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“Historic Disgrace”: Armenia Court Strips Artsakh Government of Its Last Official Presence in Yerevan
Armenia’s Administrative Court has ruled that the government authorities of the Republic of Artsakh no longer legally own their longtime representation building in Yerevan, siding with Armenia’s Prosecutor General’s Office in a decision that effectively transfers control of the property back under Armenian state authority. The ruling means that the Republic of Artsakh has effectively lost ownership of the building that for years served as its official representation in Armeni
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2 days ago
He Confronted Pashinyan Over Artsakh. Pashinyan Asked ‘Why Are You Alive?’ Days Later, He Was Jailed
Armenian authorities have placed Artsakh refugee and activist Artur Osipyan under two months of pre-trial detention following a heated confrontation with Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan during the ruling Civil Contract party’s election campaign in Yerevan on May 18. The incident, which quickly spread across Armenian social media and political circles, took place during a campaign event connected to Armenia’s upcoming June 7 parliamentary elections. Osipyan, who is originally f
The Armenian Report Team
May 21
“Why Are You Alive?”: Pashinyan Explodes at Artsakh Armenian During Heated Election Campaign Clash in Yerevan
Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan exploded in anger during a campaign event in Yerevan after being confronted by Artsakh activist Arthur Osipyan, leading to a chaotic scene, public outrage, and the activist’s later detention by police. The incident took place during a campaign stop by the ruling Civil Contract party in Yerevan’s Arabkir district ahead of Armenia’s June 7 parliamentary elections. Osipyan approached Pashinyan and sharply criticized him over his role in
The Armenian Report Team
May 18
Armenian Catholicos Aram I Meets Pope Leo XIV at Vatican, Raises Artsakh Return, Armenian POWs and Christian Unity
On the morning of May 18, 2026, a private meeting took place at the Vatican between Aram I and Pope Leo XIV, where the two religious leaders discussed a wide range of issues concerning the global Christian community, regional conflicts, and humanitarian concerns. According to the Armenian Catholicosate, the meeting focused first on several major topics related to Christian unity and cooperation. Aram I raised the issue of establishing a unified date for Easter among Christian
The Armenian Report Team
May 18
Woman Who Confronted Pashinyan Says, “I Thank God That He Gave Me the Opportunity to Look Directly Into His Eyes and Tell Him That He Stole My Homeland”
Nikol Pashinyan became involved in a heated and emotional confrontation with a woman who accused Pashinyan of “stealing her homeland [Artsakh]” during a campaign event held today in Yerevan as Armenia’s parliamentary election campaign continues ahead of the June 7 vote. According to footage from the scene, a woman approached Pashinyan and accused him of destroying the country, the younger generation, and Armenian families following the 2020 war and subsequent political develo
The Armenian Report Team
May 18
Cemetery of Fallen Armenian Soldiers Desecrated by Azerbaijanis in Occupied Artsakh
The office of the Cultural Heritage Ombudsman of Artsakh has raised alarm over what it described as a new case of vandalism targeting Armenian cultural and memorial heritage in the temporarily occupied territories of Artsakh. According to a statement released by Cultural Heritage Ombudsman of Artsakh and Vice President of the Azgayin Cultural-Historical NGO Hovik Avanesov, the latest incident involves the cemetery of fallen freedom fighters in the village of Vaghuhas in the M
The Armenian Report Team
May 13
Azerbaijan Demolishes Armenian Church in Artsakh as Experts Warn of Systematic Erasure
Azerbaijan, which is currently occupying the region, has demolished a major Armenian Christian church in Stepanakert, the capital of Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh), in what officials and experts describe as a deliberate act targeting Armenian cultural and religious heritage. At the center of the case is the Holy Mother of God Cathedral of Protection, one of the most significant Armenian churches built in recent decades in Stepanakert. Artsakh’s cultural heritage ombudsman, Hovik
The Armenian Report Team
Apr 21
Pashinyan Accuses Artsakh Forces of “Fleeing,” Former Artsakh President Fires Back
Tensions have risen between Former President of Artsakh Samvel Shahramanyan and Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan following recent statements about the events surrounding the fall of Artsakh. Shahramanyan strongly criticized comments made by the Armenian prime minister, who suggested that claims by the former leadership of Artsakh about resistance during wartime were exaggerated or false. Shahramanyan described these remarks as harmful and said they are meant to create division
Armenian Skaters Open Up After Olympics, Address “Artsakh” Music Controversy
INTERVIEW: In a one-on-one interview with The Armenian Report, Armenian Olympic figure skaters Karina Akopova and Nikita Rakhmanin spoke after returning from the Games, reflecting on an experience that brought both pride and pressure—from the excitement of the Olympic Village to the controversy surrounding their music choice. The skaters said they became aware of the issue during their training camp in Switzerland, where they learned that Azerbaijan had filed a complaint aga
The Armenian Report Team
Mar 25
Blogger’s Video Offers a Haunting Look Inside Artsakh Today Under Azerbaijani Occupation
What does Artsakh look like today under Azerbaijani occupation? A recent travel video by blogger YoungMin Skies offers a rare answer. His visit to Stepanakert reveals empty streets, damaged landmarks, and a visible effort to reshape the identity of the occupied region. The 18-minute blogger style video documents his journey through Artsakh, which has been under Azerbaijani occupation since September 2023. Before arriving, the blogger had already studied the history of Artsakh
