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Armenia Strengthens Child Protection Laws as Cases of Domestic Violence Rise
In Armenia, many children continue to face domestic violence at home. Every day, new cases are reported, revealing the urgent need for stronger protection systems and better awareness among parents and communities. One recent case in Yerevan shows how deep this problem runs. On October 11, a woman contacted the police to report that her 12-year-old son had been missing for two days. When police found him, the boy said he had wandered through different streets and slept outsid
The Armenian Report Team
Oct 31
Vahe Aghasyan Wins Historic European U23 Judo Gold for Armenia
Armenian judoka Vahe Aghasyan became the European U23 Champion in the 60 kg weight category — a historic victory for Armenia at the tournament held in Chișinău, Moldova. Throughout the competition, Aghasyan showed strength, discipline, and determination, defeating opponents from Bulgaria, Spain, Moldova, Belgium, and in the final — Georgia’s Mate Gogoberishvili — to claim the gold medal. This triumph is only the second U23 European gold medal in Armenia’s judo history. The la
The Armenian Report Team
Oct 31
Baku Turns Artsakh Identity Into a Weapon: Former President Faces Political Show Trial
The Baku Military Court has turned the passport and birth certificate of former Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) President Arayik Harutyunyan into a political weapon. Instead of holding a fair and transparent trial, Azerbaijani authorities are using this court session to question not only Harutyunyan’s identity but the very existence of Artsakh as part of the Armenian world. According to reports from Azerbaijan’s state-controlled media, AzerTac, the prosecutor questioned Harutyunya
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Oct 31
Ani Zalinyan Becomes the First Armenian Elected to the Dutch Parliament
Ani Zalinyan has made history by becoming the first Armenian member of the Dutch Parliament following the parliamentary elections in the Netherlands held on October 29. She won a seat as part of the GroenLinks–PvdA alliance, marking an important moment for both Dutch politics and the Armenian community in Europe. Born on June 3, 1993, Zalinyan is an Armenian-born Dutch politician who has been active in local governance before entering national politics. Since 2022, she has se
The Armenian Report Team
Oct 30
MMA Fighter Sentenced to Nearly 6 Years in Prison for 2020 Attack on Ararat Mirzoyan
An Armenian court has sentenced mixed martial arts fighter Torgom Asatryan to five years and six months in prison for taking part in the violent attack on Ararat Mirzoyan, who was the speaker of the National Assembly in 2020 and now serves as Armenia’s foreign minister. The verdict was handed down by a Yerevan court on Wednesday. Asatryan, who appeared before the court, pleaded not guilty to the charges. The case dates back to November 2020, when large-scale unrest broke out
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Oct 30
Armenia to Receive €5 Million from EU for Nuclear Safety and Defense Projects
Armenia will receive €5 million ($5.8 million) in financial support for improving nuclear safety and strengthening defense systems in the country. The funding was announced by Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure Davit Khudatyan during a Cabinet meeting on Thursday. The funds will come through a new agreement between the Armenian government and the European Commission, which focuses on enhancing nuclear safety and radiation protection measures. Khudatyan
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Oct 30
Armenia’s Tigran Karapetyan Wins Gold, Sets Two European Records at Junior Weightlifting Championships
Armenia’s national team has earned its third gold medal at the European Junior and U23 Weightlifting Championships taking place in Durrës, Albania. Armenian weightlifter Tigran Karapetyan became the European champion in the 71 kg weight category after setting two new European records. In the snatch event, Karapetyan successfully lifted 131 kg, 136 kg, and 145 kg, with the last lift setting a new European record. He took first place in this round. In the clean and jerk, Karape
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Oct 30
Armenian Government Approves Shorter Military Service Term, Bill Advances to National Assembly
The Armenian government has approved a new bill to reduce the term of mandatory military service from 24 months to 18 months. The decision was made during a cabinet meeting on October 30 and was classified as urgent, meaning the bill will soon be discussed in parliament. According to the government, this change reflects ongoing reforms in the defense system aimed at increasing the share of professional and contract-based service in the Armed Forces. Officials said that in rec
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Oct 30
Garnik Cholakyan Becomes European U23 Weightlifting Champion
The European Youth and Under-23 Weightlifting Championships are continuing in Durrës, Albania, where Armenian athlete Garnik Cholakyan has achieved an impressive victory. Competing in the 60 kg weight category, Cholakyan successfully lifted 115 kg and 120 kg in the snatch event, securing the gold medal. In the clean and jerk event, he again took first place by lifting 140 kg, 145 kg, and 147 kg in his attempts. With a total result of 267 kg, Garnik Cholakyan became the Europe
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Oct 29
Pakistan Says Ties With Armenia Depend on Azerbaijan and Turkey
Pakistan’s Senate Speaker Yusuf Raza Gilani has said that his country’s relations with Armenia depend on how Azerbaijan and Turkey’s relations with Armenia develop. Speaking to APA, Gilani explained that Pakistan is working closely with Azerbaijan and Turkey and that its position toward Armenia will follow theirs. “We [i.e. Pakistan] are cooperating with Azerbaijan and Türkiye, and both countries have agreed to establish good relations with Armenia. Our relations with Armenia
The Armenian Report Team
Oct 29
Armenia’s Aleksandra Grigoryan Wins European Youth Weightlifting Championship
Armenian weightlifter Aleksandra Grigoryan has become the European Youth Champion in the 58 kg category, showing an outstanding performance at the continental event. The 20-year-old athlete lifted a total of 214 kg, earning the top spot on the podium and setting new European records. Grigoryan successfully completed all six of her attempts, a perfect result that few lifters achieve in competition. She won two small gold medals for her results in both the snatch and the clean
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Oct 29
Police Detain Masis Mayor Davit Hambardzumyan Moments After He Steps Off Plane
The opposition mayor of Masis, a small town about 20 kilometers south of Yerevan, has been arrested and sent to prison to serve a six-year sentence. The court decision, issued last week, has been strongly condemned by his Republican Party (HHK), which accuses the Armenian government of political persecution. The Armenian Report’s Ani Khachatryan was at Zvartnots International Airport covering the arrest of Masis Mayor Davit Hambardzumyan tonight. Davit Hambardzumyan, who has
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Oct 28
Pashinyan Joins Defrocked Priest in Unauthorized Liturgy, Escalating Government’s Clash with the Armenian Church
A deepening confrontation between the Armenian government and the Armenian Apostolic Church erupted again this weekend when Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan attended an unauthorized liturgy led by a defrocked priest at Hovhannavank Monastery, in open defiance of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. The incident followed weeks of growing tension between state authorities and the Church. The conflict began when Father Aram — whose secular name is Stepan Asatryan — publicly attacke
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Oct 27
Hripsime Khurshudyan Awarded International Referee Title by the International Weightlifting Federation
Armenian weightlifter Hripsime Khurshudyan has officially received the title of international referee from the International Weightlifting Federation. The new title allows her to take part as a referee in major tournaments, including European and World Championships, according to the Armenian Weightlifting Federation. This recognition is another important milestone for Khurshudyan, who has represented Armenia with distinction in international competitions for many years. Her
The Armenian Report Team
Oct 27
