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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
Macron to Speak With Pashinyan, Khachaturyan Before Addressing Armenian POWs With Aliyev
French President Emmanuel Macron has responded to a question about whether he discussed the issue of Armenian detainees with Ilham Aliyev, stating that he plans to first consult with Armenia’s leadership before taking further steps. Macron said he would first hold discussions with Vahagn Khachaturyan and Nikol Pashinyan. He explained that only after those talks would he approach Aliyev to determine the most appropriate way forward, either through direct contact or a phone cal
Khachkar Studios Unveils Historic Free Masterclass Series to Empower Faith Leaders
The landscape of Judeo-Christian leadership education changed forever on April 20, 2026, with Khachkar Studios' release of BREAKTHROUGHS for Judeo-Christian Leaders - a transformative free Masterclass series backed by $100 million that media outlets are calling a historic initiative distinguished by its unprecedented scale, visionary goals, and Biblical wisdom, built on a Biblically inspired world-class benchmarking and management excellence "Framework." The announcement intr
EXCLUSIVE: Dan Bilzerian to Randy Fine After Anti-Armenian Remarks: “He’s Scared”
EXCLUSIVE: Armenian American Dan Bilzerian, who is running against U.S. Representative Randy Fine, responded sharply after the Florida lawmaker made a controversial statement. In a comment provided to The Armenian Report, Bilzerian said, “the Jew is scared.” His response came after Fine faced growing criticism for remarks widely condemned as discriminatory. The Republican congressman said, "We don't want Armenians to be able to serve in Congress," triggering strong reactions
Did You Know? Azerbaijan’s Deputy Prime Minister Grew Up in Armenia—Now Leading Border Negotiations
Image generated using artificial intelligence (AI) Shahin Mustafayev, one of the most influential officials in Azerbaijan today, has a little-known personal history that traces back to Armenia’s Tavush region during the Soviet period. Mustafayev was born in 1965 in the village of Jujevan, near the town of Noyemberyan, in what is now Armenia’s Tavush province. At the time, it was part of the Armenian Soviet Socialist Republic. Just a short distance away, in the neighboring tow
Thousands Gather in Forest Lawn to Honor Armenian Comedian, Actor, Musician Levon Ter Petrossian
A memorial service for the late Levon Ter Petrossian was held on April 29 at the Hall of Liberty at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, where more than 1,500 mourners gathered to honor his life and legacy. His body was laid to rest the following day, April 30. In one of the most powerful moments of the evening, thousands in attendance rose to their feet in a standing ovation after a video tribute honoring Levon’s life and work finished playing — a moving expression of love, respect, a
The Armenian Report Team
Apr 30
Yerevan’s Republic Square Turns Into Dance Floor for International Dance Day
Yerevan celebrated International Dance Day with a large public event that brought thousands of dancers to the center of the city. Republic Square was turned into a big open dance floor, where around 4,000 people gathered to take part in a celebration of Armenian culture. The event was called “Festive Round Dance with 7 Circles.” It brought together dancers from across the country. Participants included the Vanush Khanamiryan Union of Dance Artists of Armenia, along with many
The Armenian Report Team
Apr 29
POW Ruben Vardanyan Transferred to Penitentiary Facility in Azerbaijan
Ruben Vardanyan, the former state minister of Nagorno-Karabakh, has been transferred to a penitentiary facility in Azerbaijan following his conviction earlier this year — a new phase in his detention, according to his legal representative. Human rights attorney Siranush Sahakyan confirmed in an interview with The Armenian Report that Vardanyan, along with other Armenian detainees, was moved in the past week from a pre-trial detention facility run by Azerbaijan’s State Securit
The Armenian Report Team
Apr 28
Countries Still Denying or Avoiding Recognition of the Armenian Genocide as the World Marks 111th Anniversary
As Armenians around the world prepare to mark the 111th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide on April 24, renewed attention is being placed not only on remembrance, but also on the countries that continue to deny or avoid formally recognizing one of the most documented atrocities of the 20th century. More than a century after the mass killings and deportations of Armenians in the Ottoman Empire in 1915, only 34 countries have officially recognized the events as genocide as of
The Armenian Report Team
Apr 24
On the Streets of Yerevan: Diaspora, Locals, and Foreigners Speak at Torchlight March Honoring Genocide Victims
On the eve of April 24, thousands of people filled the streets of Yerevan, carrying torches and walking toward the Tsitsernakaberd Memorial to honor the victims of the Armenian Genocide. The annual march brought together locals, diaspora Armenians, and foreign visitors, each carrying their own understanding of history, memory, and identity. The Armenian Report was there, speaking with participants to understand what this day means to them. One young participant said that the
The Armenian Report Team
Apr 23
Thousands March Through Yerevan, Keeping Armenian Genocide Memory Alive 111 Years Later
Streets across Armenia’s capital were filled with light as thousands gathered for the annual torchlight march ahead of April 24, marking 111 years since the Armenian Genocide. People of all ages walked together through Yerevan, honoring the memory of the 1.5 million Armenians who were killed. The march is organized each year by the youth wing of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation. It begins in Republic Square and moves through central Yerevan before reaching the Tsitsernak
The Armenian Report Team
Apr 23
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