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Armenian Architect Sargis Sargsyan Helps Win International Competition for New Hamburg State Opera
Armenian architect Sargis Sargsyan, a member of the well-known Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG), has helped secure a major international victory by co-leading the winning design for the new Hamburg State Opera in Germany. The project stood out in a competitive global field due to its modern vision, bold design language, and innovative approach to architecture. Sargsyan’s success in one of the world’s most respected architectural competitions highlights the growing presence of Armeni
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U.S. Gives Armenia Green Light on Nvidia Chips for $500M Supercomputer Set to Become One of Region’s Most Advanced AI Centers
The United States has given permission for Nvidia chips to be exported to Armenia, this will allow a major new technology project to move forward. According to Bloomberg, the U.S. government has approved the request from the startup Firebird, which plans to use the chips to build a powerful supercomputer in Armenia. The project is part of a wider global effort to expand artificial intelligence infrastructure. With this approval, Armenia is now preparing to host what could bec
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Armenia Revokes Power Grid Operator’s License in High-Stakes Dispute With Russian-Owned ENA
Armenia has taken its most serious step yet in its war with the Electric Networks of Armenia (ENA) by cancelling the company’s right to operate the national electricity grid. On Friday, the Public Services Regulatory Commission (PSRC) voted to revoke ENA’s operating license, with four commissioners supporting the move and one voting against it. ENA, owned by the Russia-based Tashir Group, has managed the country’s low-voltage power network for years, making this decision one
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Ruling Party Leads Vote in Armenia’s Spiritual Capital During Rising Pressure on Ancient Christian Church
Local elections were held Sunday in Vagharshapat, Armenia’s fifth-largest city and the historic home of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, the spiritual headquarters of the Armenian Apostolic Church, drawing attention from religious observers and Christian communities worldwide. According to preliminary results released Monday, the ruling Civil Contract party, led locally by Argishti Mekhakyan, is leading with 48.5% of the vote. Voter turnout in the newly enlarged Vagharshap
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Pashinyan Addresses Captive Issue, Border Talks, and TRIPP Timeline in Parliament
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan spoke in parliament on Wednesday, touching on a wide range of national and regional issues, from the fate of Armenian captives held in Azerbaijan to border delimitation, peace negotiations, and infrastructure projects. POWs and Peace Process Pashinyan said that Armenia has an answer regarding the issue of Armenian citizens held in captivity — that the government continues to work on this matter daily. He said that a peaceful and favorab
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Nov 12
Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service Releases “Kiss of Yerevan” Report Claiming Armenia Will Cut Trade Ties — Yerevan Denies Allegations
Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) has released a report titled “The Kiss of Yerevan” alleging that Armenia intends to reduce or cut its trade ties with Moscow for political reasons. The document claims that Yerevan plans to stop buying wheat from Russia and instead purchase Ukrainian grain, despite its higher price. According to the SVR statement, the report suggests that Armenia’s move is politically motivated and plans to show solidarity with Ukraine. It claims t
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Nov 12
Ex-Defense Chief Accused of Ordering Troop Withdrawal That Let Azerbaijan Seize Armenian Territory
Armenia has launched a criminal investigation against former Defense Minister Arshak Karapetyan, accusing him of issuing an unlawful order that allowed Azerbaijani forces to seize strategic military positions inside Armenia in 2021—a highly frustrating period for Armenians worldwide who were still reeling from the war in Artsakh just months earlier. The new charges shed light on one of the most unsettling episodes in the post-war period, when Azerbaijan began pushing into sov
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Nov 11
Armenian Teen Chess Players Celebrate Success in Europe
The Armenian chess community is celebrating a proud moment as two young players from Armenia achieved outstanding victories at the European Youth Chess Championships. Seventeen-year-old Vahe Sukiasyan was crowned European Champion in the under-18 boys’ category, while thirteen-year-old Tigran Hambardzumyan became the runner-up in the under-14 division. The Armenian Chess Federation shared a video of the award ceremony, calling it “a moment of pride for our academy and our nat
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Nov 10
Armenian Students Across America Unite to Fund Education for Displaced Youth in Armenia
A nationwide campaign launched by the All-Armenian Student Association (All-ASA) and the Fund for Armenian Relief (FAR) is bringing together Armenian students across the United States to help their peers in Armenia. The initiative, called the All-ASA x FAR National Fundraising Challenge, aims to raise $30,000 to fund the education of 12 students at the Armenian Creative Technologies (ACT) College in Parakar, near Yerevan. The project unites 33 ASA chapters from universities a
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Nov 10
Manvel Petrosyan Becomes Armenia’s First Male Gold Medalist at European U-23 Championship in Yerevan
