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Russians Who Relocated to Armenia Gather in Yerevan to Learn How to Build a Life There
Russians who have relocated to Armenia gathered in Yerevan on Tuesday for a practical discussion on how to navigate life in the country, from opening a bank account to securing residency and understanding immigration rules. The Armenian Report attended the gathering. The Sept. 8 gathering was organized by Kovcheg, a Russian emigrant support organization, as part of its “Kovcheg Talks” series. The meetings are designed to connect newer arrivals with Russians who have already g
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Jennifer Lopez Concert Organizer Yet to Return $1.4 Million, Receives $9 Million in New Contract
An Armenian company that received nearly $6 million in public funding to organize Jennifer Lopez’s concert in Yerevan has not returned about $1.4 million sought by the government, even as another ministry has awarded the same company roughly $9 million in new contracts for a major international event. The Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports has been seeking the money from Doping Space, the company behind Lopez’s August 2025 concert, for nearly two months. The a
The Armenian Report Team
Aug 28
More Than 500 Performers Celebrate Armenian Heritage Through Traditional Dance in Yerevan
Hundreds of dancers and musicians took over the Cafesjian Sculpture Garden at Yerevan’s Cascade on Saturday evening, filling the landmark with Armenian folk music, traditional costumes and dances passed down through generations. The Armenian Report was on the ground covering the Gutan Armenian National Traditional Song and Dance Festival, where more than 500 performers from 26 ensembles gathered for one of the country’s largest annual celebrations of traditional Armenian cult
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Aug 22
Pashinyan Meets Arizona Congressman Abraham Hamadeh in Yerevan to Discuss TRIPP Project
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and U.S. Rep. Abraham Hamadeh met in Yerevan on Tuesday, with talks focusing on closer Armenia-U.S. ties, the peace process with Azerbaijan and the TRIPP project. Pashinyan told the Arizona Republican that Armenia is seeking to build on its growing relationship with Washington, particularly in political, economic and technology cooperation, according to the prime minister’s office. The Armenian government said Pashinyan pointed to the pace of re
The Armenian Report Team
Aug 18
First Margarian and Mantashyants Rally Brings California Car Culture to Armenia
A convoy of cars left Yerevan for Gyumri on Sunday as the first Margarian and Mantashyants Rally brought a California-style driving event to Armenia with a charitable goal. The 122-kilometer route ended at Vartanants Square in Gyumri, where participants met children from a local library and presented donations raised during the drive. Each car contributed 1,000 drams for every kilometer traveled. The Armenian Report traveled with the rally from Yerevan to Gyumri, documenting
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Aug 15
Yerevan to Host Armenia’s First Concert in Total Darkness — Audience Members Will See Nothing
A concert where the audience will see nothing — not the stage, the musicians or even the person beside them — will be held in Yerevan this month as part of an effort to turn inclusion into a lived experience. The “Concert in Total Darkness,” being staged in Armenia for the first time, will take place Aug. 26 during the 13th Fresco International Festival. Audience members will enter a completely darkened space with no screens, stage lights or other visual cues. People with vis
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Aug 14
Armenian Lacrosse Coach Reads From Gospel of Mark at Mesrop Mashtots Statue
Armenian Lacrosse co-founder and coach Johnny Mouradian continued his 12-day Bible reading tour across Armenia on Wednesday, delivering the second reading of his journey from the Mesrop Mashtots statue outside the Matenadaran in Yerevan. Mouradian read from the third chapter of the Gospel of Mark, recounting the moment Jesus healed a man’s hand on the Sabbath despite opposition from the Pharisees. “Stretch forth your hand,” Mouradian read. “And he stretched it out, and his ha
The Armenian Report Team
Aug 13
Hours-Old Baby Girl Found Abandoned in Yerevan With Umbilical Cord Still Attached
A newborn girl, believed to be only hours old, is recovering in a Yerevan hospital after she was found abandoned near an apartment building with her umbilical cord still attached and her body temperature at a dangerously low 30 degrees Celsius. The baby was discovered Monday evening near a playground in Yerevan after residents heard crying coming from beneath metal structures and initially thought the sound might be a puppy. Narek Petrosyan, who found the girl, said a residen
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Aug 11
Senior U.S. Officials Meet Pashinyan in Yerevan to Advance TRIPP Corridor Project
U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff's Senior Adviser Aryeh Lightstone met with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan in Yerevan on Wednesday to discuss progress on the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP) project. Also present at the meeting were Konstantin Sokolov, head of the U.S.-backed TRIPP investment fund, and Ambassador of the United States to Armenia David Allen. According to the Armenian government, the discussions focused on implementing the U.S
Archaeologists Discover One of Yerevan Region’s Oldest Known Settlements Beneath Academic City Site
