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Lights of Yerevan’s Main Christmas Tree Lit in Republic Square
The lights of Yerevan’s main Christmas tree were officially turned on in Republic Square, celebrating one of the most important festive moments of the year for the capital. The ceremony brought together thousands of people, including local residents and tourists, who gathered in the central square to witness the celebration. The lighting of the tree took place after the symbolic performance of the song «Brave heart» by Albert Armenakyan, a participant of Junior Eurovision. Im
The Armenian Report Team
Dec 14, 2025
Double Victory for Armenia at Kazakhstan Chess Cup 2025
Armenian chess players achieved major victories at the “Kazakhstan Chess Cup 2025,” a regional tournament held in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Both the men’s and women’s tournaments ended with Armenian champions after strong performances. The announcement said: “Grandmaster Aram Hakobyan and Women’s International Master Mariam Mkrtchyan became the winners of the ‘Kazakhstan Chess Cup 2025’ regional chess tournament held in the city of Almaty, Kazakhstan.” In the men’s tournament, Aram
The Armenian Report Team
Dec 12, 2025
Armenian Soccer Team Noah Makes History in Yerevan With 2–1 Win Over Legia, Reaches European Play-Off Round
Armenian soccer team Noah reached a major milestone on Thursday after defeating Poland’s Legia Warsaw 2–1 in Yerevan during the fifth round of the UEFA Conference League. The victory sends Noah into the European play-off stage for the first time in the club’s history. This is a new achievement for Armenian club football. Sports journalist Gevorg Malakyan told The Armenian Report that Noah’s achievement in Yerevan is an important moment for Armenian football. “I congratulate a
The Armenian Report Team
Dec 11, 2025
Levon Aronian Wins Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Final After Beating Magnus Carlsen
Armenian grandmaster Levon Aronian has won the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Final held in Cape Town, South Africa. Aronian secured the title after defeating Norway’s Magnus Carlsen, the 16th world champion and the top-ranked chess player, in the final match with a score of “1,5:0,5”. This event brought together top international players competing in a format that allows greater creative freedom on the board. Aronian’s victory is another major achievement in his career and shows
The Armenian Report Team
Dec 11, 2025
Armenia to Host One of the World’s Most Prestigious Wine Competitions: Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2026
Armenia is set to host one of the world’s most influential international wine tasting events, the “Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2026.” The Government of Armenia has approved the full program of events for bringing this global competition to the country. The Concours Mondial de Bruxelles is known as one of the largest and most respected wine competitions worldwide. The event has a 30-year history and gathers wine experts, producers, and specialists from many countries. The co
The Armenian Report Team
Dec 11, 2025
Armenian Volunteers Climb Mount Hatis to Support Construction of the World’s Largest Jesus Statue
A new group of volunteers has climbed Mount Hatis to symbolically support the ongoing construction of what is planned to be the world’s largest statue of Jesus Christ. According to local organizers, the volunteers carried musical instruments with them to inspire the workers. They also danced Armenian traditional dances at the top of the mountain as Armenian music played. The project, led by businessman Gagik Tsarukyan, is described as more than just a construction effort. For
The Armenian Report Team
Dec 11, 2025
Azerbaijani Ambassador Greets Pashinyan in Armenian, Then Pushes Baku’s Narrative in Germany
During Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s official trip to Germany, Azerbaijan’s Ambassador to Germany, Nasimi Aghayev, used the opportunity to repeat Baku’s long-standing narratives that ignore the destruction of Artsakh, the forced displacement of Armenians, and Azerbaijan’s growing pressure on Armenia’s sovereignty. The exchange took place at the German Council on Foreign Relations. At the start, Aghayev greeted Pashinyan in Armenian, saying «Բարի գալուստ Գերմանիա» — transla
The Armenian Report Team
Dec 10, 2025
Armenian Diaspora Demonstrates in Berlin During Pashinyan Visit, Warning of Political Repression and Human Rights Abuses
Photo Credit: voleemor A group of Armenian youth and community members in Germany held a protest on Tuesday as Armenia’s Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan arrived in Berlin for a meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. The demonstrators gathered in front of the Federal Chancellery to raise concerns about growing authoritarianism in Armenia ahead of the 2026 parliamentary elections. Arshak Makichyan, one of the protest participants, told The Armenian Report in an interview
The Armenian Report Team
Dec 10, 2025
Exclusive: Analyst Warns Armenia Is Focused on Past Talks as New Threats Grow
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Armenia’s release of dozens of documents detailing decades of negotiations over the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict has renewed debate over the country’s diplomatic strategy and the government’s interpretation of past talks. Former lawmaker and regional analyst Tatevik Hayrapetyan, in an exclusive interview with The Armenian Report, assessed Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s latest statements in parliament and the newly published files outlining proposals, draft
The Armenian Report Team
Dec 10, 2025
Dave’s Hot Chicken Named Yelp’s Most Loved Brand of 2025
Dave’s Hot Chicken has officially been crowned Yelp’s Most Loved Brand of 2025 — another milestone in what has become one of the most remarkable modern food-industry success stories. Yelp announced the recognition Tuesday in its annual Most Loved Brands report, placing Dave’s in the No. 1 spot just months after the company’s $1 billion acquisition by Roark Capital, the parent company behind Dunkin’, Subway, and Arby’s. It’s a moment that feels almost surreal given the chain’s
The Armenian Report Team
Dec 9, 2025
Armenia’s Wings of Tatev Wins World Title for Fourth Time as Founder Ruben Vardanyan Remains a Political Prisoner in Baku
Armenia’s Wings of Tatev aerial tramway has once again won a top tourism prize at the World Travel Awards 2025. The project received the title of World’s Leading Cable Car, making it the fourth time it has earned this honor. The aerial tramway previously won in 2021, 2023, and 2024. According to the announcement, “The Wings of Tatev aerial tramway of Armenia has once again earned one of the most prestigious international tourism awards — the World Travel Awards 2025, winning
The Armenian Report Team
Dec 8, 2025
Armenia Faces Church–State Crisis After Pashinyan Calls for National Anthem Before Liturgy
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has created new controversy by proposing that the national anthem of Armenia be performed inside Armenian Apostolic Churches before the Sunday liturgy. In a Facebook video titled “The supreme state and the Republic of Armenia,” he also suggested discussing the placement of the Armenian flag inside or at the entrance of the churches. Pashinyan wrote: “In 301, the Armenian Apostolic Church was created by the [Armenian] state, by decision of the [A
The Armenian Report Team
Dec 8, 2025
Catholicos Aram I Issues Strong Warning to Armenian Authorities Over Threats to Church Unity
Catholicos Aram I of the Great House of Cilicia has issued a strong warning to Armenia’s authorities, calling on them to stop any actions that could undermine the unity of the Armenian Apostolic Church. He delivered this message during a liturgy in Cyprus, where he spoke about his concerns regarding the growing tensions around the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. Aram I said that church leaders have been watching the situation with increasing concern in recent months. He expla
The Armenian Report Team
Dec 8, 2025
Azerbaijani Official Confirms Armenian Government in Talks With Baku on Oil Exports
The Armenian public has learned from Azerbaijani sources that the Armenian government is discussing with Baku the possible export of oil and petroleum products from Azerbaijan to Armenia. At a discussion held in Doha, Hikmet Hajiyev, assistant to the President of Azerbaijan, stated that Yerevan and Baku are indeed holding talks on this issue. According to the high-ranking Azerbaijani official, the two sides addressed the topic of oil exports at the end of last month in the Az
The Armenian Report Team
Dec 8, 2025
