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Garik Melqonyan to Represent Armenia as Its Only Paralympian at Milano-Cortina Games
As athletes around the world prepare for the upcoming Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympic Games, Armenia’s representative in para cross-country skiing is completing final training sessions in one of the coldest regions of the country. Ahead of the competition, The Armenian Report traveled to the town of Ashotsk in Armenia’s Shirak Province to meet Garik Melqonyan and document his preparations before the Paralympic Games begin. Ashotsk, known for its long winters and extreme
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2 days ago
Satellite Images Show New Azerbaijani Military Position Inside Armenia, Tatoyan Says
Azerbaijani forces have carried out new military incursions inside Armenia’s sovereign territory, establishing additional positions in Gegharkunik Province, according to satellite images and evidence presented Wednesday by Arman Tatoyan, the head of the “Wings of Unity” political initiative and Armenia’s former human rights defender. Tatoyan said the images show that the new Azerbaijani combat-duty position in the Vardenis area did not exist as of July 31, 2025, and that the
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2 days ago
First Stranded Armenians Return from UAE and Gulf States — Paying$1,200 Per Ticket to Get Home
The first group of Armenian citizens stranded in the United Arab Emirates and other Gulf states has safely returned to Yerevan. The group arrived early Tuesday on a special flight from Oman after days of travel disruption caused by the escalating conflict between Iran, the United States, and Israel. Air travel across the Middle East has been heavily affected since Saturday, when U.S. and Israeli air strikes against Iran led to Iranian retaliation. As a result, thousands of re
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3 days ago
Armenia Says No Citizens Reported Among Victims in Middle East Crisis
Armenia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said there is currently no information about citizens of the Republic of Armenia being among the victims of the ongoing situation in the Middle East. The statement was reported by the press secretary of the RA Foreign Minister, Ani Badalyan. According to official information, in order to promptly respond to questions of concern to citizens, hotlines are operating, providing updated information about possible changes to flights. The minist
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4 days ago
Cruise Ship With Armenian Passengers Trapped in Dubai After Iranian Strikes
A cruise ship carrying around 7,000 passengers, including Armenian citizens, has been unable to leave the port of Dubai after Iran carried out strikes on infrastructure in the city. Among those on board are Armenians who were planning to return home to Yerevan in the coming days. Journalist Nata Harutyunyan and her friend were preparing to begin their cruise on February 28. However, shortly before departure, Iran launched strikes that affected infrastructure in Dubai. Soon af
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4 days ago
Team Armenia Adds New Medal as Yerevan Hosts Europe’s Best Shooters
Armenia won another medal on the third day of the European Shooting Championships held in Yerevan. The competition brought together top shooters from across Europe, and Armenian athletes once again reached the podium in the moving target event. In the mixed team competition of the moving target, Armenia was represented by two pairs. The first pair included Gohar Harutyunyan and Gor Khachatryan. The second pair was made up of Lilit Mkrtchyan and Hayk Minasyan. Both teams compe
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4 days ago
Iran Says Ties With Armenia Must Continue Despite Trump’s TRIPP Project
Iran’s Ambassador to Armenia, Khalil Shirgholami , said that relations between Armenia and Iran must continue regardless of Armenia’s foreign policy choices. He made the remarks during a press conference on March 2, when he was asked about Armenian-American relations in the context of the ongoing war against Iran. The ambassador said that the deep cooperation between Armenia and Iran requires steady interaction. He explained that from a military, economic, and identity perspe
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4 days ago
Armenia Sends Condolences to Iran After Death of Supreme Leader in U.S.–Israeli Strikes
Armenia’s leaders on Monday expressed condolences to Iran after the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and other senior officials in ongoing U.S.-Israeli air strikes. The Armenian government also called for calm and a diplomatic solution as tensions rise in the Middle East. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan sent a letter to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. In his message, Pashinyan wrote, “We are following the developments around Iran with great concern,” and offered condo
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4 days ago
Armenia Wins First Gold Medals at European Shooting Championship in Yerevan
Armenia has won its first gold medals at the European Shooting Championship taking place in Yerevan. The competition in the 10m moving target event brought together top shooters from across Europe and ended with strong performances by Armenian athletes in several categories. In the women’s 10m moving target normal run final, two Armenian representatives competed against each other — Lilit Mkrtchyan and Gohar Harutyunyan. Mkrtchyan became European champion for the fourth time,
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5 days ago
Armenian Lawmaker in Iran Speaks as Tehran Empties After Massive US-Israel Strikes: Armenian Community Safe
The Armenian Report conducted an interview with Geghard Mansourian, the Armenian member of Iran’s parliament, following large-scale strikes carried out by the United States and Israel across Iran, including in the capital, Tehran. The attacks were described by US President Donald Trump as “major combat operations.” The US Department of Defense later said the joint US-Israeli mission was named “Operation Epic Fury.” The strikes come during ongoing tensions over Iran’s nuclear
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6 days ago
Two Armenian Men Revive a Sacred Japanese Craft to Save Priceless Ancient Manuscripts
