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Iranians in Yerevan Protest Deadly Crackdowns and Communication Blackouts at Home
Protests continue to spread among Iranians inside and outside the country as anger grows over reports of deadly crackdowns, mass arrests, executions, and a near-total shutdown of communication across Iran. In Yerevan, Armenia, Iranian citizens gathered near the Iranian Embassy to raise awareness of what they say is a humanitarian crisis unfolding in their homeland. The Armenian Report was present near the Iranian Embassy in Yerevan tonight, where protesters spoke openly about
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Jan 13
Coach Rafael Arutyunyan Inducted Into U.S. Figure Skating Hall of Fame
Rafael Arutyunyan, an Armenian born in Tbilisi and raised in Armenia, is a figure skating coach working in the United States and has been officially inducted into the U.S. Figure Skating Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony took place on January 9 in St. Louis during the U.S. National Figure Skating Championships. The U.S. Figure Skating Hall of Fame is one of the highest honors in the sport and is given to people who have made a major and lasting contribution to the developm
The Armenian Report Team
Jan 13
Armenian Soldiers Pass by Azerbaijani Checkpoint at Sev Lake, Defense Minister Confirms
Armenian soldiers pass by an Azerbaijani checkpoint while advancing to a position near Sev Lake (Black Lake), Armenian Defense Minister Suren Papikyan confirmed on Tuesday. He said that contrary to some media reports, Azerbaijani soldiers are not inspecting Armenian servicemen. “The situation relates to a position created in May 2021,” Papikyan explained. “Our soldiers pass by the Azerbaijani position. They do not check our soldiers. I confirm that this is not happening at th
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Jan 13
Armenian Olympic Figure Skaters Denied UK Visas, Forced to Withdraw From European Championships
Figure skating pair Karina Akopova and Nikita Rakhmanin will not take part in the European Figure Skating Championship after failing to receive visas from the United Kingdom. The athletes represent Armenia and were preparing to travel for the competition, but the visa process was never completed. After the situation became public, The Armenian Report contacted the athletes to clarify what had happened. They confirmed that the main issue was the lack of any response from the B
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Jan 13
Russian State TV Host Calls for Possible Military Action Against Armenia
A leading host on Russian state television has openly suggested that Russia could carry out a military intervention in Armenia, using language similar to that employed to justify the invasion of Ukraine. During a broadcast on Sunday, Russian TV host Vladimir Solovyov spoke about Armenia in strongly hostile terms. He said that events in Armenia were more important to Russia than developments in other parts of the world. “For us, the developments in Armenia are far more painful
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Jan 12
Contact Lost With Armenian Community in Iran as Protests and Violence Escalate
Armenian officials say they have lost contact with the Armenian community in Iran as protests and violence continue to spread across the country. Since last Friday, there has been no reliable information about the situation of Armenians living there, raising serious concern in Yerevan. The issue was addressed at a press conference by Armenia’s High Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs, Zareh Sinanyan. He said that the Armenian side has been unable to reach compatriots in Iran an
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Jan 12
UFC Star Conor McGregor Commends Armenia’s Jesus Christ Statue Initiative
Irish mixed martial arts star Conor McGregor has drawn international attention to Armenia after publicly praising the country’s large-scale Jesus Christ statue project currently under construction on Mount Hatis. McGregor, a former UFC double champion, shared his views in a social media post published this week. In the post, he highlighted Armenia’s effort to build what has been presented as one of the tallest Jesus statues in the world. He described the project as impressive
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Jan 12
Armenian-American Producer Sev Ohanian’s ‘Sinners’ Wins Two Golden Globes
The film Sinners , produced by Armenian-American producer Sev Ohanian along with Ryan Coogler and Zinzi Coogler, has become one of the major winners at this year’s Golden Globe Awards. The movie won two Golden Globes during Sunday night’s ceremony, confirming its place as one of the most successful and talked-about films of the year. Sinners won the Golden Globe for Cinematic and Box Office Achievement, a category introduced in 2024 to recognize films that achieve both stron
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Jan 11
“Winter Sports Are Treated Like Orphans”: Armenian Skiing Faces Crisis Before Olympics
The President of the Armenian Ski Federation, Gagik Sargsyan, has spoken in detail about the serious difficulties facing Armenian skiing as the country prepares for the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milan. According to him, the federation is working without state support while dealing with long-standing structural and financial problems that continue to limit the development of winter sports in Armenia. “From the very beginning, unequal conditions are set between summer and wi
‘I Want to Be by My Only Son’s Side’: Lebanese-Armenian POW’s Letter Leaves Family in Tears, Son Vows to Wait
After months without any direct contact, the family of Vicken Euljekjian, an Armenian-Lebanese civilian detained in Azerbaijan, has received a handwritten letter confirming that he is alive. The letter was addressed to his wife, Linda, and brought a powerful moment of relief after a long period of fear and uncertainty. For the family, the message ended months of silence and helped restore a personal connection that had been completely cut off. The letter confirmed not only hi
Khachkar Studios Publishes New Systems Map of a Failing U.S. Armenian Christian Ecosystem
A new analysis from Khachkar Studios is reshaping how Armenian Christian institutions understand their current condition. By applying systems thinking and performance measurement, the study replaces anecdotal confidence with verifiable data. According to the analysis, only 3% of Armenian Americans regularly attend church outside holidays. This number is derived from actual attendance counts and population data, not surveys or self-reporting. Yet within the community, a much h
Armenian Families in Aleppo Trapped as Fighting Escalates Near Residential Areas
The security situation in Aleppo continues to deteriorate as clashes intensify and civilians remain caught between opposing forces. Members of the Armenian community, already reduced in number after years of conflict, are among those most affected due to their proximity to the areas of fighting. Anna Maria Ohanguzelian told The Armenian Report that she is not currently in Aleppo, but her family remains there and she has been in constant contact with them. According to her, th
Armenian Ski Athletes Earned 2026 Olympic Spots Without Government Funding
The president of the Armenian Ski Federation has publicly confirmed that the federation will fully cover a fine issued to national team skier Mikayel Mikayelyan following a World Cup incident in Italy, voicing support for the athlete’s decision to cover the word “Azerbaijan” on his competition uniform. Gagik Sargsyan, president of the Armenian Ski Federation, said the federation stands behind Mikayelyan and will pay the fine in full once it is officially issued. “I welcome Mi
Armenian Skier Says Federation Will Cover Fine After Uniform Protest at World Cup Event
EXCLUSIVE: Italian event organizers have not yet finalized the amount of a fine issued to Armenian cross-country skier Mikayel Mikayelyan after he covered the word “Azerbaijan” on his competition uniform during a World Cup event in Italy, the athlete told The Armenian Report in an exclusive statement. Mikaelyan said the penalty was still under review by officials and that no official notice had yet been delivered. “I don't know yet how much my fine is, because the jury didn’t
