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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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3 days ago
Armenian Government Pushes to Require AI Labels on TV Content
Image generated using artificial intelligence (AI) Armenia may soon require TV channels to tell viewers when what they’re watching isn’t entirely real. On April 7, the country’s National Assembly took up a new proposal that would force television broadcasters to clearly label any content created using artificial intelligence(AI). The goal is simple: make sure people know when what they’re seeing has been generated by machines, not humans. The proposal was introduced by Minist
Armenian Government Tries to Change Election Rules Days Before Registration, Opposition Pushes Back
Armenia’s parliament has entered a tense and fast-moving debate over election rules—just days before the election process officially begins—raising questions about fairness, timing, and political intent. On April 7, Armenia’s National Assembly opened an extraordinary session to review proposed changes to the country’s Electoral Code of Armenia. While the proposal may sound technical, it has quickly turned into a political flashpoint, drawing strong reactions from both the rul
Independence Movement Film Banned as Pashinyan Government Moves to Rewrite Constitution
A film about Armenia’s independence movement has been banned from airing on television, as the country debates changes to its Constitution that could remove references to the Declaration of Independence. The timing of the decision has raised concerns about whether historical narratives tied to Armenia’s path to statehood are being restricted during a sensitive political moment. A court in Armenia has ruled that the film “Our Path to Independence,” created by Tigran Paskevichy
The Armenian Report Team
Mar 31
Pashinyan Orders Genocide Museum Director to Resign Over Action “Contradicting” Government Policy on Artsakh
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has confirmed that he personally instructed Edita Gzoyan, the director of the Armenian Genocide Museum-Institute, to submit a resignation letter after an incident that he said contradicted the government’s foreign policy. The prime minister made the statement during a government briefing on March 12. His remarks came a day after it became publicly known that Gzoyan had written a resignation letter. Despite the announcement, no official
The Armenian Report Team
Mar 12
Mirzoyan: Tourists Who Can Afford Long Vacations Abroad Should Not Expect Government to Cover Return Flight Costs Amid War-Related Evacuations
More than one hundred Armenian citizens have returned to Armenia from the Middle East over the past two days as the government continues efforts to assist nationals abroad. The update was announced by Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan during the National Assembly–Government question-and-answer session held on March 4. According to the minister, 110 Armenian citizens were able to return to the country through special arrangements organized by the government. These efforts are p
Pashinyan Says Armenia Is Not Preparing for War, as Peace Is His Government’s Primary Security Guarantee
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan used Armenia’s Army Day to speak on recent military reforms, explain changes in the country’s security policy, and insist that his government is focused on peace rather than preparing for another war. The message was delivered on the 34th anniversary of the creation of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Armenia. In it, Pashinyan described the army’s difficult early years and said that major efforts in recent times had begun to reshape the insti
The Armenian Report Team
Jan 28
Armenia to Host One of the World’s Most Prestigious Wine Competitions: Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2026
Armenia is set to host one of the world’s most influential international wine tasting events, the “Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2026.” The Government of Armenia has approved the full program of events for bringing this global competition to the country. The Concours Mondial de Bruxelles is known as one of the largest and most respected wine competitions worldwide. The event has a 30-year history and gathers wine experts, producers, and specialists from many countries. The co
The Armenian Report Team
Dec 11, 2025
Armenian Patriarch of Jerusalem Calls on Pashinyan Government to Stop Interfering in Church Affairs
The Armenian Patriarch of Jerusalem, Archbishop Nourhan Manougian, has issued a strong statement in support of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin and Catholicos of All Armenians, Karekin II, urging Armenia’s authorities to refrain from intervening in the internal matters of the Armenian Apostolic Church. According to the statement, the recent actions taken by a defrocked clergyman—allegedly with the backing of Armenian state institutions—are described as illegal and against c
The Armenian Report Team
Nov 3, 2025
Armenian Government Approves Shorter Military Service Term, Bill Advances to National Assembly
The Armenian government has approved a new bill to reduce the term of mandatory military service from 24 months to 18 months. The decision was made during a cabinet meeting on October 30 and was classified as urgent, meaning the bill will soon be discussed in parliament. According to the government, this change reflects ongoing reforms in the defense system aimed at increasing the share of professional and contract-based service in the Armed Forces. Officials said that in rec
The Armenian Report Team
Oct 30, 2025
Armenian Government Moves to Shut Down Church TV Channel
Armenia’s parliament has approved legislation that could soon take the Shoghakat TV channel, co-owned by the Armenian Apostolic Church, off the air. This comes during rising tensions between Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s government and Catholicos Karekin II, the head of the church. Under the new government-backed law, authorities can stop the broadcasts of Shoghakat, which has operated for nearly twenty years as a joint project between the state and the church. Since its f
The Armenian Report Team
Oct 22, 2025
Government Completes 44-Day War Inquiry, Sends Report to Archives, Denies Public Access
The National Assembly’s Inquiry Committee, which was created to examine the circumstances of Armenia’s defeat in the 2020 44-day war, has completed its investigation after nearly three and a half years of work. However, instead of being made public, the report has been placed in the parliamentary archives and classified. The decision not to release the findings raises serious concerns about government transparency and accountability. For a country that suffered a devastating
The Armenian Report Team
Oct 10, 2025
Armenian Veterans Place War Medals on Government Steps in Protest
Photo Credit: Mediamax A powerful protest took place in Yerevan as veterans of the Artsakh wars, including participants of the 44-day...
The Armenian Report Team
Oct 2, 2025
Armenian Government to Pay $3.2 Million to U.S. Law Firm Over Case Against Businessman Samvel Karapetyan
The Armenian government will pay $3.2 million to a U.S. law firm to defend itself in an international legal case over the national...
The Armenian Report Team
Aug 21, 2025
Armenian Government Uses Taxpayer Money to Fund J.Lo’s ‘Up All Night’ Tour—No Other Country Has
In an exclusive interview with The Armenian Report , Varuzhan Hoktanyan, Program Director of the Transparency International...
The Armenian Report Team
Aug 4, 2025
Pashinyan’s Government Strips Opposition MPs Seyran Ohanyan & Artsvik Minasyan of Immunity, Moves Toward Criminal Charges
A move that raises new concerns about political repression in Armenia, the country’s ruling Civil Contract party used its majority in...
The Armenian Report Team
Jul 7, 2025
Pashinyan’s Government Wins First‑Reading Vote to Nationalize Jailed Tycoon’s Energy Company
Armenia’s parliament has taken a major step toward nationalizing the country’s largest power utility, the Electric Networks of Armenia...
The Armenian Report Team
Jul 2, 2025
Mother See Declares June 27 a Day of National Disgrace, Condemns Government for ‘Grave Insult’ to Holy Etchmiadzin
A dark day has fallen over Armenia’s spiritual life. On June 27, 2025, the government carried out an act that many are calling one of the...
The Armenian Report Team
Jun 27, 2025
Catholicos Aram I Calls Government Attacks on Clergy “Unacceptable” as Cilicia Platform Warns of National Division
The leaders of the Armenian Apostolic Church are speaking out about the growing hostility that Armenia’s state authorities are showing...
The Armenian Report Team
Jun 9, 2025
Armenian Government Moves Quickly to Write New Constitution Under Pressure from Azerbaijan
The Armenian government has decided to speed up writing a brand-new constitution. Justice Minister Srbuhi Galyan, who is leading this...
The Armenian Report Team
Apr 7, 2025
