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Pashinyan Says Armenia Is Not Preparing for War, as Peace Is His Government’s Primary Security Guarantee
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan used Armenia’s Army Day to speak on recent military reforms, explain changes in the country’s security policy, and insist that his government is focused on peace rather than preparing for another war. The message was delivered on the 34th anniversary of the creation of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Armenia. In it, Pashinyan described the army’s difficult early years and said that major efforts in recent times had begun to reshape the insti
The Armenian Report Team
Jan 28
Armenia Marks Army Day on January 28, Honors Its Armed Forces
Every year on January 28, Armenia celebrates Army Day, a national holiday that honors the Armed Forces of Armenia and remembers their long and difficult history. It’s also the anniversary of the founding of the Armenian Army in the early years of Armenia’s modern independence. Army Day is a public and non-working holiday in Armenia. It was first celebrated as an official holiday in 2001 when the government made it an official day off. Since then, state ceremonies and tributes
The Armenian Report Team
Jan 28
New Details Reveal 11 Armenians Were Held Hostage in Stepanakert and Forced Out of Artsakh in Fear
The group of Armenians who had remained in Artsakh under Azerbaijani occupation for more than two years were forcibly removed under conditions that witnesses describe as frightening and abusive, according to new accounts shared by public figure Tigran Petrosyan. Three days earlier, Armenian officials announced that 11 Armenians who had stayed in Stepanakert after Azerbaijan took control of the region had been transferred to Armenia at their own request. However, Petrosyan, ci
The Armenian Report Team
Jan 26
First Group of Armenians Forcibly Deported From the U.S. Arrives in Armenia
A group of Armenian citizens who were forcibly returned from the United States have arrived in Armenia. The Armenian Ministry of Internal Affairs confirmed to The Armenian Report: “The individuals who were forcibly returned have been moved to Armenia. At this moment, work is being carried out to determine their legal status and complete documentation.” When asked how many people were involved and for further details, an official said: “No. At this moment, only this informatio
The Armenian Report Team
Jan 26
Armenian-French Designer Véronique Nichanian Ends 37-Year Run at Hermès with Final Paris Show
Armenian-French designer Véronique Nichanian closed a major chapter in fashion history with her final menswear show for Hermès in Paris, ending a 37-year career that helped define the luxury house’s modern identity. The 71-year-old designer presented her last collection during Paris Fashion Week at the Palais Brongniart, where she was greeted by an unusually high-profile crowd for a brand known for avoiding flashy promotion and celebrity ambassadors. Nichanian is preparing to
The Armenian Report Team
Jan 24
Trump Announces February Trip by VP Vance to Armenia and Azerbaijan
President Donald Trump said Vice President J.D. Vance will travel to Armenia and Azerbaijan in February as part of U.S. efforts to build on a peace agreement signed between the two countries last summer. In a public social media post, Trump praised Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev for upholding the agreement, which was signed in August and aimed at easing long-standing tensions between the neighboring South Caucasus nations. “This
The Armenian Report Team
Jan 23
11 Individuals Leave Artsakh for Armenia After Submitting Official Requests
A small group of people who had remained in Artsakh, also known as Nagorno-Karabakh, have now been relocated to Armenia, Armenia’s Minister of Labor and Social Affairs announced. According to Minister Arsen Torosyan, ten Armenians and one citizen of the Republic of Armenia of Russian nationality living in Artsakh asked to move to Armenia. He explained that the individuals submitted formal requests to the relevant authorities in both Azerbaijan and Armenia. After these petitio
The Armenian Report Team
Jan 23
Armenia Joins Board of Peace as Founding Member Without $1 Billion Fee
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan attended the signing ceremony of the “Board of Peace” charter in Davos, Switzerland. The ceremony took place on January 22 — the official launch of the new international platform. Prime Minister Pashinyan joined the Board of Peace as a founding member at the personal invitation of U.S. President Donald Trump. The initiative brings together world leaders with the aim of managing post-war reconstruction, demilitarization, and regional sta
The Armenian Report Team
Jan 22
Armenia Makes History With First-Ever Euro Futsal Win
Armenia opened its Euro 2026 futsal tournament with a historic 2-1 victory over Ukraine on Thursday — the country’s first-ever win at a European Championship in the sport. The match was played at Zalgiris Arena in Kaunas, Lithuania, where Armenia made its debut appearance at the continental tournament. Coached by Ruben Nazaretyan, the team showed discipline, composure and efficiency to secure a result that stands as a milestone for Armenian sport. Futsal is a fast-paced indoo
The Armenian Report Team
Jan 22
Armenian Filmmaker Madeline Sharafian Earns Second Oscar Nomination for Pixar’s ELIO
Madeline Sharafian has earned her second Academy Award nomination, this time for directing Disney/Pixar’s animated feature ELIO . While she was previously nominated in 2021 for Pixar’s BURROW (Best Animated Short Film), ELIO marks her first Oscar nomination for a feature-length film, showing her rise as a major talent in animation and a trailblazer for Armenian filmmakers in Hollywood. Sharafian shares directing duties on ELIO with Domee Shi and Adrian Molina. This film is
The Armenian Report Team
Jan 22
Armenia Approves New Airport Deal That Could Open Syunik to International Flights
Armenia’s government has approved a major change to its airport management agreement that could allow the Syunik Airport in the town of Kapan to begin serving international flights in the future. The decision was made at a Cabinet meeting on January 22 and involves a new amendment to the long-standing concession contract with Corporacion America S.A., the company that operates the country’s main airports in Yerevan and Gyumri. The original concession agreement between Armenia
The Armenian Report Team
Jan 22
Armenian Composer Arno Babajanyan’s Music Labeled ‘Baku Folklore’; Family Seeks Legal Action
Armenian composer Arno Babajanyan, a central figure in Soviet-era popular music, is again at the center of controversy after his work was labeled “Baku folklore” on Azerbaijani social media — a claim his family says is false and erases the composer’s authorship. The label appeared under posts featuring performances by Azerbaijani singer Muslim Magomayev, whose most famous songs were written by Babajanyan. In several Azerbaijani-language posts, Babajanyan’s name is omitted ent
The Armenian Report Team
Jan 22
Sev Ohanian Makes History as “Sinners” Earns 16 Oscar Nominations
Armenian-American producer Sev Ohanian has made history with his work on the film SINNERS, which has received 16 Academy Award nominations. This makes Ohanian the first Armenian-American ever nominated for Best Picture and only the second Armenian overall, following British-Armenian producer Tanya Seghatchian, who was nominated in 2022 for The Power of the Dog. This is a major milestone for Armenian representation in global cinema. SINNERS has become one of the most celebrate
The Armenian Report Team
Jan 22
Armenia’s 2026 Elections Face Rising Political and Security Risks, New Report Warns
Armenia’s next parliamentary elections, planned for June 2026, are expected to take place in a tense political and security environment, with growing internal weaknesses and serious external pressures. A new risk assessment by the Yerevan-based Center for Culture and Civilization Studies warns that while technical improvements have strengthened election-day procedures, many deeper problems remain that could affect the overall fairness and credibility of the vote. According to
The Armenian Report Team
Jan 21
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