An Armenian rescue diver has offered a deeply personal account of the emotional toll behind the search for two young sisters whose bodies were recovered from the Pambak River earlier this month, showing the often-unseen burden carried by first responders. In a video released by Armenia's Rescue Service, diver Vahe Melkonyan reflected on the days-long operation that gripped the country and the sleepless nights that followed. “Every incident leaves its mark, especially when it
The Armenian Report Team
Jun 25
Israeli Foreign Minister Proposes Official Recognition of Armenian Genocide, Calling It a ‘Moral and Historical Obligation’
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar announced that he will submit a draft resolution to the Israeli government at its next meeting seeking official recognition of the Armenian Genocide — what could become one of the most significant shifts in Israel's longstanding policy on the issue. In a statement, Sa'ar said recognizing the mass killings of Armenians during the final years of the Ottoman Empire is "a moral and historical obligation." He also called for condemning "any de
The Armenian Report Team
Jun 25
Golden Apricot Launches AI Filmmaking Program to Train Next Generation of Film Professionals
The Golden Apricot Yerevan International Film Festival is embracing the next chapter of filmmaking with the launch of a new artificial intelligence-focused program aimed at helping film professionals navigate one of the industry's fastest-growing technological shifts. Through its industry platform, GAIFF Pro, the festival has partnered with LUMIVERSE, a global collaboration network connecting Armenians worldwide, to introduce an intensive AI Filmmaking Workshop that will brin
The Armenian Report Team
Jun 25
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