The Armenian Report Team
Mar 19
Armenian Genocide Museum Director Allegedly Forced to Resign After Telling JD Vance About Artsakh War
The director of the Armenian Genocide Museum-Institute (AGMI) in Yerevan, Edita Gzoyan, has resigned from her position only weeks after hosting JD Vance, the Vice President of the United States, during his visit to Armenia. Reports indicate that her resignation came under pressure from the Armenian government. Vance and his wife, Usha Vance, visited the memorial complex on February 10 as part of an official trip to the Armenian capital, Yerevan. During their visit, the couple
The Armenian Report Team
Mar 11
Nearly Four Decades Since Armenians Began the Movement To Reclaim Artsakh — Today, No Armenians Remain
February 20, 2025, is the 38th anniversary of the Artsakh Liberation Movement, a historic moment in Armenian history that reshaped the region’s geopolitical region. The movement, which began in 1988, was a response to decades of economic and social discrimination faced by the Armenian population in the Nagorno-Karabakh Autonomous Oblast (NKAO) under Soviet Azerbaijani rule. The first demonstrations began on February 12, 1988, in Hadrut, then part of Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh)
The Armenian Report Team
Feb 20
Armenia’s Pair Skates to “Artsakh,” Delivering Symbolic Olympic Program
Armenia’s figure skating pair Karina Akopyan and Nikita Rakhmanin took to the ice at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, delivering a short program that blended athletic precision with powerful cultural symbolism. Representing Armenia on one of the world’s biggest sporting stages, the duo performed to “Artsakh” by composer Ara Gevorgyan, a choice that immediately resonated with Armenian audiences worldwide and drew significant attention across social media platforms. The duo e
The Armenian Report Team
Feb 15
Azerbaijan Complaint Leads to Removal of ‘Artsakh’ Title From Olympic Records
International sports bodies removed the title of the song Artsakh from official Olympic records for Armenia’s pair figure skaters after reviewing a complaint submitted by Azerbaijan, a decision critics say amounts to political pressure on cultural expression at the Games. The issue emerged ahead of the figure skating competition at the 25th Winter Olympic Games, where Armenian skaters Karina Akopova and Nikita Rakhmanin are scheduled to perform their short program to Artsakh,
Armenian Figure Skaters to Compete at 2026 Olympics to ‘Artsakh’
Photo: ©ISU Armenia’s figure skating pair, Karina Akopyan and Nikita Rakhmanin, are preparing to compete at the 2026 Winter Olympics to music by composer Ara Gevorgyan, skating to his piece “Artsakh”. Their short program on Feb. 15 has already drawn widespread attention and strong reactions online. The pair first used this music earlier in competition, and the routine quickly spread across social media. According to Akopyan, the performance reached a huge audience and was re
Former Artsakh Officials Receive 20-Year and Life Sentences in Azerbaijan
In a sham trial, a military court in Baku has sentenced several former Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabah) officials to long prison terms, including life imprisonment for some and 20-year sentences for others. The defendants include former Artsakh presidents Arayik Harutyunyan, Arkadi Ghukasyan, and Bako Sahakyan, former Defense Army commander Levon Mnatsakanyan, deputy commander Davit Manukyan, former foreign minister Davit Babayan, and former parliament speaker Davit Ishkhanyan, alon
More Than 15,000 Artsakh Armenians Have Left Armenia Since 2023 Forced Mass Exodus
New data from Armenia’s National Security Service shows that more than 15,000 people forcibly displaced from Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) have left Armenia and have not yet returned since the September 2023 exodus. According to official figures, by January 1, 2026, a total of 46,030 displaced Artsakh residents had departed Armenia at some point after arriving in the country. Out of that number, 30,901 later returned. This means that 15,129 people who fled Artsakh in 2023 have
Pashinyan Justifies Thanking Aliyev Despite Public Anger Over Artsakh
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said on Thursday that he sees no problem with expressing gratitude to Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev for certain decisions that, in his view, have brought practical benefits to Armenia. He made the remarks during a press briefing while responding to questions from Ani Gevorgyan about a controversial statement by Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturyan, who had earlier thanked Aliyev despite strong public criticism over Baku’s actions
The Armenian Report Team
Jan 29
New Details Reveal 11 Armenians Were Held Hostage in Stepanakert and Forced Out of Artsakh in Fear
The group of Armenians who had remained in Artsakh under Azerbaijani occupation for more than two years were forcibly removed under conditions that witnesses describe as frightening and abusive, according to new accounts shared by public figure Tigran Petrosyan. Three days earlier, Armenian officials announced that 11 Armenians who had stayed in Stepanakert after Azerbaijan took control of the region had been transferred to Armenia at their own request. However, Petrosyan, ci
The Armenian Report Team
Jan 26
11 Individuals Leave Artsakh for Armenia After Submitting Official Requests
A small group of people who had remained in Artsakh, also known as Nagorno-Karabakh, have now been relocated to Armenia, Armenia’s Minister of Labor and Social Affairs announced. According to Minister Arsen Torosyan, ten Armenians and one citizen of the Republic of Armenia of Russian nationality living in Artsakh asked to move to Armenia. He explained that the individuals submitted formal requests to the relevant authorities in both Azerbaijan and Armenia. After these petitio
The Armenian Report Team
Jan 23
