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Man Attempts to Strike Pashinyan During Palm Sunday Service at Saint Anna Church in Yerevan
An incident unfolded on March 29 at Saint Anna Church during a Palm Sunday service attended by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and members of his team - which shows the growing tension inside Armenia, even in places of worship. According to available information, the situation began while Pashinyan was inside the church. A young man in the crowd tried to move closer, shouting, “I want to stand in the middle,” as he pushed forward. Security personnel quickly stepped in, stoppin
The Armenian Report Team
Mar 29
Palm Sunday Celebrated at Christianity’s Oldest Nation, Children Take Center Stage
The Armenian Apostolic Church markets celebrating Palm Sunday on March 29 with a series of religious ceremonies at the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, one of the most important spiritual centers for Armenians around the world. The day, which commemorates the Triumphal Entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem, was observed as a special occasion dedicated to children, following a blessing declared by His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians. The ce
The Armenian Report Team
Mar 29
Armenia Signs Historic $300 Million AI Deal in First-Ever Syndicated Loan
Armenia has taken a major step in developing its financial and technology sectors by signing its first-ever syndicated loan agreement to support a large artificial intelligence project. The deal brings together six financial institutions to provide $300 million in financing to Firebird AI, making it the largest transaction of its kind in the country’s banking history. The agreement is a new stage for Armenia’s financial system, introducing a model in which multiple banks and
The Armenian Report Team
Mar 27
Armenian Court Drops Treason Charges Against MFA Employee Accused of Spying for Azerbaijan
Ashkhen Aleksanyan, an employee of Armenia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs who had been accused of state treason and was reported to have had ties with an Azerbaijani, has been acquitted by a Yerevan court. The decision was announced by her lawyer, Abgar Poghosyan, in a post on his Facebook page. The case, which began in the summer of 2025, drew wide public attention due to serious allegations of espionage and conflicting reports in the media about the identity and role of the
The Armenian Report Team
Mar 27
Winston Churchill, Celine Dion, Salma Hayek, Monica Bellucci — And Now Suren Papikyan: France’s Top Legion of Honour Goes to Armenia’s Defense Minister
Armenia’s Minister of Defense Suren Papikyan has been awarded one of France’s highest national honors, the Legion of Honour. The award was granted by decree of French President Emmanuel Macron. Papikyan shared the news publicly, confirming that the distinction had been officially bestowed upon him. “The decoration was presented to me by French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu, who highly appreciated my significant contribution to the development of Armenia–France relations,”
The Armenian Report Team
Mar 27
Pashinyan to Parade New Weapons Days Before Vote; Opposition Calls It Political Theater
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has announced that newly acquired military equipment will be presented to the public during a large event in Yerevan later this spring, describing it as an “accountability event rather than a military parade.” Speaking at a press briefing on Thursday, Pashinyan said the event will take place on May 28 in Republic Square, the central location traditionally used for major state ceremonies. The date coincides with Republic Day, one of Arme
The Armenian Report Team
Mar 27
One Armenian Among 26 Killed in Overnight U.S.-Israeli Attack on Iran’s Isfahan
One member of the Armenian community was among those killed during overnight attacks on residential areas in the Iranian city of Isfahan, according to local officials, as the wider war between the United States, Israel, and Iran continues to escalate. Akbar Salehi, the Deputy for Security and Law Enforcement Affairs of the Isfahan Governor’s Office, provided details about the casualties, saying that a total of 26 people were killed in the incident. The attacks targeted severa
The Armenian Report Team
Mar 27
Armenian Pair Finishes in Top 8 at World Championships With Best Career Result
The Armenian figure skating pair - Karina Akopova and Nikita Rakhmanin delivered the strongest performance of their careers at the 2026 World Figure Skating Championships in Prague, finishing eighth overall in the pairs competition. The duo earned a combined total of 190.46 points across their short and free programs, scoring a new personal best on the world stage. The result places the Armenian skaters among the top pairs globally and shows the steady progress and growing co
The Armenian Report Team
Mar 26
Armenian Skaters Open Up After Olympics, Address “Artsakh” Music Controversy
INTERVIEW: In a one-on-one interview with The Armenian Report, Armenian Olympic figure skaters Karina Akopova and Nikita Rakhmanin spoke after returning from the Games, reflecting on an experience that brought both pride and pressure—from the excitement of the Olympic Village to the controversy surrounding their music choice. The skaters said they became aware of the issue during their training camp in Switzerland, where they learned that Azerbaijan had filed a complaint aga
The Armenian Report Team
Mar 25
Paris Armenians Rally Behind New Mayor in High-Stakes Vote Against Pro-Azerbaijani Candidate
INTERVIEW: The election of Emmanuel Grégoire as mayor of Paris is being seen by members of the Armenian diaspora not just as a local political outcome, but as a significant moment for their community’s voice and influence in one of Europe’s most important capitals. Grégoire, a Socialist politician and longtime figure in Paris city leadership, won the closely watched race with about 51% of the vote, defeating right-wing candidate and former minister Rachida Dati, as well as h
The Armenian Report Team
Mar 24
American Footballer Alexah Fite Leaves Texas To Build Soccer Career in Armenia
The Armenian Report met with Pyunik women’s team player Alexah Fite, an American footballer who has traveled far from home to continue her career in Armenia and take part in European competition. For many players, moving abroad is part of the dream of building a football career. For Fite, that journey led from Dallas, Texas, to Armenia, where she joined Pyunik and stepped into a new football culture, a new country, and a very different daily life. Fite’s path to Armenia began
The Armenian Report Team
Mar 24
Armenian Authorities Block Catholicos Karekin II From Traveling to Ilia II Funeral
The investigator has rejected a motion that would have allowed the Catholicos of All Armenians, Karekin II, to travel to Georgia, according to lawyer Ara Zohrabyan. The decision prevents the head of the Armenian Apostolic Church from attending the funeral of the Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia, Ilia II, who passed away on March 17 at the age of 93. The Georgian Church had officially invited the Catholicos to attend the funeral ceremony and take part in the Divine Liturgy
The Armenian Report Team
Mar 23
Pashinyan Tells Daughter of Fallen Artsakh Hero She “Escaped” — Later Issues Apology After Metro Confrontation
A public confrontation between Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and a woman forcibly displaced from her indigenous home in Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) escalated into a heated argument in the Yerevan metro, exposing the deep pain and unresolved tensions surrounding the fate of Artsakh Armenians. The incident took place during an informal interaction with citizens, within the framework of an undeclared campaign by the ruling Civil Contract party. In recent weeks, Pashinya
The Armenian Report Team
Mar 23
Exclusive Interview: Oscar Winner Natalie Musteata Reflects on Armenian Roots, Surreal Victory, and a Historic Oscars Moment
The Armenian Report got an exclusive interview with Oscar-winning filmmaker Natalie Musteata, who was awarded Best Live Action Short Film as co-director of “Two People Exchanging Saliva.” In a personal and reflective conversation, Musteata spoke about the emotional weight of the moment, her Armenian heritage, and what her film represents in today’s changing film landscape. Looking back at the moment her name was announced at the Academy Awards, Musteata described an experie
The Armenian Report Team
Mar 19
