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Armenia’s Police and Firefighters Surprise Women in Yerevan With Flowers for International Women’s Day
Armenia’s firefighters and police officers hit the streets on March 8 to surprise women across the capital, Yerevan, with flowers for International Women’s Day. This year, The Armenian Report had a chance to ride along with the Patrol Service and the Fire Rescue Service, capturing the process as officers and rescuers delivered flowers to residents across the city. The gesture was part of a broader effort organized by Ministry of Internal Affairs of Armenia to congratulate wom
Satellite Images Show New Azerbaijani Military Position Inside Armenia, Tatoyan Says
Azerbaijani forces have carried out new military incursions inside Armenia’s sovereign territory, establishing additional positions in Gegharkunik Province, according to satellite images and evidence presented Wednesday by Arman Tatoyan, the head of the “Wings of Unity” political initiative and Armenia’s former human rights defender. Tatoyan said the images show that the new Azerbaijani combat-duty position in the Vardenis area did not exist as of July 31, 2025, and that the
Source Inside Iran Warns of Possible Violent Attack as People Flee Tehran and Borders Begin Closing
The Armenian Report received information from a source inside Iran who said they were warned about a possible violent attack in the coming days. The source told The Armenian Report that people are leaving Tehran and moving to other cities they believe are safer. The information shared with The Armenian Report suggests that fear and uncertainty are growing among civilians. According to the source, the warning has pushed some people to leave the capital quickly. The source did
Seven Months Pregnant, Elmira Karapetyan Wins European Silver in Sport Shooting
Armenian shooter Elmira Karapetyan won a silver medal at the European Championship currently being held in Yerevan — competing while seven months pregnant. With her baby bump visible beneath her competition gear, Karapetyan stepped onto the range and delivered a performance that inspired the home crowd. The championship has brought together top shooters from across Europe, with athletes competing in various individual and team events. Karapetyan competed in the women’s 10m ai
Cruise Ship With Armenian Passengers Trapped in Dubai After Iranian Strikes
A cruise ship carrying around 7,000 passengers, including Armenian citizens, has been unable to leave the port of Dubai after Iran carried out strikes on infrastructure in the city. Among those on board are Armenians who were planning to return home to Yerevan in the coming days. Journalist Nata Harutyunyan and her friend were preparing to begin their cruise on February 28. However, shortly before departure, Iran launched strikes that affected infrastructure in Dubai. Soon af
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Reportedly Killed in U.S.-Israeli Strikes
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has reportedly been killed in Israeli and U.S. military strikes, Iran international confirmed. The United States and Israel carried out military strikes on Iran on Saturday. The attacks targeted top Iranian leaders and key locations. The strikes have pushed the Middle East into a new and dangerous conflict. U.S. President Donald Trump said the operation would remove a security threat to the United States and give Iranians a chance
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Feb 28
Armenian Lawmaker in Iran Speaks as Tehran Empties After Massive US-Israel Strikes: Armenian Community Safe
The Armenian Report conducted an interview with Geghard Mansourian, the Armenian member of Iran’s parliament, following large-scale strikes carried out by the United States and Israel across Iran, including in the capital, Tehran. The attacks were described by US President Donald Trump as “major combat operations.” The US Department of Defense later said the joint US-Israeli mission was named “Operation Epic Fury.” The strikes come during ongoing tensions over Iran’s nuclear
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Feb 28
Lebanese-Armenian Model Serena Abou Sefyan Opens Fendi Show at Milan Fashion Week
Serena Abou Sefyan, a Diasporan Armenian model raised in Lebanon, opened the Fendi fashion show in Milan during Milan Fashion Week, a major milestone in her career and a significant moment for Armenian representation in the global fashion industry. In an exclusive interview with The Armenian Report, Abou Sefyan spoke about her journey to the runway and the emotions she experienced leading up to the show. “I opened for the FENDI show yesterday at Milan Fashion Week as the fir
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Feb 26
Two Armenian Men Revive a Sacred Japanese Craft to Save Priceless Ancient Manuscripts
Two Armenian restorers have brought the centuries-old Japanese art of washi — handmade paper traditionally used in preservation — to Armenia for the first time. Instead of traveling abroad to produce it, they are recreating the delicate craft locally using Armenian plants and traditional techniques. At the Matenadaran in Yerevan, Artavazd Ayvazyan and Arthur Petrosyan are now producing Japanese-style restoration paper entirely by hand, adapting the method to Armenian tree spe
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Feb 24
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
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Feb 15
Pelosi Slams Removal of Vance’s Armenian Genocide Post as ‘Erasing History’
