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Pashinyan Claims Victory With Less Than One-Third of Ballots Counted
Armenia's ruling Civil Contract party appeared headed toward a decisive victory in Sunday’s parliamentary elections, with Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan declaring victory and announcing that his party would form the country’s next government even as vote counting was still underway. More than 1.4 million Armenians cast ballots in what was widely seen as one of the most consequential elections since the country’s 2020 war with Azerbaijan and the subsequent loss of Nagorno-Kara
The Armenian Report Team
5 days ago
A Complete Election Day Recap: Everything That Happened Before the Polls Closed and What You Need to Know Before the Results
Armenians voted Sunday in one of the country's most consequential parliamentary elections since the 2018 Velvet Revolution, with voters choosing between Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's ruling Civil Contract party and a fragmented opposition seeking to end his eight-year hold on power. Polling stations opened at 8 a.m. and closed at 8 p.m. across the country. More than 2.4 million citizens were registered to vote in an election closely watched by domestic observers and the in
The Armenian Report Team
6 days ago
Police Raid Armenian Newsroom, Confiscate Unpublished Investigation Into Return of 300,000 Azerbaijanis Days Before Election
Just two days before Armenia's parliamentary elections, law enforcement authorities raided the offices of an opposition-linked media outlet, confiscating computers, phones, archives and an unpublished investigative report that journalists say examined one of the campaign's most controversial issues. Officers from Armenia's National Security Service (NSS) and the Investigative Committee spent more than five hours searching the newsroom of Armat Media on Friday, effectively pre
Armenian-American Executive Helps Lead $3.8 Billion Nasdaq IPO for AI-Powered Tech Company
An Armenian-American executive is helping lead one of the technology industry's latest success stories after mobile app marketing company Liftoff Mobile raised $437 million in its Nasdaq debut, a major achievement for the fast-growing firm and another example of Armenians playing leading roles in global technology companies. Liftoff, based in Redwood City, California, priced its shares at $23 each on June 3, above its expected range of $20 to $22 per share. The offering value
Armenia Charges Former Officials, Raids Opposition-Leaning Media Days Before Key Parliamentary Vote
Armenian authorities on Friday announced criminal charges against several prominent figures linked to the country's pre-2018 political establishment and conducted searches at the offices of an opposition-leaning news outlet, moves that have intensified scrutiny of the political climate just two days before a closely watched parliamentary election. Among those charged is former Yerevan mayor and transport minister Gagik Beglaryan, who faces accusations of money laundering and
Armenian Flag and Language Spotlighted in New Episode of HBO’s “Euphoria”
The Armenian language and Armenian flag made a prominent appearance in the seventh episode of the third season of Euphoria, which premiered in April, through the introduction of a new Armenian character connected to the storyline of Nate Jacobs. The role is played by Armenian-American actor Jack Topalian, who earlier spoke with The Armenian Report about joining the globally popular HBO series. In the interview, Topalian described the opportunity as a major milestone in his ca
The Armenian Report Team
May 25
At 64, She Left France Behind to Volunteer in Armenia and Found the Meaning of Home Again
It’s one thing to hear your native language spoken in your living room in France; it’s another to hear it rising from the back of a crowded bus in Yerevan. For Silva Sardarian, that moment in 2000 - the goosebumps, the sudden realization of belonging - was a seed that took twenty years to fully bloom. Most people at 64 are looking toward a quiet retirement, but Silva chose to listen to her daughters who had gone to Armenia to volunteer through Birthright Armenia. When one of
The Armenian Report Team
May 21
Cher Turns 80: Celebrating the Armenian-American Icon Who Never Forgot Her Roots and Became One of the World’s Most Recognizable Armenian Voices
Mediamax | Photo: Mkhitar Khachatryan As legendary Armenian-American icon Cher celebrates her 80th birthday, The Armenian Report is honoring not only her extraordinary career in music, film, and entertainment, but also her decades of advocacy, humanitarian work, and public support for Armenians around the world. Throughout her life, Cher has used her global platform to speak about the Armenian Genocide, defend Armenians during times of crisis, support humanitarian causes conn
The Armenian Report Team
May 20
Catholicos Aram I and Armenian Clergy Sing “Cilicia” in the Vatican With Pope Leo XIV Standing Alongside Them
On May 20, 2026, Pope Leo XIV presided over the regular Wednesday general audience in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican, where he publicly welcomed Aram I during the Armenian Catholicos’ official visit to the Vatican. The meeting was on the ongoing efforts toward closer ties between the Catholic Church and the Armenian Apostolic Church while also focusing attention on growing concerns over violence and instability in the Middle East. Aram I attended the audience together with
The Armenian Report Team
May 20
“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 Man Detained Over Election Poster Removal Dies by Suicide in State Mental Health Facility