Two Armenian restorers have brought the centuries-old Japanese art of washi — handmade paper traditionally used in preservation — to Armenia for the first time. Instead of traveling abroad to produce it, they are recreating the delicate craft locally using Armenian plants and traditional techniques. At the Matenadaran in Yerevan, Artavazd Ayvazyan and Arthur Petrosyan are now producing Japanese-style restoration paper entirely by hand, adapting the method to Armenian tree spe
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Feb 24
Armenian Woman Arrested Over Private Message Critical of Pashinyan, Raising Alarm Over Free Speech Crackdown
A 55-year-old woman from the town of Akhurian in northwestern Armenia has been arrested and charged over a private online message that authorities say contained offensive language and a call for violence against Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and his family. According to her lawyer, Artak Movsisyan, the woman was taken into custody late last week. She has been formally charged with hooliganism and making a public call for violence. The charges were brought after a screenshot
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Feb 24
Armenian Government Asks EU to Deploy Team Ahead of Elections, Raising Concerns of Foreign Meddling
The European Union is preparing to support Armenia ahead of its parliamentary elections scheduled for June 2026. The focus is on preventing possible Russian interference and protecting the integrity of the election process. According to a letter obtained by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Armenia’s Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan sent a request to Brussels on February 13 asking for the deployment of a “hybrid rapid response team” to Yerevan. The team would work to counter
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Feb 24
Armenia Court Case Could Erase Last Official Remnant of Nagorno-Karabakh Authorities
A court case in Armenia could soon decide the fate of what many consider the final official presence of Nagorno-Karabakh Republic on Armenian soil. At the center of the dispute is a large government compound in Yerevan, Armenia’s capital. The 1,222-square-meter property has long been registered under the authorities of Nagorno-Karabakh — an indigenous Armenian region that was controlled by ethnic Armenians for decades but was occupied by Azerbaijan in 2023. Armenian prosecuto
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Feb 23
Armenia to Host Major European Shooting Championship for the First Time, Welcoming Athletes from 40 Nations
Armenia is set to host the European Senior Shooting Championship for the first time in its history. The major sports event is an important moment for the country and shows how much Armenia’s sports sector has grown in recent years. The opening ceremony will take place on February 27. Competitions will officially begin on March 1. Delegations from 40 countries are expected to arrive in Armenia. In total, around 450 athletes and coaches will take part in the championship. In ad
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Feb 23
Nearly Four Decades Since Armenians Began the Movement To Reclaim Artsakh — Today, No Armenians Remain
February 20, 2025, is the 38th anniversary of the Artsakh Liberation Movement, a historic moment in Armenian history that reshaped the region’s geopolitical region. The movement, which began in 1988, was a response to decades of economic and social discrimination faced by the Armenian population in the Nagorno-Karabakh Autonomous Oblast (NKAO) under Soviet Azerbaijani rule. The first demonstrations began on February 12, 1988, in Hadrut, then part of Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh)
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Feb 20
Trump Hosts Armenian and Azerbaijani Leaders at Washington Peace Council
U.S. President Donald Trump held the first session of a new initiative called the “Peace Council” in Washington, bringing together leaders to discuss global conflicts. Among those attending were Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, whose countries have been locked in conflict for decades. During the meeting, Trump spoke at length about efforts to improve relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan, two nations that have fought wars over
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Feb 19
Armenia Hosts National Weightlifting Championship Ahead of European and World Championships
The 2026 Armenian Weightlifting Championship brought together the nation’s strongest athletes in an intense and emotional competition. The Armenian Report followed every moment of the championship, capturing the dedication, determination, and celebrations of Armenia’s top weightlifters. This year’s championship provided an important opportunity for athletes and coaches to evaluate readiness ahead of the European Championship in Batumi and the World Championship in China later
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Feb 18
Armenian Apostolic Church Accuses Greek Orthodox and Catholic Authorities of Marginalizing Armenians at the Birthplace of Jesus in Bethlehem
The Armenian Apostolic Church has expressed strong objections to recent developments regarding the restoration of the Grotto of the Nativity in Bethlehem, citing repeated exclusion from official announcements and site inspections. The Grotto of the Nativity, one of Christianity’s most sacred sites, is jointly administered by three communities under the centuries-old Status Quo arrangement: the Greek Orthodox Church, the Armenian Apostolic Church, and the Roman Catholic Custod
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Feb 17
Armenia’s Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Longtime Partner Anna Hakobyan Legally Marry After Decades Together and Four Children
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and his longtime partner Anna Hakobyan have officially registered their marriage, formalizing a relationship that began in the mid-1990s and spans nearly three decades and four children. The couple had previously lived in a civil marriage, a fact Pashinyan had publicly addressed in the past. Their decision to legally marry is a significant personal milestone for one of Armenia’s most visible political families. Hakobyan later confirmed
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Feb 17
