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Portrait of Fallen Armenian War Hero Removed in Yerevan, Raising Questions About Preserving the Memory of the 44-Day War
The reported removal of several murals depicting Armenian soldiers killed during the 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh war has sparked public debate in Armenia, with family members of fallen servicemen raising concerns over the disappearance of memorial artwork dedicated to those who lost their lives in the conflict. The latest controversy emerged after Arevik Mkrtchyan, the sister of Haykaz Mkrtchyan, who was killed during the 44-day war, said a portrait of her brother had been removed
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Jun 24
Russian Soldier Convicted in Gyumri Woman’s Death Released From Armenian Prison, Family Turns to European Court
Photo Credit: Azatutyun.am A Russian serviceman convicted in the fatal beating of a woman in Armenia’s second-largest city of Gyumri has been released from prison after serving a seven-and-a-half-year sentence, bringing renewed attention to a case that has long raised concerns about accountability involving personnel stationed at Russia’s military base in Armenia. According to his attorney, Andrey Razgildeyev, a serviceman of Russia’s 102nd Military Base in Gyumri, was releas
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Jun 24
Azerbaijani Lawmaker Wants ‘Western Azerbaijan’ Claims Included in Armenia Peace Talks
A senior Azerbaijani lawmaker has called for the issue of the return of Azerbaijanis who once lived in Armenia to become part of ongoing peace discussions between Armenia and Azerbaijan, arguing that lasting regional stability cannot be achieved without addressing their claims. Speaking at an event in Baku titled “Return to Western Azerbaijan: Restoration of Historical Justice and Human Rights,” the head of the so-called “Western Azerbaijan Community,” Aziz Alekberli, said th
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Jun 24
Adam Schiff Marks 1,000 Days of Armenian Captivity, Urges U.S. to Expose Azerbaijan’s Human Rights Abuses
U.S. Senator Adam Schiff has called on the State Department to prominently document Azerbaijan’s human rights record in its upcoming 2025 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices, arguing that continued international scrutiny is necessary to address what he described as a worsening pattern of abuses. In a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Schiff urged the department to prioritize efforts to identify, publicly condemn, and press Azerbaijan to end alleged violations of
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Jun 24
Historic First: Iraq Nominates Armenian Christian Krikor Der-Hagopian as Ambassador to Washington
Iraq has nominated Krikor Der-Hagopian, a veteran Armenian Christian diplomat and senior adviser to Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi, as the country’s next ambassador to the United States — a potentially historic shift in Baghdad’s diplomatic outreach and engagement with Washington. Regional diplomats confirmed the nomination, describing it as part of Iraq’s broader effort to strengthen relations with the United States and expand cooperation beyond traditional security concerns. I
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Jun 24
Armenia’s First Symbolic Shipment of Apricots Arrives in EU as Yerevan Pushes to Diversify Exports Beyond Russia
The first symbolic shipment of Armenian apricots has arrived in the European Union — a major milestone in Armenia’s efforts to diversify its exports and strengthen economic ties with Europe. The announcement was made by EU Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos, who shared a photo on X alongside Armenian Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure Davit Khudatyan holding Armenian apricots. “Thank you to Armenia’s Minister of Territorial Administration and Infras
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Jun 23
New Report Alleges Anti-Artsakh Armenian Hate Speech Reached Unprecedented Levels During Armenia’s 2026 Election Campaign
A new report by the Regional Center for Democracy and Security (RCDS) alleges that hate speech targeting Armenians forcibly displaced from Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) reached unprecedented levels during Armenia’s 2026 parliamentary election campaign, raising concerns about political polarization, social cohesion, and the treatment of vulnerable communities. The report, which monitored public discourse throughout May, differs from the organization's previous assessments by focu
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Jun 22
Made in Armenia: Homegrown Atlant Rocket System Successfully Tested in Live-Fire Military Exercise
Armenian military personnel conducted a live-fire exercise featuring the domestically produced Atlant multiple-launch rocket system, testing the country's growing defense manufacturing capabilities and ongoing efforts to strengthen military readiness. According to Armenia’s Ministry of Defense, soldiers from a rocket artillery unit carried out a series of training missions as part of a planned combat preparedness exercise. The drills included the engagement of simulated targe
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Jun 22
Armenia’s Yervand Mkrtchyan Wins Gold, Sets National Record at Balkan Track and Field Championships
Armenia delivered an impressive performance at the Balkan Athletics Championships held in Volos, Greece, on June 20–21, with distance runner Yervand Mkrtchyan capturing gold and setting a new national record. Mkrtchyan won the men's 3,000-meter race in a time of 7:52.75, securing the championship title while also establishing a new Armenian record in the event. The achievement adds to a remarkable season for the Armenian athlete, who recently claimed victory in the 1,500-mete
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Jun 22
Azerbaijan’s “Western Azerbaijan” Festival Raises Concerns Over Territorial Claims Against Armenia
A festival in Baku titled “The Heritage of Western Azerbaijan: Return to Historical Roots” has drawn renewed attention to Azerbaijan’s promotion of the controversial concept of “Western Azerbaijan,” a term used by Azerbaijani officials to refer to the territory of present-day sovereign Armenia. According to Azerbaijani affairs expert Tatevik Hayrapetyan, the event shows what she describes as a growing state-backed campaign that goes beyond historical narratives and increasing
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Jun 22
