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Turkey Reverses Decision Barring Children From Armenia From Istanbul’s Armenian Schools
INTERVIEW: For 14 years, children from Armenia living in Turkey have been allowed to attend Istanbul’s Armenian community schools under a special “guest student” system, giving them access to an Armenian education even though, as foreign citizens, they cannot enroll on the same terms as members of Turkey’s Armenian community. That arrangement was thrown into uncertainty this month when inspectors from Turkey’s Ministry of National Education visited Armenian schools and told a
The Armenian Report Team
Aug 30
Turkey Begins Restoration of 1876 Armenian Church Damaged in 2023 Earthquakes
A nearly 150-year-old Armenian church in southern Turkey is being restored after suffering extensive damage in the powerful earthquakes that devastated the region in 2023. The Karasun Manuk Armenian Church in İskenderun, a coastal city in Hatay province, was heavily damaged in the Feb. 6, 2023, earthquakes. Part of the altar was destroyed, and other sections of the building were left in need of major repairs. Built in 1876, the church has long served the local Armenian commun
The Armenian Report Team
Aug 12
Turkey’s Armenian Patriarchate Backs Catholicos Karekin II, Warns Criminal Case Harms Church
The Armenian Patriarchate of Turkey has joined growing criticism of criminal proceedings against Catholicos Karekin II and senior Armenian clergy, warning that bringing Church leaders before the courts threatens the dignity and independence of the Armenian Apostolic Church. In a statement, the Istanbul-based Patriarchate said the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin remains central to the spiritual unity of Armenians worldwide and argued that disputes involving Church governance sh
The Armenian Report Team
Aug 10
Armenia’s Chief Turkey Negotiator Ruben Rubinyan Elected Parliament Speaker
Ruben Rubinyan, Armenia's chief negotiator in talks to normalize relations with Turkey, was elected speaker of the country's newly formed 9th National Assembly on Monday, moving from the front lines of diplomacy to one of the nation's most powerful political posts. Lawmakers from the ruling Civil Contract party nominated Rubinyan for the position. He secured 63 votes in favor and 28 against. A total of 91 of the parliament's 105 deputies took part in the vote, while the oppos
Turkey & Azerbaijan Outraged as Israel Finally Recognizes the Armenian Genocide, Demand Decision Be Reversed
Turkey and Azerbaijan have strongly criticized Israel's decision to officially recognize the Armenian Genocide, with both governments urging a reversal of the move and arguing that it will harm regional stability. In separate statements, the foreign ministries of Turkey and Azerbaijan rejected Israel's recognition of the mass killings of Armenians in the Ottoman Empire during 1915, describing the decision as politically motivated. Azerbaijan's Foreign Ministry claimed that th
The Armenian Report Team
Jun 29
Pashinyan Receives Congratulations From Turkey and Pakistan Following Election Win
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has received congratulatory messages from the leaders of Turkey and Pakistan following the preliminary victory of his Civil Contract party in Armenia’s June 7 parliamentary elections. According to the Armenian government, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan congratulated Pashinyan on the performance of the ruling Civil Contract party, which secured 49.8% of the vote according to preliminary results released by Armenia’s Central Elect
The Armenian Report Team
Jun 11
Armenia Can Now Officially Import Goods Directly From Turkey Without Intermediaries
Armenia’s State Revenue Committee announced that all procedural steps needed to begin direct trade between Armenia and Turkey were completed on May 11, 2026 — another development in the ongoing normalization process between the two neighboring countries. According to the committee, the change became possible after a new regulation entered into force in Turkey that now allows Armenia to officially be listed as the final destination for Turkish exports. Until now, Turkish compa
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
Turkey’s Special Representative: “I Feel Like I Am at Home” in Yerevan as Border Opening Remains Pending
Turkey’s Special Representative for normalization with Armenia, Serdar Kılıç, said he feels comfortable in Yerevan as discussions over reopening the Armenia–Turkey border continue, but made clear that no timeline has been set yet. “I feel like I am at home.” Turkey’s special representative Serdar Kılıç said this in response to a question from a Sputnik Armenia journalist. Kılıç is a senior Turkish diplomat who previously served as Turkey’s ambassador to the United States and
Alen Simonyan Says Azerbaijan Is Blocking Armenia–Turkey Normalization While Pressuring Turkey and Advancing Its Own Talks With Armenia