Former U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has publicly criticized the deletion of a social media post by Vice President J.D. Vance that acknowledged the Armenian Genocide. Pelosi wrote: “When I visited Armenia as Speaker in 2022, our Congressional delegation stood at Tsitsernakaberd and spoke clearly and unapologetically about the Armenian Genocide — because truth matters. That truth was affirmed when the House overwhelmingly passed a bipartisan resolution recognizing the Armeni
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Feb 11
Russian Figure Skater Competes at Winter Olympics to Composer Edgar Hakobyan’s Music
At the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, Russian figure skater Petr Gumennik delivered his men’s short program to the music of Armenian composer Edgar Hakobyan — a rare appearance of Armenian-composed music on the Olympic stage. Gumennik, competing under a neutral flag due to international sporting regulations, took to the ice on February 10 with his short program set to Hakobyan’s “Waltz 1805,” a piece drawn from the soundtrack of the film Onegin. The selection followed
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Feb 10
California High School Students Invited to Apply for 2026 Armenian Genocide Remembrance Scholarships
The California Armenian Legislative Caucus Foundation is accepting applications for its 2026 Armenian Genocide Remembrance Scholarship Contests, inviting California high school students (grades 9–12) to participate in an essay and visual arts competition marking the 111 th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. The contests aim to increase awareness of the Armenian Genocide while highlighting the cultural resilience, civic contributions, and lived experiences of Armenian
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Feb 10
U.S. to Transfer Intelligence Drones to Armenia as Vance Endorses Pashinyan and Signs New Energy, Tech Agreements
The United States plans to transfer intelligence drones to Armenia, strengthening the two countries’ military, economic, and technological cooperation. The announcement was made by U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance during a joint press conference with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan in Yerevan. During the press conference, Vice President Vance also stated that he endorses Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan in Armenia’s upcoming parliamentary elections scheduled for June 7, p
Armenia’s Mikayel Mikayelyan Completes Demanding 20km Skiathlon at Winter Olympics
Armenian cross-country skier Mikayel Mikayelyan competed on the fourth competition day of the 25th Winter Olympic Games, taking part in the men’s 20-kilometer skiathlon event, which combines classical and freestyle techniques. The race included 73 athletes from around the world and was one of the most physically demanding events on the Olympic schedule. Mikayelyan finished in 48th place with a time of 51 minutes and 06 seconds. He had started the race in 58th position and end
Armenian Athletes Carry Tricolor at Opening Ceremony of 2026 Winter Olympics
Armenia’s athletes proudly took part in the opening ceremony parade of nations at the 25th Winter Olympic Games in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, carrying the national tricolor before a global audience. Figure skaters Karina Akopova and Nikita Rakhmanin were chosen as Armenia’s flag bearers for the ceremony. The pair made history earlier in the season by securing Armenia’s first-ever Olympic quota in pair figure skating since independence. Behind the flag, Armenia’s full Olympi
Meet the Armenian Athletes Competing in the Winter Olympics
As the 25th Winter Olympic Games approach, Armenian athletes are preparing to compete on the world’s biggest winter sports stage. The Games will be held from February 6 to 22 in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, and Armenia will be represented by five competitors across skiing and figure skating events. During the winter season leading up to the Olympics, The Armenian Report met and interviewed Armenia’s Olympic hopefuls to learn more about their preparation, goals, and the
From Armenia’s “Siberia” to the Olympic Stage: Athletes Train in Extreme Cold Ahead of 2026 Games
With the Winter Olympics approaching, Armenian athletes are intensifying their training in some of the country’s harshest conditions, determined to compete at the highest level on the world stage. Journalist Ani Khachatryan of The Armenian Report recently traveled to Ashotsk in Armenia’s Shirak region to document preparations by Olympic hopefuls, cross-country skiers Mikayel Mikayelyan and Katya Galstyan. Ashotsk is widely known as the coldest area in Armenia and is often ref
Statue Honoring Four-Day War Hero Robert Abajyan Unveiled at Yerevan School
A statue honoring Four-Day War hero Robert Abajyan was unveiled in the courtyard of Yerevan School No. 147 during a solemn ceremony held on Armenian Army Day. Robert Abajyan was one of the most widely remembered Armenian soldiers of the April 2016 Four-Day War. He became known across Armenia and the diaspora for his steadfast defense of his position under heavy attack. During the fighting, Azerbaijani forces demanded that Armenian troops withdraw, but Abajyan responded over m
The Armenian Report Team
Jan 28
Genocide Denial to Diaspora Targeting: Why Armenians Say Oz’s Video Crossed a Line
Armenian American leaders and California officials are condemning a video released this week by Dr. Mehmet Oz, administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), accusing him of unfairly targeting Armenian neighborhoods in Los Angeles while discussing healthcare fraud — a move critics say stigmatizes an entire community and fuels ethnic discrimination. Oz, a Turkish-American dual citizen and former television personality, posted a video Tuesday showing him d
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Jan 28
