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Armenian Teen Mher Gharibyan Wins MMA Title in Kars, Armenian Flag Raised at Ceremony
Armenian teenager Mher Gharibyan took first place at an international mixed martial arts tournament in Kars, eastern Turkey, with the Armenian flag raised during the awards ceremony. The 16-year-old fighter, who represents Armenia and trains with the MY FIGHT club, competed in the 54/55-kilogram weight division. Gharibyan defeated an opponent representing Georgia on his way to the top of the podium. His victory drew particular attention because it came in Kars, a city with de
The Armenian Report Team
4 days ago
Armenian General Imprisoned in Baku Confronts Pashinyan Through Audio Message Played in Parliament
An audio message from Gen. Davit Manukyan, who is imprisoned in Baku, was played for Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on the floor of Armenia’s parliament Monday, bringing the words of an Armenian detainee directly into a debate over the government’s 2026-2031 program. In the recording, Manukyan challenged Pashinyan to publicly address charges brought against him in Azerbaijan over the 2020 war and asked Armenia’s government to clarify its position on the status of Armenians he
The Armenian Report Team
Aug 24
Armenian Government Makes Removal of Catholicos Karekin II an Official Policy Goal
Armenia’s government has made the removal of Catholicos Karekin II an official policy goal, putting its escalating confrontation with the Armenian Apostolic Church into the government’s five-year program. The 2026-2031 program, approved by the Cabinet on Thursday and set to go before parliament, outlines a process that would begin with Karekin II leaving office and ultimately lead to the election of a new Catholicos of All Armenians. The government says the measures are neede
The Armenian Report Team
Aug 20
Armenian Churches Celebrate the Assumption of the Virgin Mary With Grape Blessing
Worshippers gathered at the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin on Sunday as the Armenian Apostolic Church celebrated the Feast of the Assumption of the Holy Mother of God, culminating in the traditional Blessing of the Grapes. The Armenian Report was at the Mother See on Aug. 16, documenting the liturgy, procession and grape-blessing ceremony at the spiritual center of the Armenian Apostolic Church. Divine Liturgy (Badarak) was celebrated at the Mother Cathedral by Archbishop Hay
The Armenian Report Team
Aug 15
Armenian Lacrosse Coach Delivers Bible Reading at Tsitsernakaberd on Day 3 of Tour
Armenian Lacrosse co-founder and coach Johnny Mouradian continued his 12-day Bible reading tour across Armenia on Thursday, delivering his third reading at the Tsitsernakaberd Armenian Genocide Memorial Complex in Yerevan. Mouradian again read from the third chapter of the Gospel of Mark, focusing on Jesus’ warning about blasphemy against the Holy Spirit. “Truly I say to you, all sins will be forgiven the sons of men, and whatever blasphemies they utter,” Mouradian read. “But
The Armenian Report Team
Aug 14
Armenian Lacrosse Coach Reads From Gospel of Mark at Mesrop Mashtots Statue
Armenian Lacrosse co-founder and coach Johnny Mouradian continued his 12-day Bible reading tour across Armenia on Wednesday, delivering the second reading of his journey from the Mesrop Mashtots statue outside the Matenadaran in Yerevan. Mouradian read from the third chapter of the Gospel of Mark, recounting the moment Jesus healed a man’s hand on the Sabbath despite opposition from the Pharisees. “Stretch forth your hand,” Mouradian read. “And he stretched it out, and his ha
The Armenian Report Team
Aug 13
Armenian Parliament Erupts After Opposition Lawmaker Blames Pashinyan Government for War and Thousands of Deaths
A heated confrontation broke out in Armenia’s parliament Thursday after an opposition lawmaker blamed Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s government for the war over Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh), thousands of Armenian deaths and the displacement of the region’s indigenous Armenian population. The dispute began during remarks by Edgar Ghazaryan, a lawmaker from the opposition Strong Armenia faction, who delivered a sharp attack on Pashinyan and the ruling Civil Contract party. Ghaz
The Armenian Report Team
Aug 13
Turkey Begins Restoration of 1876 Armenian Church Damaged in 2023 Earthquakes
A nearly 150-year-old Armenian church in southern Turkey is being restored after suffering extensive damage in the powerful earthquakes that devastated the region in 2023. The Karasun Manuk Armenian Church in İskenderun, a coastal city in Hatay province, was heavily damaged in the Feb. 6, 2023, earthquakes. Part of the altar was destroyed, and other sections of the building were left in need of major repairs. Built in 1876, the church has long served the local Armenian commun
The Armenian Report Team
Aug 12
64-Year-Old Armenian Man Stabbed to Death After Rent Dispute in Istanbul; Suspect Confesses
A 64-year-old man identified by Turkish media as an Armenian citizen was found stabbed to death in a residential building in Istanbul, and a suspect has been jailed after confessing to the killing, according to reports cited by Ermenihaber. The victim, Agop (Hakob) Degirmencioglu, was found in a building in Beyoglu, a central Istanbul district. Police opened a murder investigation after discovering stab wounds on the back and side of his neck. The case came to light when Mehm
The Armenian Report Team
Aug 11
Armenian Students Take Two Bronze Medals at International AI Olympiad in Kazakhstan
