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Armenian Defense Attorney Brutally Detained for Criticizing Authorities Online
Armenia’s democratic system is facing another serious test after the detention of defense lawyer Aleksandr Kochubayev — one of the attorneys representing defendants in the high-profile case involving Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan and several others accused of terrorism and attempting to seize power. The incident occurred immediately after Thursday’s closed-door court session. Witnesses said masked law enforcement agents detained Kochubayev in a violent and secretive manner. Hi
The Armenian Report Team
Oct 16
Armenian Genocide Martyr Ignatius Maloyan to Be Canonized at the Vatican
On October 19, the Vatican will host a historic event as Pope Leo XIV leads the canonization ceremony of Blessed Archbishop Ignatius Maloyan, a spiritual leader who was martyred during the Armenian Genocide. Dr. Carlo Coppola, President of the Hrant Nazaryants Armenian Association in Bari, Italy, said: “His canonization is not only the recognition of his personal holiness but also a tribute to the resilience of the Armenian people. It is an occasion to reflect on the history
The Armenian Report Team
Oct 14
Human Rights Advocate Confirms Suicide Attempts Among Armenians Held in Azerbaijan
The situation of Armenian captives in Azerbaijani prisons has reached a new and dangerous stage. Human rights advocates warn that...
OSCE Shuts Down Minsk Group, Leaving Artsakh’s Armenians Without Protection
The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) has formally closed its Minsk process and dissolved the Minsk Group,...
Pashinyan Dares Armenians to ‘Start a Revolution’ if They Reject His Peace Path
Armenia and Azerbaijan have not yet decided under what procedure citizens and cargo will move through each other’s territories, Prime...
The Armenian Report Team
Aug 21
Kessab Armenians Face Heavy Losses After Wildfires Burn Orchards, Damage Homes, Call for Diaspora Support
The devastating fires that tore through Syria’s Latakia province this month have left deep scars on the historic Armenian community of...
The Armenian Report Team
Aug 18
International Lawyer Robert Amsterdam Calls Armenian Businessman Samvel Karapetyan’s Case ‘Openly Political’
The legal case against Armenian businessman Samvel Karapetyan is political, according to Robert Amsterdam, who is an international lawyer...
The Armenian Report Team
Aug 13
“Mr. Erdogan, Open the Turkey-Armenia Border Now,” Says Former Tukish MP Garo Paylan
Turkish-Armenian Garo Paylan, former lawmaker from Turkey’s Peoples’ Democratic Party (HDP), has urged President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to...
The Armenian Report Team
Aug 12
American-Canadian Lawyer Arrives in Yerevan to Defend Armenia’s Church and “Children of Christ”
On Sunday, August 10, internationally recognized human rights lawyer Robert “Bob” Ross Amsterdam arrived in Armenia with a clear mission:...
The Armenian Report Team
Aug 10
Police Seize 12 Kilograms of Marijuana After Chase in Syunik
Police arrested four people after seizing 12 kilograms of marijuana during a vehicle chase on the Meghri-Agarak highway in Syunik...
Grieving Father of Fallen Armenian Soldier Sentenced to Prison for Seeking Justice
Garik Galeyan, the father of fallen soldier Mkhitar Galeyan, has been sentenced to one and a half years in prison for hooliganism. The...
Alboraya Is the 43rd City in Spain to Officially Recognize the Armenian Genocide, Joining 34 Countries
The city of Alboraya in Spain has officially recognized the Armenian Genocide, becoming the 43rd Spanish municipality to do so. This...
Chess Master Rudik Makarian Wins Moscow Open 2025 With Near-Perfect Score for Armenia
Armenian International Master Rudik Makarian has won the Moscow Open 2025, one of the most important chess tournaments held annually. The...
The Armenian Report Team
Jul 31
Armenia Updates the 1997 Visa-Free Travel System with Russia to Improve Data Exchange
Armenia and Russia have agreed to update the rules that manage how their citizens travel between the two countries. The Armenian...
The Armenian Report Team
Jul 31
Armenia’s Janes Nazaryan Wins U17 Greco-Roman Wrestling World Championship in Athens
Armenia’s Janes Nazaryan has won the gold medal in the 65-kilogram weight category at the U17 Greco-Roman Wrestling World Championship....
The Armenian Report Team
Jul 30
Armenian Doctor Helps Deliver Baby During Powerful 8.8 Earthquake on Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula
On Wednesday, a powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake hit Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, shaking the region. During the seismic event, a...
The Armenian Report Team
Jul 30
Court Finds Police Officer Guilty in Death of Pregnant Woman Hit by Pashinyan’s Motorcade
A police officer in Armenia has been found guilty of reckless driving and negligence after he hit and killed a pregnant woman in 2022...
The Armenian Report Team
Jul 30
Amaras Monastery, Where Armenian Alphabet Was First Taught, Under Fire as Azerbaijan Fails to Act
Wildfires burning for over a week in Azerbaijan-occupied Artsakh have endangered nearly 100 Armenian historical and cultural monuments,...
The Armenian Report Team
Jul 28
Armenia Celebrates Vardavar: Ancient Water Festival Brings Joy, Unity, and Cool Relief
Streets across Armenia transformed into battlegrounds of water this Sunday as thousands of people celebrated Vardavar , the country’s...
The Armenian Report Team
Jul 27
Russia-Azerbaijan Relations in ‘Difficult Period,’ Moscow Says
Relations between Russia and Azerbaijan, once described as cooperative and respectful, are now facing serious tensions. This change is...
The Armenian Report Team
Jul 21
