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11/26/2025

Aerial firefighting operations underway in Dilijan as helicopters transport water

700 rescuers, 200 eco-parkers, and residents struggle to put out fires near Dilijan.

11/26/2025

Azerbaijani jury awards Armenian singer top score in gesture of recognition and wishes “peace in the world”

At the Silk Way Star final in Astana, Azerbaijani jury member Samira Efendi awarded Armenia’s Saro Gevorgyan the maximum 12 points, embracing him on stage.

“I have two things to say: I wish for peace in the world, and I cannot deny your talent — you truly deserve these 12 points,” Efendi declared during the competition.

The Silk Way Star competition, held in Kazakhstan’s capital, brings together performers from across the region in celebration of musical excellence.

11/26/2025

Artsakh’s iconic “We Are Our Mountains” (“Tatik-Papik”) monument has been vandalized, according to reports and new videos circulating on social media.

Azerbaijani journalist Rahim Shaliyev shared footage on his X account showing Azerbaijani inscriptions carved onto the front of the statue. In the comments, another user posted additional video evidence revealing further engravings on different parts of the monument.

The “Geghard” Foundation confirmed the incident, noting that multiple videos now document the vandalism.

11/26/2025

Armenia’s Ministry of Internal Affairs reports that as of 10:30, the wildfire in the “Kazakh” section of Dilijan has been contained. Firefighting efforts continue in nearby areas.

According to the ministry, the blaze primarily affected grassy terrain, and no significant damage to trees was recorded.

The spread of the fire toward residential homes and the local sanatorium was successfully prevented.

efforts that began early this morning are ongoing in the forest areas of Dilijan, according to the Municipality.Appr...
11/25/2025

efforts that began early this morning are ongoing in the forest areas of Dilijan, according to the Municipality.

Approximately 200 personnel are currently engaged in the operation, including employees from the Ministry of Internal Affairs Rescue Service, eco-parkers, and community residents. Technical equipment from both the rescue service and the municipality has been deployed to combat the blaze.

Local authorities have urged residents to “remain calm and do not panic” as firefighting operations continue.

No further details about the fire’s cause or extent have been released at this time.

Over two dozen U.S. senators, led by Edward Markey and Sheldon Whitehouse, are calling on Secretary of State Marco Rubio...
11/25/2025

Over two dozen U.S. senators, led by Edward Markey and Sheldon Whitehouse, are calling on Secretary of State Marco Rubio to demand Azerbaijan release Armenian political prisoners and POWs, and impose sanctions on Azerbaijani officials.

At least 23 Armenian captives remain imprisoned following Azerbaijan’s 2023 assault on Artsakh, which displaced 120,000 Armenians. The senators describe the situation as ethnic cleansing, citing war crimes, cultural destruction, and politically motivated trials.

The bipartisan appeal includes signatures from Chuck Schumer, Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, and Adam Schiff. The Armenian Council of America says U.S. leadership is essential to securing the prisoners’ release and ensuring accountability.

has been elected to the World Heritage Committee for the first time, securing 105 out of 161 votes during the Genera...
11/25/2025

has been elected to the World Heritage Committee for the first time, securing 105 out of 161 votes during the General Assembly in Paris on November 24.

The result was the highest among all candidates in the election round, which the Armenian Foreign Ministry says “reflects the high level of confidence of the international community in Armenia’s efforts in the field of cultural heritage preservation.”

As a committee member, Armenia will support international efforts to protect, preserve, and restore cultural and natural heritage sites worldwide, while promoting the fundamental principles of the World Heritage Convention.

Dr. Christina Maranci, Mashtots Professor of Armenian Studies at Harvard University, will present a lecture on a newly d...
11/25/2025

Dr. Christina Maranci, Mashtots Professor of Armenian Studies at Harvard University, will present a lecture on a newly discovered Armenian hymnal during NAASR’s Christmas Open House on December 18, 2025.

The illustrated talk, titled “An Armenian Mystery: T’adēvosyan, Worcestershire Sauce, and a Newly Discovered Sharaknots at Harvard,” will explore the recently acquired 14th-century manuscript’s artwork and history. Maranci will discuss its patron, Bishop Manuēl of Bjni, and trace the hymnal’s extraordinary journey from Sanahin Monastery to Europe and ultimately to the United States.

The event begins at 7:00 p.m. Eastern at NAASR’s Belmont, Massachusetts location and will be simultaneously streamed on Zoom and YouTube for remote attendees.

Participants will enjoy light refreshments and receive a one-day 20% discount at the NAASR bookstore.

The lecture offers a rare glimpse into medieval Armenian religious manuscripts and the fascinating paths such treasures take across centuries and continents.

Armenia has been selected to host two significant World Health Organization to***co control conferences in 2027, marking...
11/25/2025

Armenia has been selected to host two significant World Health Organization to***co control conferences in 2027, marking a major recognition of the country’s role in global public health efforts.

On November 22 in Geneva, during the 11th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the WHO Framework Convention on To***co Control, Armenia was elected to host the 12th Conference of the Parties (COP12) and the fifth session of the Meeting of the Parties (MOP5). Both events will take place in Yerevan in 2027.

The selection reflects growing international confidence in Armenia as a key stakeholder in public health protection and the global fight against to***co use and illicit to***co trade. The country will now play a critical role in combating what WHO calls the to***co “epidemic.”

The WHO Framework Convention on To***co Control is the first international legal instrument in public health, designed to protect current and future generations from to***co-related diseases and deaths.

The Conference of the Parties, which meets every two years, serves as the Convention’s highest decision-making body and brings together government officials, civil society organizations, academics, and other stakeholders to advance to***co control measures worldwide.

11/24/2025

Playful “duel” between Armenian sports stars Artur Aleksanyan and Arman Tsarukyan.

The International Festival has gained international recognition, capturing the attention of prestigious fashion and ...
11/24/2025

The International Festival has gained international recognition, capturing the attention of prestigious fashion and culture publication .

Vogue Hong Kong published a comprehensive article covering the 3rd edition of the festival, which is organized by the Yerevan Municipality. The feature highlighted exclusive open-air performances by two of Russia’s most renowned ballet companies, the Bolshoi Theater of Moscow and the Mariinsky Theater of St. Petersburg, which took place in the Armenian capital.

The Vogue coverage marks a significant milestone for the festival, showcasing Yerevan’s growing prominence as a cultural destination on the world stage.

Areg Khachatryan, a child battling cancer who had a memorable encounter with football star Cristiano Ronaldo, has died, ...
11/24/2025

Areg Khachatryan, a child battling cancer who had a memorable encounter with football star Cristiano Ronaldo, has died, according to an announcement by Armen Martirosyan, founding director of the Children’s Health Foundation of Armenia.

The young boy met the Portuguese footballer in Yerevan during the first round of World Cup qualifying matches, before Portugal’s game against Armenia. During their meeting, Ronaldo signed Areg’s jersey, creating a cherished moment for the child.

The Children’s Health Foundation of Armenia shared the sad news on social media, marking the loss of a young life in the fight against cancer.

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