A man was arrested after allegedly removing an election campaign poster during Armenia’s ongoing parliamentary election campaign and later died by suicide after being transferred to the National Center for Mental Health while under state supervision, according to Armenian authorities. The man, identified as Armen Hovhannisyan, had been detained in connection with the removal of the campaign poster as political parties across Armenia continue campaigning ahead of the June 7 pa
The Armenian Report Team
May 17
Armenia’s High-Stakes Election Battle Begins as Rivals Clash Over War, Peace and Armenia’s Future
Armenia’s official pre-election campaign has begun ahead of the June 7 parliamentary elections, with 19 parties and alliances competing for votes across the country. Political forces are travelling through Armenia’s cities, villages, and regions, meeting citizens, presenting their programs, and trying to gain public trust before election day. The Armenian Report has been following the campaign trail throughout the first week as political tensions continue to grow. The campaig
The Armenian Report Team
May 16
Iranian Christian Pastor in Armenia Says Iran Revoked His Passport After Anti-Regime Protests in Yerevan
An Iranian citizen living in Armenia says the Iranian government revoked his passport while he was attempting to leave the country through Zvartnots International Airport, following his participation in anti-Iranian government protests in Yerevan earlier this year. Seyedmasoud Taheri told The Armenian Report in an interview that he discovered his passport had been invalidated on May 8 while trying to board a flight to Barcelona with his wife, Mina Samadi. According to Taheri,
The Armenian Report Team
May 16
Former Armenian POW Says He Survived Years of Torture in Azerbaijani Captivity Only to Return Home to Loss and Hardship
EXCLUSIVE: The Armenian Report had an exclusive interview with former Armenian hostage and prisoner of war Lebanese-Armenian Vicken Euljekjian, who returned to Armenia on January 14, 2026, after spending more than five years in Azerbaijani captivity. He returned together with three other Armenian captives — Gevorg Sujyan, Davit Davtyan, and Vagif Khachatryan — as part of a release process between Armenia and Azerbaijan. During the interview, Euljekjian spoke about the emotion
The Armenian Report Team
May 14
Armenian Chef Ara Zada’s Khorovats Wins Challenge on Food Network, Helping Green Team Take Victory
Los Angeles-based Armenian chef Ara Zada is bringing Armenian flavors to a national audience through his appearance on the new season of Chopped: Castaways, where he competes as one of 12 elite chefs in an outdoor, open-flame cooking competition. During the show, Zada prepared khorovats, the traditional Armenian-style barbecue that holds deep cultural significance for many Armenians around the world. According to Zada, introducing Armenian cuisine to mainstream American telev
The Armenian Report Team
May 13
Pashinyan Says Turkey Is Allowing Armenia to Be Listed as Export Destination After Viral Video
During a campaign event held by Armenia’s ruling Civil Contract party on May 12, a short conversation between Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan drew widespread attention online after a video from the event began circulating on social media. In the video, Mirzoyan could be heard telling Pashinyan, “The Turks are opening it today, let’s make some kind of welcome text…” The brief exchange quickly sparked public speculation and questions
The Armenian Report Team
May 12
Khachkar Studios Unveils a New World-Class Template for U.S. Armenian Churches Annual Financial Transparency
A bold new chapter in Armenian church governance begins today as Khachkar Studios releases an innovative financial transparency template that establishes unprecedented standards for accountability and performance across the U.S. Armenian religious community. This landmark initiative, announced May 1, 2026, provides Armenian church leaders with systematic tools to achieve excellence through transparency, accountability, and performance (T•A•P), supporting Biblically inspired w
The Armenian Report Team
May 10
Armenia’s 2026 Election: Meet the Faces, Parties, and Power Players Running in the High-Stakes Parliamentary Race
Armenia is heading into one of its most important elections in recent years, with voters set to decide whether Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan will remain in power or whether the country will move in a different political direction. As political parties and alliances officially enter the June 7, 2026 parliamentary elections, the race is bringing together Armenia’s current leadership, familiar opposition figures, businessmen, former officials, and newly formed movements—all com
EU Leaders Praise Pashinyan at Yerevan Summit as Armenia’s Opposition Warns of Election Meddling Ahead of June Vote
The leaders of the European Union met with Armenia’s leadership in Yerevan on Tuesday, where they expressed strong support for closer cooperation but did not promise that Armenia would become a member of the EU in the future. The meeting took place during the first-ever EU-Armenia Summit, held in the Armenian capital one day after a wider European Political Community gathering that brought together dozens of European leaders. European Council President Antonio Costa and Europ
Armenian Genocide Memorial Destroyed in Stepanakert as Experts Warn of Systematic Erasure Under Azerbaijan’s Occupation of Nagorno-Karabakh
A senior cultural heritage official from Artsakh has raised concern over new evidence showing the destruction of an Armenian memorial in Stepanakert, warning that the incident is part of a wider pattern targeting Armenian historical and cultural sites. Hovik Avanesov, the Ombudsman for the Cultural Heritage of Artsakh and Vice President of the “National” Historical and Cultural NGO, says new documentation points to the complete removal of a monument dedicated to the 100th ann
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