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Armenia Opens Embassy in Paris; Prominent Diaspora Leaders Excluded
Armenia officially opened its new embassy building in Paris on April 28, in a ceremony that showed off the growing ties with France but also raised questions about relations with the Armenian diaspora. The event brought together senior officials from both countries, including Armenia’s Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and France’s Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot. During the ceremony, Mirzoyan raised the Armenian flag in front of the building, while th
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Apr 29
Armenia Named Top-2 Global Finalist for AI Education Program at ASU+GSV Summit
As countries worldwide grapple with how to integrate artificial intelligence into classrooms, Armenia is emerging as an early mover. In a major reflection of the progress, the country’s “Generation AI” school network was named a Top-2 finalist in the Impact category at the ASU+GSV Education Innovation Showcase in San Diego on April 14, a leading global forum for education technology and innovation. Implemented by the Foundation for Armenian Science and Technology (FAST) in pa
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Apr 29
Families of Armenian Prisoners Take Case to UN, Demand Immediate Release
International lawyers representing the families of seven Armenian hostages imprisoned in Azerbaijan have submitted an official petition to the United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention, demanding their immediate and unconditional release. This was reported by the Artsakh Union and comes as part of ongoing international efforts to address the situation of Armenian detainees following recent conflicts in the region. The petition was submitted on April 24, 2026, the da
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Apr 29
“Genocide – No More”: Video Message Urges Armenians to Act Beyond Remembrance
Following the 111th commemoration of the Armenian Genocide, a newly released video message is calling on Armenians worldwide to move from remembrance to action. Powered by Khachkar Studios, the message centers on a simple but urgent call: “Genocide – No More.” It urges Armenians to strengthen their identity through renewed commitment to faith and community, emphasizing the role of Christianity and connection to Jesus Christ. The video also raises concerns about declining chur
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Apr 25
Diaspora in Marseille Leads Torchlight March and Ceremonies for 111th Genocide Anniversary
A commemorative event marking the 111th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide was held in Marseille, where diaspora members played a central role in honoring the memory of the victims and survivors. The remembrance began on April 23, when youth from the Armenian diaspora organized a symbolic event using flames. This act reflected the commitment of younger generations to preserve memory and continue the call for recognition. The official ceremony took place the following mornin
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Apr 24
Jerusalem’s Old City Becomes Center of Armenian Genocide Remembrance at 111th Anniversary March
Jerusalem’s Old City became the center of remembrance as Armenian residents marked the 111th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide with a march through its historic streets. Carrying Armenian flags and moving in unity, members of the local Armenian community gathered to honor the memory of the 1.5 million Armenians who were killed during the Armenian Genocide. The event reflected a long-standing tradition in Jerusalem, where one of the oldest Armenian communities in the world
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Apr 24
Countries Still Denying or Avoiding Recognition of the Armenian Genocide as the World Marks 111th Anniversary
As Armenians around the world prepare to mark the 111th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide on April 24, renewed attention is being placed not only on remembrance, but also on the countries that continue to deny or avoid formally recognizing one of the most documented atrocities of the 20th century. More than a century after the mass killings and deportations of Armenians in the Ottoman Empire in 1915, only 34 countries have officially recognized the events as genocide as of
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Apr 24
Armenia’s State TV Cuts Genocide Coverage, Replaces It With Sports—National Day of Grief Reduced, Outrage Grows
Armenia’s Public Television has reduced the length of its live broadcast from the Tsitsernakaberd Memorial on April 24, according to its published program schedule. The change means that this year’s coverage of the Armenian Genocide remembrance ceremony will last only four hours, from 9am-1pm Yerevan time. In previous years, the live broadcast from the memorial continued until late in the evening. This longer coverage allowed viewers to follow the flow of people visiting the
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Apr 22
Istanbul Authorities Ban Armenian Genocide Commemoration Event Planned for April 24
Authorities in Istanbul have once again banned a planned Armenian Genocide commemoration event scheduled for April 24, the annual day of remembrance observed by Armenians around the world. The decision affects an initiative by members of the local Armenian community who had sought to organize a public gathering to mark the occasion. According to the Istanbul-based Armenian newspaper Agos, the organizers, known as the April 24 Remembrance Platform, had submitted a formal reque
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Apr 22
Diaspora Armenian Gevorg Serobyan Becomes European Champion, Sets Record in Snatch at Weightlifting Championships
At the European Weightlifting Championships held in Batumi, Georgia, Russian-Armenian Gevorg Serobyan delivered one of the strongest performances of the competition, setting a new European record in the snatch event while competing under a neutral flag (for Russia). In the 79 kg weight category, Serobyan lifted 161 kg in the snatch, securing first place in the discipline. His result not only placed him ahead of the competition but also established a new European record. He o