Armenian boxer Manvel Petrosyan has won the gold medal at the European Under-23 Boxing Championship taking place in Yerevan. Competing in the 63.5 kg weight category, Petrosyan faced Egor Kozorezov in the final match and secured victory with a 3:2 decision. In the first round, Petrosyan showed strong confidence and control, landing accurate punches that gave him a clear advantage. The judges awarded him the round. The second round was more intense, but Petrosyan maintained hi
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Nov 10
Armenia’s Elida Kocharyan Becomes Three-Time European Boxing Champion
Armenian boxer Elida Kocharyan has made history by winning her third European Championship title at the Under-23 European Boxing Championships taking place in Yerevan. Competing in the 60 kg weight category, Kocharyan defeated Russia’s Anastasia Alexeyeva with a decisive 5:0 victory, earning another gold medal for Armenia. According to the Armenian Boxing Federation, her latest win marks a new milestone in both Armenian and international boxing history. “This is an exceptiona
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Nov 10
Armenian Weightlifters Bring Home 13 Medals — 7 Gold, 3 Silver, 3 Bronze
The final group of Armenian weightlifters returned home on Thursday after completing their competitions at the European Junior and U23 Weightlifting Championships held in Durrës, Albania. The Armenian Report was at Zvartnots International Airport to welcome the athletes and speak with them about their victories and future goals. Armenia finished the championship with an impressive 13 medals in total — 7 gold, 3 silver, and 3 bronze — it’s one of the country’s strongest team p
Armenia Stands Firm: No Plans to Withdraw Legal Claims Against Azerbaijan
Armenia remains committed to defending its rights and the rights of the people of Artsakh through international law. Despite pressure and misinformation, Yerevan confirms that no legal claims against Azerbaijan will be withdrawn, and the pursuit of justice continues. Armenia’s Representative on International Legal Matters, Karen Andreasyan, reaffirmed that the government has no plans to withdraw or cancel any of its legal cases against Azerbaijan in international courts. Acco
Armenian Citizens Should Live in Armenia, Azeris in Azerbaijan: Armenian FM
Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan made a firm statement during the international Orbeli Forum in Yerevan, emphasizing that citizens of Armenia should live in Armenia, and Azerbaijani citizens should live in Azerbaijan. His words came as a clear response to recent remarks from Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, who once again attempted to distort history and stir tension by calling Armenia’s Lake Sevan “Goycha” and speaking about the “return” of Azerbaijanis to Armeni
Azerbaijani Analysts Admit “Peace Agenda” Is a Cover for Seizing Armenia’s Syunik Province
At the Orbeli Forum held in Yerevan this week, Azerbaijani analysts openly revealed what Armenia has long known — Baku’s so-called “peace agenda” is nothing but a cover for territorial ambitions and expansionist goals under the name of “unobstructed connection” to Nakhijevan. Rusif Huseynov, the Co-founder and Director of the Baku-based Topchubashov Center, admitted that Azerbaijan’s main focus over the past five years has been on creating a direct and unhindered passage betw
Leaked Files Reveal Baku’s “Western Azerbaijan” Campaign as State-Run Propaganda Plot Against Armenia
Leaked Azerbaijani government documents obtained by OC Media have exposed how Baku’s Presidential Administration is funding and coordinating a propaganda campaign called “Western Azerbaijan” — a narrative that disguises territorial ambitions against Armenia as a humanitarian initiative. What Azerbaijan claims is a cultural or refugee movement is, in reality, a state-controlled strategy aimed at justifying future claims on Armenian land. The campaign uses the term “Western Az
Armenia Wins 7 Gold Medals at the European Weightlifting Championships
The European Junior and Under-23 Weightlifting Championships held in Durrës, Albania, have come to an end with remarkable success for the Armenian team. Armenia’s athletes once again showed their strength and dedication, winning a total of seven gold medals across different categories. In the men’s over 109 kg division of the Under-23 competition, Armenia was represented by Ashot Movsisyan. He gave an outstanding performance throughout the event. In the snatch exercise, Movsi
Train Carrying Russian Grain to Armenia Passes Through Azerbaijan for the First Time
A train carrying more than a thousand tons of Russian grain passed through Azerbaijan on its way to Armenia early Tuesday, Azerbaijani APA news agency reported. The Armenian Report contacted the Prime Minister’s Office to verify the information. The Prime Minister’s Office informed us that an official response would be provided once the cargo reaches Armenia, as it must also pass through Georgian territory. According to Azerbaijani sources, the train departed Russia at 00:15
Armenian Government Officials Declare $1.5 Million Worth of Cryptocurrency
Photo Credit: Hetq.am A growing number of Armenian government officials are embracing digital assets, with official declarations showing a total of $1,456,400 worth of cryptocurrency owned by 72 officials in 2024, according to an investigation by Hetq . The officials’ favorite digital currency is Bitcoin, valued at $744,300, followed by Fasttoken with $484,000, Ethereum with $130,000, Ton with $14,000, Solana with $5,100, and several other cryptocurrencies worth $79,000 in to
Armenian Team Brings Home Medals from European Championships
A group of Armenian weightlifters returned home to a warm welcome at Zvartnots International Airport after completing their competition at the European Junior and U23 Weightlifting Championships. Family members, supporters, and sports fans gathered at the airport to greet the athletes with traditional Armenian music, applause, and celebration. Among the returning champions was Aleksandra Grigoryan, who achieved impressive results at the tournament. She expressed her satisfact
The Armenian Report Team
Oct 31
