The Armenian Report

09/03/2025

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan attended a massive military parade in Beijing on Wednesday, joining more than 25 foreign heads of state and government. The parade, featuring 10,000 military personnel and hundreds of pieces of military hardware, marked the 80th anniversary of the surrender of imperial Japan, which ended World War II.

Chinese President Xi Jinping was joined by Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un as they watched the 70-minute procession at Tiananmen Square. The event drew sharp criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump, who described the gathering as a conspiracy against the United States.

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Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan attended a massive military parade in Beijing on Wednesday, joining more than 25 foreign heads of state and government. The parade, featuring 10,000 military personnel and hundreds of pieces of military hardware, marked the 80th anniversary of the surrender of...

09/03/2025

The situation of Armenian captives in Azerbaijani prisons has reached a new and dangerous stage. Human rights advocates warn that prisoners are being held in complete isolation, suffering from psychological distress, and even attempting su***de. The government of Azerbaijan is deliberately using Armenian hostages as tools of political pressure, while Armenia has not taken sufficient action to protect its citizens abroad.

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The situation of Armenian captives in Azerbaijani prisons has reached a new and dangerous stage. Human rights advocates warn that prisoners are being held in complete isolation, suffering from psychological distress, and even attempting su***de. The government of Azerbaijan is deliberately using Arm...

09/01/2025

Wife of Armenia’s Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, Anna Hakobyan, recently traveled to China where she joined official events organized by the country’s leadership. Photos shared in Azerbaijani media showed Hakobyan warmly shaking hands with Mehriban Aliyeva, the wife of Azerbaijan’s dictator Ilham Aliyev, and Emine Erdoğan, the wife of Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.

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Wife of Armenia’s Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, Anna Hakobyan, recently traveled to China where she joined official events organized by the country’s leadership. Photos shared in Azerbaijani media showed Hakobyan warmly shaking hands with Mehriban Aliyeva, the wife of Azerbaijan’s dictator I...

09/01/2025

India has taken an important step on the world stage by blocking Azerbaijan’s attempt to become a full member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). This move shows once again that Azerbaijan, despite its efforts to expand influence, is seen as an unreliable and dangerous partner by major powers.

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India has taken an important step on the world stage by blocking Azerbaijan’s attempt to become a full member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). This move shows once again that Azerbaijan, despite its efforts to expand influence, is seen as an unreliable and dangerous partner by major...

09/01/2025

The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) has formally closed its Minsk process and dissolved the Minsk Group, ending more than three decades of international mediation on the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. The decision, adopted on September 1, 2025, came after a joint request by Armenia and Azerbaijan and was endorsed by all 57 participating states.

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The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) has formally closed its Minsk process and dissolved the Minsk Group, ending more than three decades of international mediation on the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. The decision, adopted on September 1, 2025, came after a joint request by Ar...

08/22/2025

Armenian students won two silver medals and one bronze at the 18th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA) in Mumbai, India, from August 11 to 21.

The Armenian team included five students from the A. Shahinyan Specialized Physics and Mathematics School won two silver medals and one bronze medal. The students who represented Armenia were 12th graders Narek Galstyan, Emil Musheghyan, Gor Hasratyan, Vahe Mkrtchyan, and 11th grader Natali Margaryan. Each country could send up to five contestants to compete in the Olympiad. This year, 288 students from 60 countries participated.

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Armenian students won two silver medals and one bronze at the 18th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA) in Mumbai, India, from August 11 to 21.The Armenian team included five students from the A. Shahinyan Specialized Physics and Mathematics School won two silver medals and on...

08/22/2025

Armenia is trying to help refugees from Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) become Armenian citizens after the Azerbaijani military offensive on Artsakh in September 2023.

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan drafted a plan for the displaced population, saying they should settle in Armenia and live, work, and succeed as full citizens. The government has launched a campaign to encourage refugees to apply for citizenship, including mobile units to accept applications on the street and a temporary waiver of fees, which are set to rise sharply in January.

Despite these efforts, many refugees are hesitant to apply. They worry that becoming citizens may affect their refugee status or access to other benefits. Critics say that while the government talks about support, practical help like housing and jobs remains limited, and fast-tracked citizenship does not fully address the difficulties refugees face.

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Armenia is trying to help refugees from Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) become Armenian citizens after the Azerbaijani military offensive on Artsakh in September 2023. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan drafted a plan for the displaced population, saying they should settle in Armenia and live, work, and succ...

08/22/2025

Turkey has begun building a new railway line that Ankara says will one day link directly with the so-called “Zangezur Corridor,” a project long demanded by Azerbaijan. This comes as Armenia faces new pressure after talks in Washington led by the United States.

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Turkey has begun building a new railway line that Ankara says will one day link directly with the so-called “Zangezur Corridor,” a project long demanded by Azerbaijan. This comes as Armenia faces new pressure after talks in Washington led by the United States.The planned Turkish railway will con...

08/21/2025

The Armenian government will pay $3.2 million to a U.S. law firm to defend itself in an international legal case over the national electric company. The company, Electric Networks of Armenia (ENA), is owned by Samvel Karapetyan, a jailed businessman and critic of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.

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The Armenian government will pay $3.2 million to a U.S. law firm to defend itself in an international legal case over the national electric company. The company, Electric Networks of Armenia (ENA), is owned by Samvel Karapetyan, a jailed businessman and critic of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.Pashi...

08/21/2025

TUMO is set to open its first center in India, located in the city of Mumbai later this year. The new facility, which can accommodate up to 1,500 students, is TUMO’s first center in India.

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TUMO is set to open its first center in India, located in the city of Mumbai later this year. The new facility, which can accommodate up to 1,500 students, is TUMO’s first center in India.TUMO is a free-of-charge, after-school program that provides teenagers aged 12 to 18 with 21st-century skills ...

08/21/2025

Armenia and Azerbaijan have not yet decided under what procedure citizens and cargo will move through each other’s territories, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said on Thursday. He explained that discussions are ongoing, and different ideas have been presented during talks, but no final mechanism has been set. Options under consideration include simplified systems similar to biometric passport checks used in other countries.

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08/21/2025

Armenia and Azerbaijan have not yet decided under what procedure citizens and cargo will move through each other’s territories, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said on Thursday. He explained that discussions are ongoing, and different ideas have been presented during talks, but no final mechanism has been set. Options under consideration include simplified systems similar to biometric passport checks used in other countries.

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https://www.thearmenianreport.com/post/pashinyan-dares-armenians-to-start-a-revolution-if-they-reject-his-peace-path

Armenia and Azerbaijan have not yet decided under what procedure citizens and cargo will move through each other’s territories, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said on Thursday. He explained that discussions are ongoing, and different ideas have been presented during talks, but no final mechanism h...