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Armenia’s Ruling Party Ousts Alen Simonyan, Nominates Ruben Rubinyan as Speaker
Armenia’s ruling Civil Contract party has nominated Deputy Parliament Speaker Ruben Rubinyan to become the next Speaker of the National Assembly, replacing Alen Simonyan after the party opted against granting him another term despite his bid for re-election. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced the decision Thursday following a meeting of the party’s governing board, saying Rubinyan was chosen through a secret ballot. “As a result of a discussion and a secret ballot, Rube
The Armenian Report Team
Jun 29
Rare Queen Tamar Coin, Well-Preserved Skeleton and Medieval Board Game Pieces Found at Amberd Fortress
Archaeologists working at Armenia's medieval Amberd Fortress have uncovered a rare coin of Queen Tamar, one of the most influential rulers of the Caucasus, alongside a remarkably well-preserved human skeleton and artifacts offering new insights into daily life during the Middle Ages. The discoveries were made during ongoing restoration and excavation work at the Amberd Fortress Historical and Cultural Reserve, Armenia's Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports annou
The Armenian Report Team
Jun 29
Israel Officially Recognizes Armenian Genocide More Than a Century After the Mass Killings
The Israeli government voted on Sunday to formally recognize the Armenian Genocide — a historic shift in Israel's official position more than a century after the mass killings of Armenians in the Ottoman Empire. The decision came after a resolution introduced by Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar, who described the move as both a moral and historical obligation. "The Israeli government approved a short time ago the resolution I presented to it recognizing the Armenian geno
The Armenian Report Team
Jun 28
U.S. Diplomat Credits Armenian Diaspora With Helping Put Armenia on the Global Tourism Map
A U.S. diplomat said Armenia’s tourism industry is gaining international attention and voiced optimism about deepening U.S.-Armenia relations, citing the contributions of the Armenian-American diaspora and U.S.-supported initiatives that have helped promote the country abroad. In an interview with The Armenian Report, Nathan Austin, a Foreign Service Officer at the U.S. Department of State, described Armenia as “a wonderful tourism destination” and pointed to projects backed
The Armenian Report Team
Jun 26
Armenian Students Earn Six Medals at Junior Balkan Mathematical Olympiad
Armenia's young mathematicians delivered an impressive performance at the 30th Junior Balkan Mathematical Olympiad in Buzău, Romania, bringing home six medals, including one gold. The prestigious contest brought together 133 students from 23 countries, with each nation represented by a team of up to six competitors under the age of 15. Armenia's six-member delegation earned one gold, one silver, and four bronze medals. The gold medal was awarded to Hayk Manukyan, a 10th-grade
The Armenian Report Team
Jun 26
10-Year-Old Armenian Boy Breaks Guinness World Record With 191 One-Leg Hops on a Moving Treadmill
An Armenian 10-year-old has earned a Guinness World Record after completing 191 consecutive hops on one leg while running on a treadmill moving at 6.5 kilometers (4 miles) per hour, surpassing the previous record of 183. The achievement officially earned David Abrahamyan a place in the Guinness World Records, with his certificate and medal recently arriving in Armenia. The award was presented to David on June 26 by Roman Sahradyan, a multiple Guinness World Record holder and
The Armenian Report Team
Jun 26
Rescue Diver Opens Up About Emotional Toll of Recovering Two Sisters From Armenia River
An Armenian rescue diver has offered a deeply personal account of the emotional toll behind the search for two young sisters whose bodies were recovered from the Pambak River earlier this month, showing the often-unseen burden carried by first responders. In a video released by Armenia's Rescue Service, diver Vahe Melkonyan reflected on the days-long operation that gripped the country and the sleepless nights that followed. “Every incident leaves its mark, especially when it
The Armenian Report Team
Jun 25
Israeli Foreign Minister Proposes Official Recognition of Armenian Genocide, Calling It a ‘Moral and Historical Obligation’
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar announced that he will submit a draft resolution to the Israeli government at its next meeting seeking official recognition of the Armenian Genocide — what could become one of the most significant shifts in Israel's longstanding policy on the issue. In a statement, Sa'ar said recognizing the mass killings of Armenians during the final years of the Ottoman Empire is "a moral and historical obligation." He also called for condemning "any de
The Armenian Report Team
Jun 25
Golden Apricot Launches AI Filmmaking Program to Train Next Generation of Film Professionals
The Golden Apricot Yerevan International Film Festival is embracing the next chapter of filmmaking with the launch of a new artificial intelligence-focused program aimed at helping film professionals navigate one of the industry's fastest-growing technological shifts. Through its industry platform, GAIFF Pro, the festival has partnered with LUMIVERSE, a global collaboration network connecting Armenians worldwide, to introduce an intensive AI Filmmaking Workshop that will brin
The Armenian Report Team
Jun 25
Analyst Warns of Threat From Azerbaijan’s ‘Western Azerbaijan’ Narrative; Pashinyan Downplays It
Azerbaijan’s renewed promotion of the concept of “Western Azerbaijan,” which refers to present-day Armenian territory, has reignited political tensions in Armenia, exposing divisions over how to respond to competing historical narratives as the two countries pursue a peace agreement. Armenian analyst Tatevik Hayrapetyan sharply criticized the government's approach after Azerbaijan's state news agency AzerTag published coverage of a recent event in Nakhijevan that promoted the
The Armenian Report Team
Jun 25
On His First Day, Glendale’s First Armenian Police Chief Says Messages of Support Are Pouring In From Armenians Worldwide
On his first day as Glendale police chief, Robert William spoke in Armenian with The Armenian Report about the outpouring of support he received from Armenians in Glendale, across the United States and in Armenia. William, who officially began his tenure this week as the 21st chief of the Glendale Police Department, described the milestone as both inspiring and demanding. “I feel very motivated,” William told The Armenian Report’s Anna Kachikyan. “Of course, it’s my first day
The Armenian Report Team
Jun 25
Two Armenian Family Homes Collapse in Deadly Venezuela Earthquakes That Have Killed at Least 164
Armenian families are among those affected by the powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela, with the Holy See of Cilicia confirming that homes have been destroyed, several Armenians have been injured, and others remain missing. According to the Holy See, two Armenian family homes collapsed in the disaster, while multiple members of the community sustained injuries. The full extent of the impact on the Armenian community remains unclear as rescue and recovery efforts continu
The Armenian Report Team
Jun 25
HIKEArmenia Takes the Armenian National Trail Online: A Nearly 1,000 km Trail from North to South
HIKEArmenia unveils one of the country’s most ambitious long-term tourism and regional development initiatives: the Armenian National Trail (ANT), a nearly 1,000-kilometer village-to-village hiking route stretching across Armenia from north to south. Starting today, the newly launched Armenian National Trail website, available in English and Armenian, gives hikers access to the first available trail sections in the Lori and Tavush regions , with maps, route information, insi
The Armenian Report Team
Jun 24
Portrait of Fallen Armenian War Hero Removed in Yerevan, Raising Questions About Preserving the Memory of the 44-Day War
The reported removal of several murals depicting Armenian soldiers killed during the 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh war has sparked public debate in Armenia, with family members of fallen servicemen raising concerns over the disappearance of memorial artwork dedicated to those who lost their lives in the conflict. The latest controversy emerged after Arevik Mkrtchyan, the sister of Haykaz Mkrtchyan, who was killed during the 44-day war, said a portrait of her brother had been removed
The Armenian Report Team
Jun 24
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