New Report Alleges Anti-Artsakh Armenian Hate Speech Reached Unprecedented Levels During Armenia’s 2026 Election Campaign
A new report by the Regional Center for Democracy and Security (RCDS) alleges that hate speech targeting Armenians forcibly displaced from Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) reached unprecedented levels during Armenia’s 2026 parliamentary election campaign, raising concerns about political polarization, social cohesion, and the treatment of vulnerable communities. The report, which monitored public discourse throughout May, differs from the organization's previous assessments by focu
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Made in Armenia: Homegrown Atlant Rocket System Successfully Tested in Live-Fire Military Exercise
Armenian military personnel conducted a live-fire exercise featuring the domestically produced Atlant multiple-launch rocket system, testing the country's growing defense manufacturing capabilities and ongoing efforts to strengthen military readiness. According to Armenia’s Ministry of Defense, soldiers from a rocket artillery unit carried out a series of training missions as part of a planned combat preparedness exercise. The drills included the engagement of simulated targe
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Armenia’s Yervand Mkrtchyan Wins Gold, Sets National Record at Balkan Track and Field Championships
Armenia delivered an impressive performance at the Balkan Athletics Championships held in Volos, Greece, on June 20–21, with distance runner Yervand Mkrtchyan capturing gold and setting a new national record. Mkrtchyan won the men's 3,000-meter race in a time of 7:52.75, securing the championship title while also establishing a new Armenian record in the event. The achievement adds to a remarkable season for the Armenian athlete, who recently claimed victory in the 1,500-mete
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Azerbaijan’s “Western Azerbaijan” Festival Raises Concerns Over Territorial Claims Against Armenia
A festival in Baku titled “The Heritage of Western Azerbaijan: Return to Historical Roots” has drawn renewed attention to Azerbaijan’s promotion of the controversial concept of “Western Azerbaijan,” a term used by Azerbaijani officials to refer to the territory of present-day sovereign Armenia. According to Azerbaijani affairs expert Tatevik Hayrapetyan, the event shows what she describes as a growing state-backed campaign that goes beyond historical narratives and increasing
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