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Alen Simonyan Declines Seat in Armenia’s New Parliament After Losing Speaker Nomination
Alen Simonyan, who has served as speaker of Armenia’s National Assembly, said Thursday that he will not take the parliamentary seat he won in the recent election, ending his time in the legislature after the ruling Civil Contract party chose another lawmaker to lead the new parliament. Speaking to reporters, Simonyan said he had discussed the decision with Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and decided not to accept his mandate. “I discussed the matter with the prime minister. I
One of the Last Living Armenian Genocide Survivors, Mary Vartanian, Dies at 112
The Armenian people have lost one of the last living witnesses to the Armenian Genocide. Mary Vartanian, a survivor of the genocide whose life spanned more than a century of Armenian history, has died at the age of 112. Her passing is the loss of another firsthand witness to one of the 20th century's greatest atrocities. Born in Aintab in 1914, Vartanian was still an infant when the Armenian Genocide began. Between 1915 and 1923, an estimated 1.5 million Armenians were killed
Henrikh Mkhitaryan Signs New Deal to Stay at Inter Milan Through 2027
Henrikh Mkhitaryan will continue his career at Inter Milan after the Italian club extended the Armenian midfielder's contract through June 30, 2027, keeping one of Armenia's greatest footballers in Serie A for another season. Inter announced the one-year extension on its official website, confirming that the former Armenia national team captain will remain with the Nerazzurri at age 37. "Experience, leadership, a winning mentality, unwavering composure, and control in midfiel
13,000 Visitors Explore Armenia’s Ancient Manuscripts at Exhibition in Spain
Armenia’s centuries-old manuscript tradition took center stage in Spain, where thousands of visitors explored some of the nation’s most treasured historical works before the collection returned home to Yerevan. The manuscripts, displayed at the National Library of Spain as part of the exhibition Along the Paths of the Spiritual Map: The Art of Armenian Manuscripts, have now been returned to the Matenadaran following the exhibition’s conclusion. The Matenadaran said the exhibi
Armenian Households Will Not See a Natural Gas Price Increase This Year, Despite Russia’s Warnings
Armenian households will continue paying the same price for natural gas through the end of the year after the country's energy regulator voted Wednesday to leave consumer tariffs unchanged, despite recent warnings from Russia over future energy supplies. The Public Services Regulatory Commission approved the decision while also adopting changes to the way gas tariffs are calculated. The revised pricing structure will take effect Aug. 1 but will not increase the amount househo
Armenia’s Hayk Khloyan Upsets Olympic Champion Musa Evloev in Yerevan
Armenia’s Hayk Khloyan delivered one of the biggest surprises of the Benur Pashayan Memorial Greco-Roman Wrestling Tournament in Yerevan, defeating Russia’s Olympic champion Musa Evloev 3-2 in the round of 16 of the 97-kilogram division. The victory is one of the biggest of Khloyan’s career. The reigning U23 world champion outlasted the two-time world and two-time European champion in a closely fought match. Among those watching from the stands was Armenia’s Olympic champion
The Armenian Report Team
Jun 30
Armenian Women in Venezuela Cook Thousands of Meals for Earthquake Survivors and First Responders
INTERVIEW: As Venezuela recovers from a devastating earthquake, Armenian women have spent the past five days preparing hot meals for survivors, emergency responders, and anyone in need—turning the country’s Armenian community into one of the grassroots relief efforts supporting the wider population. Speaking exclusively to The Armenian Report, Archbishop Petros of the Armenian Church in Venezuela said the community’s response has extended far beyond helping Armenians alone, w
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Jun 30
Glendale Police Department Hosts Armenian-Language Community Academy, Sees Record Turnout
The Glendale Police Department's Armenian-language Community Academy drew a record turnout last week, with dozens of residents filling a special one-day program designed to give Armenian speakers a closer look at how the department operates. The event introduced participants to police operations, available community resources and the department's role in serving the public. Attendees also toured the police station and met officers and civilian staff. The traditional Community
The Armenian Report Team
Jun 30
Historical Records Reveal How Two Armenian Lawmakers Rejected a Chance to Escape Death in 1915
Photo Credit: Agos.com Historical records preserved by Agos newspaper shed light on the final days of two prominent Armenian members of the Ottoman Parliament who were arrested and murdered during the Armenian Genocide in 1915. The story of Krikor Zohrab, an influential lawyer, writer, and parliamentary deputy representing Istanbul, and Vartkes Serengülyan, a deputy from Erzurum, returned to public attention after former HDP lawmaker Garo Paylan called for a parliamentary inv
The Armenian Report Team
Jun 30
Armenia and Azerbaijan to Create Shared Database for Missing Persons
Armenia and Azerbaijan will create a shared database of missing persons in a humanitarian effort that international officials say could strengthen cooperation between the two countries while helping families learn the fate of loved ones who disappeared during decades of conflict. The database will allow Armenian and Azerbaijani authorities to exchange information on unresolved disappearance cases, creating a formal system for cooperation on one of the region's longest-running
The Armenian Report Team
Jun 30
Armenian Government Says Every Mobile Phone Must Be Registered Before It Can Connect to Networks, Raising Privacy Concerns
The Armenian government has approved draft legislation that would require virtually every mobile phone in the country to be registered in a centralized national database, saying the measure would help crack down on illegal imports. The proposal has raised concerns among privacy advocates and cybersecurity experts over the collection and storage of personal data. The proposed amendments to the Law on Electronic Communications and related legislation were approved during the go
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Jun 29
Germany’s Naumburg Dedicates Armavir Alley, Honoring Armenian Sister City
A newly named alley honoring the Armenian city of Armavir was officially inaugurated in the German city of Naumburg during the annual Naumburg Hussite Cherry Festival. The inauguration ceremony brought together local and Armenian officials, including Armavir Mayor Varsham Sargsyan, Naumburg Mayor Armin Müller, and Armenia's Ambassador to Germany, Viktor Yengibaryan. The event was also attended by Armavir Regional Governor Vahram Khachatryan, Armenia's Honorary Consul in the G
The Armenian Report Team
Jun 29
Russia Says Moscow Must Be Involved in Trump’s TRIPP Corridor in Armenia, Citing Security Concerns
Russia has insisted that the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP) transportation initiative cannot be successfully implemented without Moscow's involvement, arguing that Russia's interests and security concerns must be taken into account. In an interview with RTVI, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin said the project would be effective "only with Russia's participation," stressing that Moscow's position should not be overlooked as regional tr
The Armenian Report Team
Jun 29
Turkey & Azerbaijan Outraged as Israel Finally Recognizes the Armenian Genocide, Demand Decision Be Reversed
Turkey and Azerbaijan have strongly criticized Israel's decision to officially recognize the Armenian Genocide, with both governments urging a reversal of the move and arguing that it will harm regional stability. In separate statements, the foreign ministries of Turkey and Azerbaijan rejected Israel's recognition of the mass killings of Armenians in the Ottoman Empire during 1915, describing the decision as politically motivated. Azerbaijan's Foreign Ministry claimed that th
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Jun 29
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