Armenian high school students returned from the International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence with two bronze medals and a top-five finish in a robotics competition, the country’s strongest performance since joining the contest last year. Aram Amirkhanyan and Razmik Yepremyan won bronze medals in the individual competition at the Olympiad, held Aug. 2-8 in Astana, Kazakhstan. The event brought together students from 131 countries. Armenia also made gains in the team compe
The Armenian Report Team
Aug 10
Armenian Lacrosse Coach Launches 12-Day Bible Reading Tour Across Armenia
Armenian Lacrosse co-founder and coach Johnny Mouradian has launched a 12-day road trip across Armenia, sharing daily Bible readings from historic churches, monasteries and cultural sites. The tour begins Aug. 11 at the History Museum of Armenia in Yerevan and will conclude Aug. 22 at the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin in Vagharshapat. Mouradian plans to visit a different location each day and record a Bible reading video lasting less than one minute. The videos are intended
The Armenian Report Team
Aug 10
Turkey’s Armenian Patriarchate Backs Catholicos Karekin II, Warns Criminal Case Harms Church
The Armenian Patriarchate of Turkey has joined growing criticism of criminal proceedings against Catholicos Karekin II and senior Armenian clergy, warning that bringing Church leaders before the courts threatens the dignity and independence of the Armenian Apostolic Church. In a statement, the Istanbul-based Patriarchate said the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin remains central to the spiritual unity of Armenians worldwide and argued that disputes involving Church governance sh
The Armenian Report Team
Aug 10
Sold-Out Armenian Spectacle Returns: ‘Echoes of Our Ancestors 2’ Brings Armenia’s Heroes and Saints to the Greek Theatre Sept. 3
Following the overwhelming success of its sold-out world premiere at the Greek Theatre, People of AR Cultural Foundation proudly presents Echoes of Our Ancestors 2: Heroes & Saints, an epic new musical and visual experience celebrating the enduring spirit, faith, courage, and cultural legacy of the Armenian people. Taking place on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at the historic Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, Echoes of Our Ancestors 2: Heroes & Saints is an epic musical and visual
The Armenian Report Team
Aug 10
Henrikh Mkhitaryan Begins 20th Professional Season at 37, Says Discipline Has Fueled His Longevity
Henrikh Mkhitaryan is preparing for his 20th season as a professional footballer, a milestone the Armenian midfielder says reflects the discipline and consistency that have kept him at the top of the game for two decades. The 37-year-old spoke during Inter Milan’s preseason tour in Perth, Australia, where the Italian champions are preparing for the new campaign. “This is my 20th season as a professional, and I’m obviously very happy,” Mkhitaryan said. “It means a lot to me. I
Six Israelis Detained After Being Caught on Video Spitting on Armenian Monastery, Throwing Stones at Armenian Woman
Six Jewish Israeli men were detained early Sunday after allegedly targeting the entrance of the Armenian Patriarchate's Saint James Monastery in Jerusalem's Armenian Quarter, in the latest reported attack against the city's historic Armenian community. The incident occurred at about 1 a.m., according to Jerusalem-based Armenian reporter Kegham Balian, who said the group gathered outside the monastery and repeatedly spat at its entrance. The confrontation escalated when the me
Armenian Judoka Vahagn Ghazaryan Wins Silver at 2026 U.S. Open Championships
Armenian judoka Vahagn Ghazaryan captured the silver medal in the junior men's 73-kilogram division at the 2026 U.S. Open Judo Championships in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Armenian Sports News reported. The 20-year-old competed for Hayastan MMA Academy, continuing a series of strong performances that have established him as one of the most promising young Armenian athletes training and competing in the United States. According to Hayastan MMA Academy, Ghazaryan is ranked among
The World’s Tallest Jesus Statue Is Rising in Armenia, but Its Future Is Uncertain After the Armenian Government Jailed the Project’s Founder
The world’s tallest planned statue of Jesus Christ is almost coming alive in Yerevan, though questions remain over whether it will ever reach its intended home on Mount Hatis. A massive statue of Jesus Christ is taking shape in Yerevan, the monument designed to become the tallest depiction of Christ in the world. The Armenian Report visited the site, where the upper half of the sculpture now towers above the sculptor’s backyard. The statue is being built in sections before it
The Armenian Report Team
Jul 20
EU Commissioner Makes Jam From Armenian Apricots, Calls on Europeans to Support Armenian Farmers
EU Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos has turned Armenian apricots into homemade jam after bringing a basket of the fruit back to Brussels following her visit to Armenia last week, using the finished jars to spotlight Armenia’s growing ties with the European Union and encourage Europeans to support Armenian farmers. In an Instagram post, Kos said she returned from Armenia with a large basket of apricots. Some were given to friends, while the rest were made into jam. “This
Armenian National Team Player Yura Melikyan Selected in NBA G League International Draft
Armenian national team player Yura Melikyan has been selected in the 2026 NBA G League International Draft, giving him a new opening in the American basketball system. Melikyan, who plays for Starwings Basket Basel in Switzerland, was taken with the 16th pick by the Rio Grande Valley Vipers, the NBA G League affiliate of the Houston Rockets. The NBA G League is the NBA’s official minor league and serves as a development platform for players, coaches, officials and front-offic
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
The Armenian Report Team
Jun 30
