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6.5 Million Swiss Francs Moved to Israel and Armenia From Magnitsky-Linked Businessman’s Account
An investigation by Armenian investigative outlet Hetq says nearly 524,000 Swiss francs (about $592,000) linked to Russian businessman Denis Katsyv was transferred to Armenia earlier this year, citing findings from a report by the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) and banking records reviewed as part of its reporting. According to Hetq, the transfer is detailed in PACE’s April 2026 report, Tracking the Proceeds of the Crime Denounced by Sergei Magnitsky a
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2 days ago
Armenia Passes New Law Limiting Voting Rights for Armenian Citizens Living Abroad
Armenia has approved major changes to its election laws that will restrict voting in parliamentary elections and national referendums to citizens who have spent a minimum amount of time living in the country. The National Assembly passed the legislation in its second and final reading on July 3. Under the new rules, Armenian citizens must have spent at least 366 days in the country during the two years before an election or referendum to remain eligible to vote. Citizens must
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2 days ago
European Union Moves to Eliminate Tariffs on 80% of Armenian Exports, Pledges New Funding
Armenia moved a step closer to the European Union on Wednesday after Brussels proposed opening most of its market to Armenian goods, while also promising new financial assistance to help the country withstand growing economic pressure from Russia. Speaking in Yerevan alongside Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced that the European Union will seek to remove tariffs on about 80% of Armenian exports through a package of Aut
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3 days ago
Decorated Armenian War Hero Col. Edik Maloyan Arrested on State Secrets Charges
Armenian authorities have arrested Col. Edik Maloyan, a decorated military commander known for his role in the 2016 Four-Day War, on suspicion of unlawfully obtaining and disclosing classified state information, the country’s Investigative Committee said Thursday. Investigators also detained the secrecy officer of Maloyan’s Defense Ministry military unit. According to the Investigative Committee, prosecutors allege that Maloyan persuaded the officer, who had authorized access
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3 days ago
13,000 Visitors Explore Armenia’s Ancient Manuscripts at Exhibition in Spain
Armenia’s centuries-old manuscript tradition took center stage in Spain, where thousands of visitors explored some of the nation’s most treasured historical works before the collection returned home to Yerevan. The manuscripts, displayed at the National Library of Spain as part of the exhibition Along the Paths of the Spiritual Map: The Art of Armenian Manuscripts, have now been returned to the Matenadaran following the exhibition’s conclusion. The Matenadaran said the exhibi
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4 days ago
Armenian Households Will Not See a Natural Gas Price Increase This Year, Despite Russia’s Warnings
Armenian households will continue paying the same price for natural gas through the end of the year after the country's energy regulator voted Wednesday to leave consumer tariffs unchanged, despite recent warnings from Russia over future energy supplies. The Public Services Regulatory Commission approved the decision while also adopting changes to the way gas tariffs are calculated. The revised pricing structure will take effect Aug. 1 but will not increase the amount househo
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4 days ago
Armenian Women in Venezuela Cook Thousands of Meals for Earthquake Survivors and First Responders
INTERVIEW: As Venezuela recovers from a devastating earthquake, Armenian women have spent the past five days preparing hot meals for survivors, emergency responders, and anyone in need—turning the country’s Armenian community into one of the grassroots relief efforts supporting the wider population. Speaking exclusively to The Armenian Report, Archbishop Petros of the Armenian Church in Venezuela said the community’s response has extended far beyond helping Armenians alone, w
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5 days ago
Glendale Police Department Hosts Armenian-Language Community Academy, Sees Record Turnout
The Glendale Police Department's Armenian-language Community Academy drew a record turnout last week, with dozens of residents filling a special one-day program designed to give Armenian speakers a closer look at how the department operates. The event introduced participants to police operations, available community resources and the department's role in serving the public. Attendees also toured the police station and met officers and civilian staff. The traditional Community
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5 days ago
Armenia and Azerbaijan to Create Shared Database for Missing Persons
Armenia and Azerbaijan will create a shared database of missing persons in a humanitarian effort that international officials say could strengthen cooperation between the two countries while helping families learn the fate of loved ones who disappeared during decades of conflict. The database will allow Armenian and Azerbaijani authorities to exchange information on unresolved disappearance cases, creating a formal system for cooperation on one of the region's longest-running
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5 days ago
Armenian Government Says Every Mobile Phone Must Be Registered Before It Can Connect to Networks, Raising Privacy Concerns
The Armenian government has approved draft legislation that would require virtually every mobile phone in the country to be registered in a centralized national database, saying the measure would help crack down on illegal imports. The proposal has raised concerns among privacy advocates and cybersecurity experts over the collection and storage of personal data. The proposed amendments to the Law on Electronic Communications and related legislation were approved during the go
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6 days ago
Russia Says Moscow Must Be Involved in Trump’s TRIPP Corridor in Armenia, Citing Security Concerns
Russia has insisted that the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP) transportation initiative cannot be successfully implemented without Moscow's involvement, arguing that Russia's interests and security concerns must be taken into account. In an interview with RTVI, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin said the project would be effective "only with Russia's participation," stressing that Moscow's position should not be overlooked as regional tr
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6 days ago
Turkey & Azerbaijan Outraged as Israel Finally Recognizes the Armenian Genocide, Demand Decision Be Reversed
Turkey and Azerbaijan have strongly criticized Israel's decision to officially recognize the Armenian Genocide, with both governments urging a reversal of the move and arguing that it will harm regional stability. In separate statements, the foreign ministries of Turkey and Azerbaijan rejected Israel's recognition of the mass killings of Armenians in the Ottoman Empire during 1915, describing the decision as politically motivated. Azerbaijan's Foreign Ministry claimed that th
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6 days ago
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
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6 days ago
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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