Archaeologists have uncovered what may be one of the oldest known settlements in the Yerevan region beneath the future site of Armenia’s Academic City, a discovery that could deepen historians’ understanding of early human life in the area while adding unexpected significance to one of the country’s largest education projects. The excavation, led by Armenian archaeologist Hakob Simonyan in Yerevan’s Silikyan district, revealed a large stone-built complex made up of about 34 r
Rafael ‘Buffalo’ Abrahamyan Scores Dominant Second-Round TKO at HYPE FC Armenia in Yerevan
Rafael “Buffalo” Abrahamyan delivered one of the strongest performances by an Armenian fighter at Hype Fighting Championship (HYPE FC) Armenia on Friday, stopping Oleg Udod by technical knockout in the second round before a home crowd in Yerevan. Abrahamyan trains under Armenian coach Gor Azizyan. Competing under Dirty Boxing rules, Abrahamyan controlled the fight from the opening bell and forced the referee to halt the contest in the second round, earning one of the night's
UFC Star Arman Tsarukyan Submits Indian Fitness Star in 2 Minutes in Yerevan, Challenges Dillon Danis
UFC star Armenian Arman Tsarukyan delivered a dominant performance in front of a home crowd in Yerevan on Friday, submitting Indian wrestler and fitness influencer Ankit Bayanpura in just two minutes to headline the Hype Armenia grappling event. The Armenian mixed martial arts star wasted little time asserting control. Competing under grappling rules, Tsarukyan locked in an armbar early in the match, forcing Bayanpura to tap out and ending the contest almost as quickly as it
Ibrahim Maalouf Brought to Tears After Receiving Armenian Duduk During Emotional Yerevan Gathering
Grammy-nominated musician Ibrahim Maalouf was brought to tears after receiving an Armenian duduk as a surprise gift during a private gathering in Yerevan, a deeply emotional moment captured on video during his first visit to Armenia. The gathering took place after the Yerevan premiere of De Gaulle’s War, starring French-Armenian actor Simon Abkarian, as part of the 23rd Golden Apricot International Film Festival. Following the screening, acclaimed duduk player Kamo Seyranyan
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Jul 17
Yerevan School Accused of Removing Student Artwork Featuring Artsakh Landmark as NGO Warns of ‘Erasing Memory’
A dispute over a student’s artwork at a Yerevan music school has fueled new concerns over the place of Artsakh’s cultural identity in Armenia, with a heritage organization accusing school officials of treating one of the region’s best-known symbols as an “anti-state” image. The Artsakh Cultural Preservation Center, a nongovernmental organization, says the incident is part of a broader pattern that risks erasing Artsakh from Armenia’s cultural memory. In a statement, the group
The Armenian Report Team
Jul 16
Yerevan Rolls Out the Red Carpet as 23rd Golden Apricot Film Festival Begins
Photo Credit: Narek Aleksanyan| hetq.am Armenia’s largest international film festival is underway, transforming Yerevan into a gathering place for some of the world’s leading filmmakers, actors and cinema professionals. The 23rd Golden Apricot Yerevan International Film Festival opened July 13 and will run through July 19, presenting acclaimed films from around the world while highlighting Armenia’s growing role in the international film community. The Armenian Report is cove
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Jul 14
Yerevan Gives Vardavar a New Twist With Concerts, DJs and Water Fights
Armenia welcomed one of its most beloved traditions Sunday as thousands of people filled streets, parks and public squares for Vardavar, the country’s annual water festival that blends Christian faith with customs dating back centuries. This year’s celebration brought a new look to the capital. Instead of the usual citywide focus, Yerevan centered the festivities in Republic Square, where the government organized a full-day concert featuring Armenian performers as Aram MP3, I
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Jul 12
Yerevan Street Q&A: How Do Armenians See the Next Five Years of Pashinyan’s Leadership?
As Armenia awaits the final certification of its parliamentary election results, The Armenian Report took to the streets of Yerevan to ask a simple question: How do Armenians envision the next five years under Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's leadership? The responses reflected a country that remains deeply divided in its expectations, hopes, and frustrations. Some residents expressed cautious optimism. "We'll live and see what happens," one man said. Another respondent said
The Armenian Report Team
Jun 13
“Historic Disgrace”: Armenia Court Strips Artsakh Government of Its Last Official Presence in Yerevan
Armenia’s Administrative Court has ruled that the government authorities of the Republic of Artsakh no longer legally own their longtime representation building in Yerevan, siding with Armenia’s Prosecutor General’s Office in a decision that effectively transfers control of the property back under Armenian state authority. The ruling means that the Republic of Artsakh has effectively lost ownership of the building that for years served as its official representation in Armeni
The Armenian Report Team
May 26
Most Armenian Citizens Interviewed on the Streets of Yerevan Oppose Re-Electing Pashinyan to a Third Term
As Armenia prepares for its high-stakes parliamentary elections on June 7, political tensions are rising across the country, with debates over leadership, security, peace negotiations, and the nation’s future dominating public conversation. Against this backdrop, The Armenian Report took to the streets of Yerevan to ask ordinary citizens a direct question: Does Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan deserve to be re-elected for a third term? Over the course of roughly two hours, The
The Armenian Report Team
May 26
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