Armenia and Azerbaijan Agree to Exchange Internet Traffic, Signing Landmark Deal to Route Data Through Each Other’s Territories
AI-generated illustrative image Armenian telecommunications provider Telecom Armenia and Azerbaijani backbone operator AzerTelecom have signed a commercial agreement to exchange and transit internet traffic through each other’s territories. The deal creates a new digital link between Armenia and Azerbaijan, two neighboring countries that have remained politically divided for decades, while opening additional telecommunications routes across the South Caucasus. According to Te
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Jun 22
Armenia’s Ancient Manuscripts Go Global: Diaspora Armenians to Gain Free Access to Matenadaran’s Educational Content
The Mesrop Mashtots Matenadaran, one of the world's most significant repositories of ancient manuscripts, has signed a cooperation memorandum with the educational and cultural platform Mtqaran Academy in order to make Armenia’s scholarly and cultural heritage more accessible to modern audiences. The Armenian Report was invited to attend the signing ceremony, which brought together representatives of both institutions to outline plans for a wide-ranging collaboration focused o
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Jun 18
European Court of Human Rights Rules Azerbaijan Tortured, Mutilated and Killed Armenian Officer Hayk Toroyan During 2016 Four-Day War, Returning His Body Without a Head and Hands
The European Court of Human Rights has delivered its first judgment related to the April 2016 Four-Day War between Armenia and Azerbaijan, ruling that Azerbaijan violated the fundamental rights of Armenian Major Hayk Toroyan, who was tortured and killed during the war. In a landmark decision, the Strasbourg-based court found that Azerbaijani forces were responsible for the unlawful killing and torture of Toroyan after he had become defenseless during military clashes near the
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Jun 18
Azerbaijani Officials Renew Calls for Return of ‘Western Azerbaijanis’ to Armenia Despite Pashinyan’s Firm Rejection
Senior Azerbaijani officials have renewed calls for the return of so-called “Western Azerbaijanis” to present-day Armenia, describing it as a matter of historical justice and human rights, while Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has firmly rejected suggestions that hundreds of thousands of Azerbaijanis could be settled in the country. Speaking at the third “Return to Western Azerbaijan” Congress-Festival in Ordubad, Azerbaijan’s parliamentary deputy speaker Ziyafat Asga
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Jun 18
Armenian Grandmaster Shant Sargsyan Defeats World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen at World Rapid Team Championship
Armenian Grandmaster Shant Sargsyan scored a major upset at the 2026 World Rapid Team Chess Championship, defeating world No. 1 Magnus Carlsen in Hong Kong, according to the Armenian Chess Federation. The victory came during the seventh round of the prestigious tournament, where Sargsyan overcame the Norwegian grandmaster, widely regarded as one of the greatest players in chess history and the highest-rated player in the world. Sargsyan’s win is a significant achievement for
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Jun 18
U.S. Paralympic Champions Bring Wheelchair Basketball Initiative to Armenia
Paralympic athletes from the United States joined young people in Armenia for a wheelchair basketball masterclass to help promote inclusion, accessibility, and the power of sport. Paralympic medalist Rose Hollermann and three-time Paralympic gold medalist Steve Serio visited Armenia through the U.S. State Department’s Sports Envoy Program, organized with the support of the U.S. Embassy in Armenia. The initiative was implemented in partnership with the Armenian Wheelchair Bas
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Jun 17
Armenia Named Most Peaceful Country in the South Caucasus, Ranking Ahead of Georgia and Azerbaijan in Global Peace Index
Armenia has emerged as the most peaceful country in the South Caucasus, climbing seven places to rank 51st out of 163 nations in the 2026 Global Peace Index published by the Institute for Economics and Peace. With a score of 1.825, Armenia was classified among countries with a “high” level of peace, a designation it has maintained since 2025. In the regional rankings, Armenia outperformed its neighbors, with Azerbaijan placing 110th and Georgia 94th. Iceland retained its posi
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Jun 17
EU Preparing Emergency Trade Measures to Help Armenia Weather Russian Import Restrictions
The European Union is preparing emergency trade measures to support Armenia as the country faces growing economic pressure from Russian import restrictions, according to a report by the Financial Times. The proposed package, currently being developed by the European Commission, would lower tariffs on Armenian food and agricultural exports entering EU markets, helping Armenian producers diversify their trade opportunities and reduce dependence on Russia. According to the Finan
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Jun 17
Pashinyan: Return of 300,000 Azerbaijanis to Armenia ‘Will Not Happen’
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has firmly dismissed opposition claims regarding the potential return of 300,000 Azerbaijanis to Armenia, describing the issue as a fabricated narrative that has no basis in reality. Speaking during a question-and-answer session in parliament, Pashinyan said the topic was being promoted by political forces seeking to undermine Armenia's peace agenda. “The issue of the return of 300,000 Azerbaijanis is an invented and fabricated topic. I
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Jun 17
Armenia Sweeps Azerbaijan 3-0 to Open Billie Jean King Cup Campaign
Armenia opened its Billie Jean King Cup campaign with a commanding 3–0 victory over Azerbaijan in the first round of Group III competition in San Marino. The Armenian team secured the tie through dominant performances in both singles and doubles matches. Ani Amiraghyan delivered a flawless 6–0, 6–0 win, while Elina Avanesyan followed with a 6–3, 6–2 victory to give Armenia an unassailable lead. In the doubles match, Maria Azizyan and Alina Soghomonyan completed the clean swee
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Jun 17
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