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Elmira Karapetyan Takes First Place at Polish Open Kaliber Tournament
Armenian shooter Elmira Karapetyan achieved another major career victory by winning the “Polish Open Kaliber” international tournament held in Białystok, Poland. The competition brought together skilled shooters from different countries, and the final day was dedicated to individual events. Karapetyan, who has been part of Armenia’s national shooting team for many years, delivered a strong performance throughout the event. She scored 569 points in the qualification round, ens
The Armenian Report Team
12 hours ago
OSCE Officially Dissolves Minsk Group After 30 Years of Artsakh Mediation
The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) has officially confirmed the complete closure of the Minsk process, its institutions, and all structures linked to it. This is the formal end of an international mediation format that had been in place for more than three decades to help resolve the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. According to the OSCE, the dissolution became effective on November 30 at 11:59 pm. The move followed a decision by the OSCE Ministerial Co
The Armenian Report Team
13 hours ago
Pope Leo Sends Greetings to Karekin II During Visit to Armenian Church in Istanbul
Pope Leo XIV visited the Armenian Apostolic Cathedral in Istanbul on November 30, where he prayed and delivered a message focused on unity, Christian history, and renewed dialogue between churches. According to Vatican News, the Pope sent warm greetings to His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians, as well as to the Armenian Apostolic community living in Turkey. During his message, he thanked God “for the courageous Christian witness that the Armenian people have s
The Armenian Report Team
1 day ago
From California to Artsakh: Monte Melkonian’s Legacy Remembered on 68th Birthday Anniversary
November 25 is the birthday anniversary of Monte Melkonian, the legendary Armenian commander, thinker, and soldier whose life story continues to shape modern Armenian memory. He would have turned 68 today. Monte Melkonian was born in 1957 at Visalia Municipal Hospital in Visalia, California. He was the third of four children in a family where his father worked as a self-employed cabinetmaker and his mother taught at an elementary school. As a child he was described as an all-
The Armenian Report Team
6 days ago
Vandals Target Mamik-Papik in Occupied Artsakh, Mock With “We Chased Away the Dogs”
A well-known Armenian cultural monument in Nagorno-Karabakh has been vandalized with obscene and hateful writings, raising new concerns about the safety of Armenian heritage sites now under Azerbaijani occupation. The monument, We Are Our Mountains — also known as Menk Enk Mer Sarery — was created in 1967 from volcanic tuff. The sculpture of an elderly man and woman has long been seen as a symbol of the Armenian population of Nagorno-Karabakh, who were forcibly displaced afte
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6 days ago
Armenia’s Government Preparing to Release Non-Classified Sections of 2020 War Report
Armenia’s government is preparing to slowly release the non-classified parts of its long-delayed report on the 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh war. The update was shared by senior lawmaker Andranik Kocharyan in an interview with Hetq as public criticism grows over concerns that the authorities are withholding important information about the country’s mistakes during the war. Kocharyan leads both the parliament’s defense committee and the special inquiry commission that prepared the re
The Armenian Report Team
Nov 24
Armenia’s No. 1 Lightweight Arman Tsarukyan Defeats Dan Hooker, Sending Title Message to the UFC
Arman Tsarukyan defended his top position in the UFC lightweight division with a dominant victory over Dan Hooker of New Zealand at UFC 265 in Doha, Qatar. The Armenian fighter secured a clear win that strengthened his status as a leading contender for the championship title. In the lightweight division (70 kg), Tsarukyan, representing Armenia and ranked No. 1, faced No. 6-ranked Hooker and won by a choke submission. During the second minute of the second round, Tsarukyan bro
The Armenian Report Team
Nov 22
Forcibly Displaced Artsakh Families Move Into Homes Built by Tufenkian Foundation in Syunik
The first families from Artsakh have begun moving into newly built homes in the village of Svarants in Armenia’s Syunik Province. These families, originally from the Martakert region of Artsakh, attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the handover of the first ten houses completed by the Tufenkian Foundation. The homes are part of the Foundation’s Come to Svarants Resettlement program, which supports Armenians who were forcibly displaced from Artsakh following Azerbai
The Armenian Report Team
Nov 20
Entrepreneur Raises $1M to Transform Men’s Health in the Armenian Community
When Hrach Martirosian looks back at his childhood, the image that stands out is his mother walking through the door after midnight, exhausted from waitressing, only to wake up a few hours later for her daytime retail shift. She did this while studying English and working to convert her Soviet-era engineering degree into a U.S. credential — all while raising Hrach in a cramped East Hollywood apartment shared with relatives. “That was my blueprint for strength,” Martirosian sa
The Armenian Report Team
Nov 19
Human Rights Attorney Warns: Azerbaijan’s Life Sentences for Artsakh Leaders ‘Completely Illegal’ and Politically Driven