Azerbaijan is hindering efforts to normalize relations between Armenia and Turkey through political pressure and lobbying, Armenian parliament speaker Alen Simonyan said in an interview with Armenian media outlets based in Turkey. Simonyan described what he called a “strange situation,” in which Azerbaijan continues negotiations with Armenia while effectively preventing Turkey from doing the same. He said Turkey appears constrained by its close ties with Azerbaijan. Despite t
The Armenian Report Team
Apr 19
Flight Disruptions in Middle East Leave Armenia’s Gymnastics Team Unable to Reach World Cup in Turkey
Armenia’s men’s national gymnastics team will miss the third stage of the Artistic Gymnastics World Cup after being unable to leave Qatar due to widespread flight disruptions in the Middle East. Many international flights across the region have been canceled as tensions and military developments in the Middle East continue to affect air travel. Several airlines have suspended routes or rerouted flights to avoid affected airspace, making it difficult for travelers to leave cer
The Armenian Report Team
Mar 10
Vance Praises Aliyev’s Ties to Turkey and Israel as U.S. Signs Strategic Partnership With Azerbaijan
After departing Yerevan, U.S. Vice President JD Vance arrived in Baku and delivered what has become a familiar script: a joint press conference with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, followed by the signing of a sweeping Charter on Strategic Partnership between the United States and Azerbaijan. The document, dense with diplomatic language and expansive ambitions, reaffirms mutual support for sovereignty and territorial integrity, expands cooperation in energy, security, art
The Armenian Report Team
Feb 10
Turkey Puts Journalist on Trial for Letting Armenian Youth Speak — Reporter Faces Criminal Charges for Story on Genocide Trauma
Turkish journalist Tuğçe Yılmaz is facing prosecution for an article she wrote about the experiences of Armenian youth in Turkey and their connection to the historical trauma of the Armenian Genocide. The case shows the continued restrictions on journalists who address Armenian issues or challenge official narratives in Turkey. Yılmaz, an editor at the independent media outlet Bianet , published the story titled “Turkey’s Armenian youth speak: 109 years of mourning.” The art
The Armenian Report Team
Dec 4, 2025
Historic Armenian Monastery in Turkey’s Van Faces Collapse
The Armenian Varakavank monastery, located in Bakracli village in Turkey’s Van Province, is on the verge of destruction, according to Ermenihaber. Locals call the site the “Seven Churches.” Varakavank was built in the 7th century in the historical Armenian province of Vaspurakan. It is situated on the slopes of Mount Varaka, in the southeastern part of Van city. The monastery was once the seat of the Archbishop of Van. Today, most of the original churches no longer exist. Onl
The Armenian Report Team
Dec 2, 2025
Pakistan Says Ties With Armenia Depend on Azerbaijan and Turkey
Pakistan’s Senate Speaker Yusuf Raza Gilani has said that his country’s relations with Armenia depend on how Azerbaijan and Turkey’s relations with Armenia develop. Speaking to APA, Gilani explained that Pakistan is working closely with Azerbaijan and Turkey and that its position toward Armenia will follow theirs. “We [i.e. Pakistan] are cooperating with Azerbaijan and Türkiye, and both countries have agreed to establish good relations with Armenia. Our relations with Armenia
The Armenian Report Team
Oct 29, 2025
Azerbaijani and Turkish Delegations in Yerevan: Dialogue or Another Form of Threat?
Delegations from Azerbaijan and Turkey traveled to Yerevan to attend the 108th Rose-Roth Seminar of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly. The...
The Armenian Report Team
Sep 22, 2025
Turkey’s Special Representative Visits Yerevan For Controversial Normalization Talks
Today, Turkey’s special representative for normalization, Serdar Kılıç, arrived in Yerevan for the first time since the Armenian-Turkish...
The Armenian Report Team
Sep 12, 2025
Anna Hakobyan Seen Shaking Hands With First Ladies of Azerbaijan and Turkey
Wife of Armenia’s Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, Anna Hakobyan, recently traveled to China where she joined official events organized by...
The Armenian Report Team
Sep 1, 2025
Turkey Starts Building Kars-Nakhijevan Railway Linked to so-called ‘Zangezur Corridor’
Turkey has begun building a new railway line that Ankara says will one day link directly with the so-called “Zangezur Corridor,” a...
The Armenian Report Team
Aug 22, 2025
“Mr. Erdogan, Open the Turkey-Armenia Border Now,” Says Former Tukish MP Garo Paylan
Turkish-Armenian Garo Paylan, former lawmaker from Turkey’s Peoples’ Democratic Party (HDP), has urged President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to...
The Armenian Report Team
Aug 12, 2025
