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Ruben Vardanyan, Illegally Detained in Azerbaijan, Concludes His Active Role in Aurora Humanitarian Initiative
Ruben Vardanyan, co-founder of the Aurora Humanitarian Initiative, has announced the end of his active participation in the organization. Vardanyan, a well-known philanthropist and humanitarian, is currently being held illegally in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan. He shared his message through his wife, Veronika Zonabend, on the occasion of the initiative’s 10th anniversary. In his message to the Leadership and Friends of Aurora, Vardanyan expressed his gratitude to those who
Aliyev Calls Lake Sevan ‘Azerbaijani’ and Issues Veiled Threats — Pashinyan’s Mild Response Fuels Anger Over Lack of Backbone
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took a balanced and careful approach in response to the latest inflammatory remarks by Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, who continues to distort historical facts and make territorial suggestions aimed at undermining Armenia’s sovereignty. During a press conference in Yerevan, Pashinyan was asked to comment on Aliyev’s renewed calls for so-called “Azerbaijanis” to return to Armenia, as well as his claims about the historical names of
Armenia Wins 7 Gold Medals at the European Weightlifting Championships
The European Junior and Under-23 Weightlifting Championships held in Durrës, Albania, have come to an end with remarkable success for the Armenian team. Armenia’s athletes once again showed their strength and dedication, winning a total of seven gold medals across different categories. In the men’s over 109 kg division of the Under-23 competition, Armenia was represented by Ashot Movsisyan. He gave an outstanding performance throughout the event. In the snatch exercise, Movsi
Train Carrying Russian Grain to Armenia Passes Through Azerbaijan for the First Time
A train carrying more than a thousand tons of Russian grain passed through Azerbaijan on its way to Armenia early Tuesday, Azerbaijani APA news agency reported. The Armenian Report contacted the Prime Minister’s Office to verify the information. The Prime Minister’s Office informed us that an official response would be provided once the cargo reaches Armenia, as it must also pass through Georgian territory. According to Azerbaijani sources, the train departed Russia at 00:15
Armenia Claims Sixth Gold at European Youth and U23 Weightlifting Championships in Albania
Armenia’s weightlifting team continues its remarkable success at the European Youth and U23 Championships taking place in Albania, earning the country its sixth gold medal of the tournament. In the men’s 110 kg weight category, Garik Karapetyan delivered an outstanding performance. During the snatch event, he lifted 175 kg and 182 kg, securing the gold medal. In the clean and jerk discipline, he successfully raised 210 kg and 215 kg, finishing second. With a total of 397 kg,
Armenian Patriarch of Jerusalem Calls on Pashinyan Government to Stop Interfering in Church Affairs
The Armenian Patriarch of Jerusalem, Archbishop Nourhan Manougian, has issued a strong statement in support of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin and Catholicos of All Armenians, Karekin II, urging Armenia’s authorities to refrain from intervening in the internal matters of the Armenian Apostolic Church. According to the statement, the recent actions taken by a defrocked clergyman—allegedly with the backing of Armenian state institutions—are described as illegal and against c
Armenian Government Officials Declare $1.5 Million Worth of Cryptocurrency
Photo Credit: Hetq.am A growing number of Armenian government officials are embracing digital assets, with official declarations showing a total of $1,456,400 worth of cryptocurrency owned by 72 officials in 2024, according to an investigation by Hetq . The officials’ favorite digital currency is Bitcoin, valued at $744,300, followed by Fasttoken with $484,000, Ethereum with $130,000, Ton with $14,000, Solana with $5,100, and several other cryptocurrencies worth $79,000 in to
Aliyev Denies Armenia’s Existence, Calls Lake Sevan “Azerbaijani,” Exposing Expansionist Agenda
On November 3, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev delivered a speech at the 80th anniversary of the National Academy of Sciences of Azerbaijan, where he again attempted to rewrite history and lay claim to sovereign Armenian lands. Aliyev referred to the territory of present-day Armenia as part of “historical Azerbaijan” and asserted that Azerbaijanis should “return” to these lands. During the event, Aliyev made a series of statements that reveal both his revisionist view of h
Liana Gyurjyan Wins Armenia’s Fifth Gold Medal at the European Under-23 Championships
Armenia has celebrated another major victory in weightlifting, as national team member Liana Gyurjyan won a gold medal at the European Under-23 Championships in Durrës, Albania. The 23-year-old’s victory is the fifth gold medal for Armenia in the ongoing European Youth and U23 Weightlifting Championships. Competing in the women’s 86 kg category, Gyurjyan showed exceptional strength and consistency throughout the competition. In the snatch event, she successfully lifted 95 kg,
Catholicos’s Brother and Nephew Jailed as Pashinyan’s War on Karekin II Intensifies
The conflict between Armenia’s government and the Armenian Apostolic Church has entered a new and tense stage. Law enforcement authorities have arrested the brother and nephew of Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II, intensifying the standoff between Prime Minister Nikol Pashinian’s government and the Church leadership based in Holy Etchmiadzin. According to lawyer Ara Zohrabyan, both Gevorg Nersisyan, the Catholicos’s brother, and his son Hambardzum Nersisyan were detained
Armenia’s Emma Poghosyan Becomes European Youth Champion with New Record
Armenia won its fourth gold medal at the European Youth and Under-23 Weightlifting Championships held in Durrës, Albania. In the youth 86 kg weight category, Armenian team member Emma Poghosyan competed strongly. In the snatch event, she completed three successful lifts, raising the weights consecutively to 100 kg, 103 kg, and 105 kg. She finished third in this part of the competition. In the clean and jerk event, Poghosyan lifted 131 kg and 136 kg, setting a new European rec
Anna Amroyan Wins Bronze at European Weightlifting Championships
Armenian weightlifter Anna Amroyan won the bronze medal at the European Junior and U23 Weightlifting Championships held in Durrës, Albania. 19-year-old Amroyan competed in the women’s 77 kg category, representing Armenia among Europe’s strongest young athletes. In the snatch, she successfully lifted 98 kg. During the clean and jerk, Amroyan first lifted 126 kg, and then 130 kg, which set a new European record. With that achievement, she placed second in the clean and jerk ev
Armenian Team Brings Home Medals from European Championships
A group of Armenian weightlifters returned home to a warm welcome at Zvartnots International Airport after completing their competition at the European Junior and U23 Weightlifting Championships. Family members, supporters, and sports fans gathered at the airport to greet the athletes with traditional Armenian music, applause, and celebration. Among the returning champions was Aleksandra Grigoryan, who achieved impressive results at the tournament. She expressed her satisfact
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Oct 31
Costumes vs. Prayers: Armenia Divided Over Halloween
In Armenia’s capital, Yerevan, two very different scenes unfolded on Halloween night. While many people filled the city streets wearing costumes, makeup, and celebrating the Western holiday, a group of Christian Armenians gathered in the city center to share a different message. Their goal was to teach young people about Christianity and remind them of Armenia’s traditional religious holidays. The Armenian Report’s Ani Khachatryan was on the ground following both sides. She o
The Armenian Report Team
Oct 31