In an exclusive interview with The Armenian Report, attorney Siranush Sahakyan, who represents Armenian prisoners of war and detainees held in Azerbaijan, gave a detailed and urgent explanation of why the harsh sentences demanded by Azerbaijani prosecutors are illegal under international law. Her explanation shows how Baku is using its courts as tools of political revenge against the people of Artsakh. This interview was taken a day after Azerbaijan announced life imprisonme
The Armenian Report Team
Nov 18
“He Is Crawling in His Cell”: Alarming Health Collapse of Lebanese-Armenian Prisoner Held in Azerbaijan
The health of Lebanese-Armenian detainee Vicken Euljekjian has sharply deteriorated during his imprisonment in Baku, according to new information shared by his family and lawyer. Euljekjian, who has been held in Azerbaijan for four years, was able to make a short phone call to his family on November 16 after 45 days without any communication. His wife, Linda Euljekjian, says that his physical condition is now extremely serious and continues to decline without proper medical c
The Armenian Report Team
Nov 18
Five Years After the 2020 War: Exclusive with the MP Who Read the Classified Report
Today marks five years since the end of the 44-day war—a war that changed the course of Armenian history and the fate of Artsakh forever. On November 9, 2020, a Russian-brokered ceasefire halted the fighting, but for many Armenians, the war has never truly ended. The wounds remain open, and the questions remain unanswered. One month before the fifth anniversary, the National Assembly’s Inquiry Committee, which spent over three years investigating the causes of Armenia’s defea
Producer Sev Ohanian Makes Hollywood History as Sinners Becomes One of the Most-Nominated Films in Grammy History with Five Nods
Armenian-American producer Sev Ohanian is once again making headlines in Hollywood. His latest film, Sinners, continues its record-breaking success — this time at the 68th annual Grammy Awards, where it has earned five nominations, becoming one of the most-nominated films in Grammy history. Directed by Ryan Coogler, Sinners is a dark, emotional Southern gothic drama that explores themes of faith, guilt, and survival through a mix of horror and spirituality. The film has been
Fact-Check: The Armenian Report Exposes False Claims of $400,000 Tucker Carlson Payout in Karapetyan–Carlson Interview
EXCLUSIVE: Conflicting reports and unverified claims have circulated across Armenian media in recent days regarding Narek Karapetyan’s upcoming appearance on “The Tucker Carlson Show.” After speaking directly with a source familiar with the situation, The Armenian Report has confirmed several key details and debunked multiple inaccuracies spreading online. No—Tucker Carlson Was Not Paid $400,000 Several pro-government outlets have reported that Narek Karapetyan, nephew of jai
Armenian Weightlifters Bring Home 13 Medals — 7 Gold, 3 Silver, 3 Bronze
The final group of Armenian weightlifters returned home on Thursday after completing their competitions at the European Junior and U23 Weightlifting Championships held in Durrës, Albania. The Armenian Report was at Zvartnots International Airport to welcome the athletes and speak with them about their victories and future goals. Armenia finished the championship with an impressive 13 medals in total — 7 gold, 3 silver, and 3 bronze — it’s one of the country’s strongest team p
Ruben Vardanyan, Illegally Detained in Azerbaijan, Concludes His Active Role in Aurora Humanitarian Initiative
Ruben Vardanyan, co-founder of the Aurora Humanitarian Initiative, has announced the end of his active participation in the organization. Vardanyan, a well-known philanthropist and humanitarian, is currently being held illegally in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan. He shared his message through his wife, Veronika Zonabend, on the occasion of the initiative’s 10th anniversary. In his message to the Leadership and Friends of Aurora, Vardanyan expressed his gratitude to those who
Chechen Woman Found Strangled to Death in Yerevan in Suspected Honor Killing
A 23-year-old woman from Chechnya, Russia, who had fled to Armenia seeking safety from her family, has been found dead in Yerevan in what appears to be an “honor killing.” Armenian police confirmed the discovery on Monday, saying the body of Aishat Baymuradova was found in her apartment in the Armenian capital. Baymuradova had reportedly escaped from Chechnya to Armenia with the help of human rights activists after facing harassment and threats from her relatives. Her friends
The Armenian Report Team
Oct 20
Masked Forces Raid Gyumri City Hall and Arrest Opposition Mayor, Protests Erupt
In Armenia’s second-largest city early Monday masked special forces entered Gyumri City Hall, detaining opposition mayor Vardan Ghukasyan and several other officials. The operation, carried out under the direction of the Anti-Corruption Committee (ACC), has sparked widespread outrage among residents and opposition groups, who denounce the move as a political crackdown by the Pashinyan government. Witnesses reported that police and masked security units surrounded and entered
The Armenian Report Team
Oct 20
Armenia Calls Out Azerbaijan’s Crimes at the UN: 23 Armenians Still Unlawfully Detained and Tortured in Baku
Armenia’s voice at the United Nations has once again exposed Azerbaijan’s ongoing violations of human rights and international law. During the 80th session of the UN General Assembly’s Third Committee, Armenia’s Permanent Representative drew attention to the alarming situation of 23 Armenians who remain unlawfully detained in Baku, Azerbaijan, under harsh and degrading conditions. In a statement, Armenia’s mission strongly condemned the politically motivated use of torture an
The Armenian Report Team
Oct 15
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