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Apr 22
Armenia Wins Third Medal at European Championships as Suren Aghajanyan Takes Silver
The Greco-Roman wrestling competitions at the European Championship in Tirana are coming to an end today, with Armenia continuing to add to its medal count. Armenia secured its third medal of the tournament just moments ago. Suren Aghajanyan, the Under-23 European champion, competed in the final in the 60 kg weight category against Georgi Tibilov, who is the 2023 World bronze medalist and the current European vice-champion. In the first period, Aghajanyan managed to take the
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Apr 22
Armenian Actor Jack Topalian Lands Major Role in HBO’s “Euphoria,” Calls It a Career Milestone
INTERVIEW: Armenian American actor Jack Topalian is stepping into the global spotlight this year with major role in the hit HBO drama Euphoria – a significant moment in his career and expanding representation of Armenian talent in mainstream Hollywood productions. Topalian, who has built a steady career across television and film, will appear as a recurring character in the upcoming third season of “Euphoria,” one of the most-watched series in the world. The season premiered
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Apr 21
Ruben Vardanyan Urges Armenian Authorities to Secure Family Visits for POWs in Azerbaijan
From a prison cell in Baku, Ruben Vardanyan has called on Armenian authorities to take steps to secure family visits for Armenian detainees held in Azerbaijan. His message was shared through relatives following a phone call and made public on Tuesday. In his appeal, Vardanyan addressed Armenia’s Human Rights Defender Anahit Manasyan. He said that Azerbaijan’s ombudsperson Sabina Aliyeva had told him that a possible meeting between the two officials could take place in Baku in
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Apr 21
Aram I Warns of “Deep Crisis” in Armenia–Diaspora Relations, Says Diaspora Must Reinvent Itself in Stark Warning
Catholicos Aram I has issued a strong warning about what he described as a deep and systemic crisis in relations between Armenia and its global Diaspora, calling for urgent changes in how Armenian communities abroad organize and define their role in national life. In a message addressed to participants of a pan-Armenian conference, Aram I said that both the connection between Armenia and the Diaspora and the broader national value system are facing serious challenges. He stre
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Apr 20
Armenian Weightlifter Alexandra Grigoryan Wins Silver at European Championships
Alexandra Grigoryan, a member of the Armenian women’s weightlifting team, has achieved great success at the European Championships. The event took place in Batumi, Georgia, where Grigoryan competed in the women’s 58 kg weight category. In the snatch event, Grigoryan successfully lifted 88 kg and then 91 kg in two attempts. Despite her strong performance, she finished in fourth place in this event. However, she did not give up and continued to compete in the clean and jerk eve
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Apr 20
Garnik Cholakyan Takes Silver for Armenia After One-Kilogram Battle for Gold
Armenian weightlifter Garnik Cholakyan won a silver medal at the European Weightlifting Championships held in Batumi. Competing in the 60 kilogram weight category, Cholakyan recorded a total of 274 kilograms in the combined event. He lifted 124 kilograms in the snatch and followed with 150 kilograms in the clean and jerk. His result placed him in second position, just one kilogram behind Bulgaria’s Angel Rusev, who secured the gold medal with a total of 275 kilograms, includi
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Apr 20
24 Armenians Who Saved Jews During the Holocaust Honored in Jerusalem
Twenty-four Armenians who saved Jewish lives during the Holocaust were honored this week in Jerusalem, as Israel marked Yom HaShoah. Their stories were brought to life through a special exhibition recognizing them as Yad Vashem’s “Righteous Among the Nations”—a title given to non-Jews who risked their lives to rescue Jews during the Holocaust. The exhibition opened in the Armenian Quarter of Jerusalem’s Old City, at the Clergy Seminary Hall, drawing hundreds of visitors from
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Apr 17
Armenian Diaspora Conference in Paris Urges Global Mobilization on National Priorities
The Diaspora National Mobilization Conference took place from April 11 to 12, in Paris, bringing together more than 150 distinguished intellectuals, political leaders, and public and community figures from Armenia, Artsakh, and 26 countries across the Diaspora. The conference provided a comprehensive assessment of Armenia–Diaspora relations amid ongoing national challenges and evolving geopolitical realities, highlighting the urgent need for coordinated mobilization around a
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Apr 13
Armenian Court Lifts Travel Ban on Catholicos Karekin II as Government-Church Clash Continues
An Armenian court has lifted a travel ban that had been placed on Karekin II earlier this year, in a case that shows the deepening tensions between the Armenian Apostolic Church and the government of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. The restrictions were introduced about two months ago by law-enforcement authorities and applied not only to the Catholicos but also to six bishops. The move came after charges were filed in connection with Karekin II’s decision in January to defro
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Apr 13
Holy Fire Descends in Jerusalem as Armenians Play Key Role in Sacred Easter Tradition
The Holy Fire descended at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem on Holy Saturday, April 11, during one of Christianity’s most sacred Easter traditions, an event of deep spiritual importance for the Armenian community and millions of believers worldwide. Held annually on the day before Orthodox Easter, the ceremony took place at the site traditionally believed to contain the tomb of Jesus Christ. The Holy Fire ceremony is jointly conducted by the Greek Orthodox Patria
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Apr 11
