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International Olympic Committee Monitoring Armenia's Olympic Committee After Authorities Shut Down Headquarters in Tsarukyan Criminal Case
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is monitoring developments in Armenia after authorities shut down the National Olympic Committee of Armenia’s headquarters during the criminal investigation involving its president, businessman Gagik Tsarukyan, raising fresh questions about the country’s compliance with Olympic rules on institutional independence. In a statement to Hetq, the IOC confirmed it is in contact with Armenian Olympic officials and is assessing the situation.
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Argentina Kept Malvinas in Its Constitution. Why Must Armenia Remove Karabakh?
Former Armenian Foreign Minister Vardan Oskanian has drawn a comparison between Argentina’s constitutional claim to the Falkland Islands, known there as the Malvinas, and growing demands that Armenia remove references to Nagorno-Karabakh from its Constitution as part of a peace agreement with Azerbaijan. In a statement published on Facebook, Oskanian argued that Argentina’s position demonstrates that a country can maintain a constitutional territorial claim while remaining co
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Grammy-Nominated Jazz Star Ibrahim Maalouf Makes Armenia Debut at Golden Apricot Festival
Grammy-nominated trumpeter, composer and pianist Ibrahim Maalouf gave his first-ever performance in Armenia on Wednesday night, taking the stage in Yerevan during the 23rd Golden Apricot International Film Festival. The concert, held at the Karen Demirchyan Sports and Concert Complex, was one of the festival’s headline cultural events. Organized by the Armenian Jazz Association in partnership with Golden Apricot, the evening introduced Armenian audiences to one of the world’s
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Armenian Government Takes Control of Gagik Tsarukyan's Ararat Cement
The Armenian government has taken control of Ararat Cement, the country's largest privately owned cement producer, after the Anti-Corruption Court ordered the company owned by billionaire businessman and opposition leader Gagik Tsarukyan to be placed under state management while prosecutors pursue its permanent confiscation. The ruling transfers the management and safekeeping of the company's shares to the Armenian government while prosecutors pursue a civil forfeiture case s
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Armenia's Four Clubs Set for UEFA Second Qualifying Round After Perfect European Start
Armenia will have four of its Football clubs competing in the second round of UEFA qualifying after a flawless opening week in European competition, with three teams advancing from the first round and FC Noah entering at this stage after receiving a direct place in the second qualifying round as the country’s league champion. FC Pyunik delivered the most convincing performance of the opening round, comfortably eliminating Malta’s Marsaxlokk with a 4-0 aggregate victory to ear
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Armenian Political Prisoner's Son Urges EU to Make Prisoners' Release a Condition for Ties With Azerbaijan
The son of an Armenian political prisoner held in Azerbaijan urged the European Union to turn its repeated expressions of support into concrete action, saying European institutions have failed to exert enough pressure on Baku to secure the release of Armenian detainees. Speaking before lawmakers and human rights advocates at the European Parliament, Armen Ishkhanyan, whose father, former Artsakh National Assembly Speaker David Ishkhanyan, has been imprisoned in Azerbaijan sin
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New Study Finds Ancient Armenians Built Sophisticated Society Nearly 6,000 Years Ago
A new international study is shedding light on one of the Armenian Highlands' oldest archaeological mysteries, concluding that the people who carved the region's prehistoric Vishap, or Dragon, stelae belonged to a sophisticated society capable of organizing major engineering and religious projects nearly 6,000 years ago. The findings, published in Nature Partner Journals – Heritage Science, suggest communities living in the Armenian Highlands around 4000 BC had the social str
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Trump Appoints Konstantin Sokolov to Oversee $201 Million TRIPP+ Initiative for Armenia and the Region
A prominent Republican donor with major business interests in Armenia has been appointed to lead a new U.S. State Department-backed investment fund that will direct more than $201 million toward infrastructure, energy and private-sector projects across the South Caucasus and Central Asia. The appointment of Konstantin Sokolov, a Chicago-based private equity investor, was confirmed Friday by the U.S. State Department, according to The Guardian. Sokolov will serve as chairman o
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Armenian Perfumer Francis Kurkdjian Receives France's Highest Civilian Honor
Armenian master perfumer Francis Kurkdjian has been awarded the Legion of Honor, France's highest civilian distinction, joining hundreds of people recognized this year for their contributions to public life, culture, science and business. Kurkdjian was appointed a Knight of the Legion of Honor as part of France's 2026 civilian honors list, approved by President Emmanuel Macron. The annual awards recognize individuals whose work has made a lasting impact across a wide range of
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Elon Musk’s Starlink Donates 56 Satellite Internet Terminals to Strengthen Armenia’s Emergency Response
Armenia has expanded its emergency communications network after Starlink donated 56 satellite internet terminals to support disaster response and rescue operations across the country. The donation was announced by High-Tech Industry Minister Mkhitar Hayrapetyan, who said the equipment was provided following discussions between the Armenian government and the U.S.-based satellite internet company. The new terminals have already arrived in Armenia and will be transferred to the
