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Diasporan Skater Finds His Armenian Roots on Ice While Building International Career
A 19-year-old Diasporan figure skater representing Armenia is building his international career while reconnecting with his roots and contributing to the gradual growth of winter sports in the country. Semen Daniliants has been skating since the age of three and has represented the Armenian national team since 2020. His decision to represent Armenia is closely tied to his family history. He explained that his relatives on his father’s side are Armenian and that his family lef
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4 days ago
Putin Presses Pashinyan to Allow Jailed Russian-Armenian Billionaire Ally to Join Armenia Elections
Russian President Vladimir Putin pressed Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan to allow broader political participation in Armenia’s upcoming elections, signaling support for detained Russian-Armenian billionaire Samvel Karapetyan, whose dual citizenship currently bars him from running under Armenian law. The exchange took place during Pashinyan’s working visit to Moscow, where the two leaders discussed a range of sensitive issues, including Armenia’s parliamentary election
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4 days ago
American University in Armenia Moves Classes Online After Iran Warns of Targeting U.S. Campuses
The American University of Armenia announced that all classes scheduled for March 30 will take place online. The decision was made as a precaution due to security concerns linked to recent regional developments. The university informed students and staff that the shift to online learning is temporary and preventive. Officials explained that the decision was influenced by statements made by Iran regarding possible actions against American educational institutions in parts of W
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6 days ago
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
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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
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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,”
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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
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Mar 26
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
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Mar 24
Rare Armenian Books and Manuscripts from Historic Paris Bookstore Acquired and Donated to Keron Foundation
A collection of rare Armenian books and manuscripts from the historic Oriental Bookstore of Hrant Samuelian in Paris has been purchased at auction and donated to the Keron Development Foundation by Wilco. The acquisition brings a significant part of an important cultural archive back into an Armenian institutional setting, where it will be preserved and studied. The collection comes from the Samuelian Oriental Bookstore, a well-known center of Armenian cultural life in Paris
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Mar 18
Appeal Sent to International Committee of the Red Cross Urging Immediate Access to Armenian POWs Held in Azerbaijan
A formal appeal has been sent to the President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), calling for urgent action to restore humanitarian access to Armenian prisoners currently detained in Azerbaijan. The letter was issued by the Buenos Aires Chapter of the Society for Orphaned Armenian Relief (SOAR), raising serious concerns about the conditions, legal uncertainty, and lack of communication faced by the detainees. The appeal shows the situation of several Arme
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Mar 17
Armenia Assists in Evacuation of Over 550 Indian Nationals from Iran
More than 550 Indian citizens have been evacuated from Iran through Armenia as tensions continue to rise in West Asia. The evacuation was carried out with the assistance of the Armenian authorities, who allowed the safe land-border transit of Indian nationals traveling out of Iran. India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar expressed gratitude to Armenia for helping facilitate the operation. The evacuation effort was organized as part of New Delhi’s broader plan to help i
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Mar 16
Draft Text of Armenia’s New Constitution Completed, To Be Reviewed First by Ruling Party Leadership
The draft text of Armenia’s new Constitution has already been completed but will not be immediately released to the public. Instead, it will first be discussed within the leadership structures of the ruling Civil Contract party before any decision is made about publishing it. The announcement was made by Armenia’s Minister of Justice, Srbuhi Galyan, during the first meeting of the Public Council attached to the Ministry of Justice. According to the minister, the prepared draf
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Mar 16
“Sinners,” Produced by Armenian-American Sev Ohanian, Wins Four Oscars at the 98th Academy Awards
The film “Sinners” was among the major winners at the 98th Academy Awards, taking home four Oscars across several key categories. The movie, produced by Sev Ohanian, Ryan Coogler, and Zinzi Coogler, had entered the ceremony as one of the most nominated films of the year and ended the night with recognition from the Academy. “I’m so proud of my colleagues and I’m extra grateful to my worldwide Armenian community for the never-wavering support in me and my films. From this hist
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Mar 15
Pyunik Women Leading the Rise of Women’s Football in Armenia
Women’s football in Armenia is still developing, but in recent years the sport has started to gain more attention and support. Players, coaches, and clubs are working to build stronger teams and create opportunities for young girls who want to play football professionally. Among the clubs leading this development is Pyunik Women’s Football Club, which has become one of the most important teams in the country. Manuk Sargsyan, the coach working with the Pyunik women’s team, say
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Mar 14
Armenian Alphabet Monument Unveiled at European Parliament in Strasbourg
In the French city of Strasbourg, a monument dedicated to the Armenian alphabet has been unveiled near the administrative building of the European Parliament — a symbolic cultural and political moment for Armenia and Europe. The ceremony took place in the presence of Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola, highlighting the importance of language, dialogue, and shared democratic values. The sculpture, titled “Root Scrip
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Mar 11
Pashinyan Accuses Church and Opposition of Pushing Armenia Toward New War in Speech to European Parliament
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan accused the Armenian Apostolic Church and several opposition figures of trying to reignite Armenia’s conflict with Azerbaijan during a speech at the European Parliament on Wednesday. Speaking in Strasbourg, Pashinyan defended his government’s actions against senior church leaders and rejected accusations that the crackdown is politically motivated. In recent months, Armenian authorities have arrested three archbishops and one bishop who
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Mar 11
Armenian Genocide Museum Director Allegedly Forced to Resign After Telling JD Vance About Artsakh War
The director of the Armenian Genocide Museum-Institute (AGMI) in Yerevan, Edita Gzoyan, has resigned from her position only weeks after hosting JD Vance, the Vice President of the United States, during his visit to Armenia. Reports indicate that her resignation came under pressure from the Armenian government. Vance and his wife, Usha Vance, visited the memorial complex on February 10 as part of an official trip to the Armenian capital, Yerevan. During their visit, the couple
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Mar 11
Armenia’s Levik Mikayelyan Wins U23 European Gold, Defeats Azerbaijani in Final After Beating Turk in Semifinal
Armenian wrestler Levik Mikayelyan has won the gold medal at the European Under-23 Freestyle Wrestling Championship, defeating Azerbaijan’s Jeyhun Allahverdiyev in the final. The Armenian athlete secured a narrow 2–1 victory, earning the top place on the podium and bringing an important success for Armenia’s wrestling team. The championship took place in Serbia, where young wrestlers from across Europe competed for continental titles. Mikayelyan competed in the 61 kg weight c
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Mar 11
“If Iran Wanted to Strike Azerbaijan, It Wouldn’t Have Missed”: Iranian Ambassador Rejects Drone Attack Claims
Iran has again denied accusations that it launched drones that struck Azerbaijan’s exclave of Nakhijevan earlier in March. Iran’s Ambassador to Armenia, Khalil Shirgholami, said there would have been no reason for Iran to carry out such an attack. In an interview with Armenian media on Tuesday, Shirgholami rejected Azerbaijan’s claims and argued that if Iran had wanted to attack Azerbaijan, the drones would not have missed their targets. The incident occurred on March 5, when
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Mar 10
Armenian Defense Ministry Rejects Arman Tatoyan’s Claim of New Azerbaijani Position Inside Armenia
Armenia’s Ministry of Defense has denied reports claiming that the Azerbaijani Armed Forces established a new military position inside the sovereign territory of the Republic of Armenia during 2025. Officials say the claims circulating in public discussions and on social media do not correspond to reality and that the position in question remains within the territory of Azerbaijan. The ministry addressed the issue in a video published by its press service. In the video, Defen
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Mar 10
