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Seven Months Pregnant, Elmira Karapetyan Wins European Silver in Sport Shooting
Armenian shooter Elmira Karapetyan won a silver medal at the European Championship currently being held in Yerevan — competing while seven months pregnant. With her baby bump visible beneath her competition gear, Karapetyan stepped onto the range and delivered a performance that inspired the home crowd. The championship has brought together top shooters from across Europe, with athletes competing in various individual and team events. Karapetyan competed in the women’s 10m ai
First Stranded Armenians Return from UAE and Gulf States — Paying$1,200 Per Ticket to Get Home
The first group of Armenian citizens stranded in the United Arab Emirates and other Gulf states has safely returned to Yerevan. The group arrived early Tuesday on a special flight from Oman after days of travel disruption caused by the escalating conflict between Iran, the United States, and Israel. Air travel across the Middle East has been heavily affected since Saturday, when U.S. and Israeli air strikes against Iran led to Iranian retaliation. As a result, thousands of re
Hamlet Manukyan Named Best European Gymnast of 2025 After Public Vote
European champion Hamlet Manukyan has been named the Best European Gymnast of 2025 after winning a major public poll organized by the International Gymnastics Federation. The Armenian athlete earned a total of 1,030,759 votes. This gave him 51% of the overall vote and placed him first in the final results. The award was decided by fans and supporters who took part in the online poll. Manukyan finished ahead of Azerbaijan’s Tofik Aliyev, who received 988,538 votes. Aliyev earn
Armenian Junior Shooters Take Top Two Places in Youth Competition
Armenia’s young shooters achieved excellent results in the youth individual competition at the European Championship in Yerevan. Two Armenian athletes finished in the top two positions, showing strong promise for the future of the sport in the country. Lilit Mkrtchyan took first place in the youth event with a total of 366 points. Her score was the highest in the competition and secured the gold medal. Yana Hakobyan finished second with 362 points, earning the silver medal.
Armenian Men’s Team Wins Gold in Moving Target Mixed Run at European Championship
Members of the Armenian shooting team have once again won medals at the European Championship taking place in Yerevan. The competition is being held at the Karen Demirchyan Sports and Concert Complex, one of the largest sports venues in the country. Armenia’s men’s team had a very successful performance. The team, made up of Hovhannes Margaryan, Hayk Minasyan, and Gor Khachatryan, won the gold medal in the team competition. Their combined results placed them ahead of other na
Armenia Says No Citizens Reported Among Victims in Middle East Crisis
Armenia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said there is currently no information about citizens of the Republic of Armenia being among the victims of the ongoing situation in the Middle East. The statement was reported by the press secretary of the RA Foreign Minister, Ani Badalyan. According to official information, in order to promptly respond to questions of concern to citizens, hotlines are operating, providing updated information about possible changes to flights. The minist
Cruise Ship With Armenian Passengers Trapped in Dubai After Iranian Strikes
A cruise ship carrying around 7,000 passengers, including Armenian citizens, has been unable to leave the port of Dubai after Iran carried out strikes on infrastructure in the city. Among those on board are Armenians who were planning to return home to Yerevan in the coming days. Journalist Nata Harutyunyan and her friend were preparing to begin their cruise on February 28. However, shortly before departure, Iran launched strikes that affected infrastructure in Dubai. Soon af
Team Armenia Adds New Medal as Yerevan Hosts Europe’s Best Shooters
Armenia won another medal on the third day of the European Shooting Championships held in Yerevan. The competition brought together top shooters from across Europe, and Armenian athletes once again reached the podium in the moving target event. In the mixed team competition of the moving target, Armenia was represented by two pairs. The first pair included Gohar Harutyunyan and Gor Khachatryan. The second pair was made up of Lilit Mkrtchyan and Hayk Minasyan. Both teams compe
Iran Says Ties With Armenia Must Continue Despite Trump’s TRIPP Project
Iran’s Ambassador to Armenia, Khalil Shirgholami , said that relations between Armenia and Iran must continue regardless of Armenia’s foreign policy choices. He made the remarks during a press conference on March 2, when he was asked about Armenian-American relations in the context of the ongoing war against Iran. The ambassador said that the deep cooperation between Armenia and Iran requires steady interaction. He explained that from a military, economic, and identity perspe
Armenia Sends Condolences to Iran After Death of Supreme Leader in U.S.–Israeli Strikes
Armenia’s leaders on Monday expressed condolences to Iran after the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and other senior officials in ongoing U.S.-Israeli air strikes. The Armenian government also called for calm and a diplomatic solution as tensions rise in the Middle East. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan sent a letter to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. In his message, Pashinyan wrote, “We are following the developments around Iran with great concern,” and offered condo
Armenia Wins First Gold Medals at European Shooting Championship in Yerevan
Armenia has won its first gold medals at the European Shooting Championship taking place in Yerevan. The competition in the 10m moving target event brought together top shooters from across Europe and ended with strong performances by Armenian athletes in several categories. In the women’s 10m moving target normal run final, two Armenian representatives competed against each other — Lilit Mkrtchyan and Gohar Harutyunyan. Mkrtchyan became European champion for the fourth time,
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Reportedly Killed in U.S.-Israeli Strikes
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has reportedly been killed in Israeli and U.S. military strikes, Iran international confirmed. The United States and Israel carried out military strikes on Iran on Saturday. The attacks targeted top Iranian leaders and key locations. The strikes have pushed the Middle East into a new and dangerous conflict. U.S. President Donald Trump said the operation would remove a security threat to the United States and give Iranians a chance
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Feb 28
Alen Simonyan Announces Engagement to Actress 20 Years Younger
The Speaker of Armenia’s National Assembly, Alen Simonyan, 46, has publicly confirmed his new relationship by sharing photos that show he is now engaged to actress Anelya Gubryan, 26. News about Simonyan’s personal life first drew public attention on July 17, 2025, when it became known that he and his former wife, Mariam Margaryan, had divorced. The couple had been married for 10 years and have two underage children together. The announcement of their divorce was widely discu
The Armenian Report Team
Feb 28
Yvette M. Amirian Makes History as First Armenian Honored with ACE Eddie Award for Film Shot in Armenia
Film editor Yvette M. Amirian got an ACE Eddie Award for her work on A WINTER’S SONG at the American Cinema Editors Eddie Awards. She is the first Armenian to receive this honor since the awards were created. Speaking to The Armenian Report after her win, Yvette M. Amirian said: “I definitely did not expect to win, but I’m overjoyed and so proud of what the team behind this film has been able to accomplish. It was truly a collaborative effort and I share this win with our ent
The Armenian Report Team
Feb 28
