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Armenian POW Ruben Vardanyan Unable to Reach Azerbaijan’s Human Rights Defender as Prison Call Is Abruptly Stopped
Armenian POW Ruben Vardanyan attempted to make a public appeal to Azerbaijan’s Ombudsperson Sabina Aliyeva during a phone call with his family on March 13, but the call was forcibly interrupted, according to a statement released by his family. The family said Vardanyan decided to address the ombudsperson publicly after repeated attempts to establish contact had failed. According to the statement, for the previous ten days efforts were made to reach the ombudsperson through hi
The Armenian Report Team
Mar 16
“Sinners,” Produced by Armenian-American Sev Ohanian, Wins Four Oscars at the 98th Academy Awards
The film “Sinners” was among the major winners at the 98th Academy Awards, taking home four Oscars across several key categories. The movie, produced by Sev Ohanian, Ryan Coogler, and Zinzi Coogler, had entered the ceremony as one of the most nominated films of the year and ended the night with recognition from the Academy. “I’m so proud of my colleagues and I’m extra grateful to my worldwide Armenian community for the never-wavering support in me and my films. From this hist
The Armenian Report Team
Mar 15
Romanian-Armenian Filmmaker Natalie Musteata Wins Oscar for Best Live Action Short
Filmmaker of Armenian descent Natalie Musteata has won the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film as co-director of the short film “Two People Exchanging Saliva.” The film gained international recognition throughout the past year and ultimately received one of the highest honors in the film industry at the Academy Awards. “Two People Exchanging Saliva” is a French-language short film written and directed by husband and wife Natalie Musteata and Alexandre Singh. The fil
The Armenian Report Team
Mar 15
Armenian-American Producer Sev Ohanian Walks the Red Carpet as “Sinners” Makes Oscar History
Armenian-American film producer Sev Ohanian reached a historic moment in international cinema with his work on the film “Sinners.” The movie has become one of the most talked-about films of the year and earned a record number of nominations at the 98th Academy Awards. Ohanian is the first Armenian-American producer ever nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards. He is also only the second Armenian producer overall to receive this recognition, following British-Armenian
The Armenian Report Team
Mar 15
Suren Aghajanyan Becomes U23 European Champion in Greco-Roman Wrestling
Armenian wrestler Suren Aghajanyan has become the Under-23 European Champion in Greco-Roman wrestling in the 60 kg weight category after a dominant performance at the tournament in Zrenjanin, Serbia. In the final bout, Aghajanyan faced Georgian wrestler Giorgi Kocholidze. The Armenian athlete controlled the match from the beginning and secured an early victory with a convincing 9–0 score, becoming the new U23 European champion. Throughout the championship, Aghajanyan showed s
The Armenian Report Team
Mar 15
Pyunik Women Leading the Rise of Women’s Football in Armenia
Women’s football in Armenia is still developing, but in recent years the sport has started to gain more attention and support. Players, coaches, and clubs are working to build stronger teams and create opportunities for young girls who want to play football professionally. Among the clubs leading this development is Pyunik Women’s Football Club, which has become one of the most important teams in the country. Manuk Sargsyan, the coach working with the Pyunik women’s team, say
The Armenian Report Team
Mar 14
Aramayis Harutyunyan Wins Gold at U23 European Wrestling Championships
Armenian wrestler Aramayis Harutyunyan has won the gold medal at the Under-23 European Wrestling Championships in the 130 kg weight category, continuing Armenia’s strong performance at the tournament. In the final bout, Harutyunyan faced Hungary’s Laszlo Darabosh. The match ended with a 1–1 score, but the Armenian wrestler secured the victory under the competition rules and stepped onto the top of the podium as the European champion. Harutyunyan reached the final after a conf
The Armenian Report Team
Mar 14
Israeli Airstrike Targets Beirut Neighborhood Adjacent to Bourj Hammoud, Armenian Community Unharmed
INTERVEW: An Israeli strike early Friday hit areas of Beirut, including a neighborhood located next to the Armenian-populated district of Bourj Hammoud. The Armenian Report verified the situation with Aram Somounjian, media representative of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF) in Lebanon, who confirmed that a strike took place in the Nabaa area early in the morning. “In reality, Israel carried out an early morning strike today on one of the buildings in the Nabaa ar
The Armenian Report Team
Mar 13
Armenia’s Only Paralympian Garik Melkonyan Finishes 15th in 10 km Race at Milano Cortina 2026
Armenia’s only representative at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympic Games, Garik Melkonyan, competed in the 10-kilometer race against some of the strongest athletes in the event. A total of 29 athletes took part in the competition. Melkonyan faced tough rivals throughout the race and pushed through the demanding course to complete the full 10 km distance. After the final results were calculated, the Armenian athlete finished 15th overall. Competing in the middle of a s
The Armenian Report Team
Mar 12
Pashinyan Orders Genocide Museum Director to Resign Over Action “Contradicting” Government Policy on Artsakh
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has confirmed that he personally instructed Edita Gzoyan, the director of the Armenian Genocide Museum-Institute, to submit a resignation letter after an incident that he said contradicted the government’s foreign policy. The prime minister made the statement during a government briefing on March 12. His remarks came a day after it became publicly known that Gzoyan had written a resignation letter. Despite the announcement, no official
The Armenian Report Team
Mar 12
Armenian Alphabet Monument Unveiled at European Parliament in Strasbourg
In the French city of Strasbourg, a monument dedicated to the Armenian alphabet has been unveiled near the administrative building of the European Parliament — a symbolic cultural and political moment for Armenia and Europe. The ceremony took place in the presence of Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola, highlighting the importance of language, dialogue, and shared democratic values. The sculpture, titled “Root Scrip
The Armenian Report Team
Mar 11
Pashinyan Accuses Church and Opposition of Pushing Armenia Toward New War in Speech to European Parliament
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan accused the Armenian Apostolic Church and several opposition figures of trying to reignite Armenia’s conflict with Azerbaijan during a speech at the European Parliament on Wednesday. Speaking in Strasbourg, Pashinyan defended his government’s actions against senior church leaders and rejected accusations that the crackdown is politically motivated. In recent months, Armenian authorities have arrested three archbishops and one bishop who
The Armenian Report Team
Mar 11
Leaked Memo Shows PR Firm with Ties to Azerbaijan Urged U.S. Journalists to Publish Critical Stories About ANCA
The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) has called for full transparency from a London-based public relations firm after leaked communications revealed an apparent effort to quietly encourage American media outlets to publish critical stories targeting the Armenian American advocacy organization. According to information shared by the ANCA, Apollo Strategic Communications allegedly circulated a media advisory to U.S. journalists on March 2, 2026. The email, reported
The Armenian Report Team
Mar 11
7-Year-Old Armenian Child Injured After Missile Strike Hits Tehran’s Armenian Neighborhood
INTERVIEW : A missile strike has damaged a residential complex in the Majidiyeh district of Tehran, an area known as one of the city’s historic Armenian neighborhoods. The attack was reportedly carried out by the American–Israeli coalition as part of the ongoing military developments involving Iran. The strike hit a residential building in Majidiyeh, causing significant damage to the complex and trapping some residents under the rubble. Emergency teams were sent to the scene
The Armenian Report Team
Mar 11
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