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Aliyev Defends Ethnic Cleansing of Nagorno-Karabakh, Renews Demands on Armenia
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev used an international media forum in Shushi to defend his government's ethnic cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh, criticize Western institutions and repeat long-standing demands on Armenia, the United States and Europe, while ironically insisting that peace in the South Caucasus must be built on international law. The appearance came one day after Aliyev delivered a more confrontational message during a meeting with settlers of villages in the oc
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Armenia Is Europe’s Fastest-Growing User of Probation Instead of Prison
Armenia has become Europe's fastest-growing user of probation as an alternative to prison, according to a new Council of Europe report — a major shift in how the country handles criminal sentencing. The report found that the number of people placed under probation in Armenia increased by 65% in 2025, the largest rise among Council of Europe member states with populations above 500,000. Probation allows convicted offenders to serve their sentences under supervision rather than
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Israel Delays Final Vote on Recognizing Armenian Genocide Until After Elections
A planned vote in Israel’s parliament on officially recognizing the Armenian Genocide has been postponed, delaying a decision that many expected would cement the Israeli government’s historic policy shift. The delay comes just weeks after Israel’s Cabinet unanimously approved the recognition proposal and sent it to the Knesset for final approval. That government decision is the first time Israel formally backed recognition of the Armenian Genocide. JNS, citing an Israeli offi
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Armenia’s Diaspora Commissioner in Brazil Wins Gold in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Armenia’s Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs in Brazil, Abraham Kulajian, won a gold medal in Brazilian jiu-jitsu at the Rio International Championship, adding an international sports title to his work representing Armenia and its diaspora. After the victory, Kulajian said he hopes his participation in international competitions will encourage young Armenians across the diaspora to take up sports while staying connected to their heritage. “I hope our participation in internati
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Armenian-Italian Archaeologists Uncover Ancient Tombs, Fortress Remains at Historic Shamiram Site
A joint Armenian-Italian archaeological team has uncovered major new discoveries at the ancient settlement of Shamiram in western Armenia, revealing fresh evidence of how the site evolved over thousands of years and offering new clues about the people who lived, ruled and were buried there. The monthlong excavation, carried out from May 26 to June 25 in Aragatsotn Province, adds to growing evidence that Shamiram was continuously occupied from the Late Bronze Age through the m
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Armenia Performs First Remote Robotic Surgery With Surgeon Operating From Belgium
Armenia has performed its first remote robot-assisted surgery, allowing a surgeon in Belgium to operate on a patient in Yerevan from more than 2,000 miles away. The procedure took place at Slavmed Medical Center, where a patient diagnosed with early-stage prostate cancer underwent surgery to remove the prostate. Professor Alexandre Mottrie, one of Europe’s leading urologists, performed the operation remotely from OLV Hospital in Aalst, Belgium, more than 3,300 kilometers, or
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Armenia Gives Working Parents Paid Time Off During the Workday to Care for Their Children
Photo illustration generated using artificial intelligence (AI) Working parents in Armenia can now take paid time away from their jobs each day to care for their children under a new labor policy that took effect on July 10. The measure introduces a daily "parental hour," allowing employees to temporarily leave work to attend to childcare, participate in their children's education, or handle other responsibilities related to their children's well-being, according to Armenia's
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POW David Ishkhanyan Says Azerbaijani Officials Claim Armenia Is Not Seeking Prisoners’ Return
Former Artsakh National Assembly Speaker David Ishkhanyan, who is serving a 15-year prison sentence handed down by a military court in Azerbaijan, says his appeal has little chance of changing the outcome but remains necessary to eventually bring his case before international courts. In a statement from Baku prison, Ishkhanyan said the appellate proceedings are largely procedural and that he does not expect the original verdict to be overturned. He said he and his legal team
Armenian Cemetery in Istanbul Vandalized, Six Graves Damaged
An Armenian cemetery in Istanbul was vandalized overnight after an intruder climbed over its perimeter wall, damaging six graves and a memorial fountain, the Armenian Patriarchate of Constantinople said. The attack, which occurred during the night of July 7-8, has left members of the city’s Armenian community deeply distressed, especially families whose relatives are buried at the cemetery. Community representatives immediately notified Turkish law enforcement authorities. An
10-Year-Old Armenian Chess Star Sofia Baghramyan Wins European Silver
Armenia’s Sofia Baghramyan captured the silver medal in the girls under-10 rapid competition at the European Youth Rapid and Blitz Chess Championship. The championship was held in Rzeszów, Poland, where Baghramyan finished with 7.5 points from nine rounds. Her performance also earned her a 189-point increase in her rapid chess rating. The result came after Baghramyan had already claimed a bronze medal earlier in the tournament, giving the young Armenian two podium finishes at
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