Armenian Ex-POW Karlen Stepanyan Dies at 52 After Battling Cancer and Enduring Personal Loss
Karlen Stepanyan, an Armenian serviceman who spent weeks in Azerbaijani captivity following the deadly border clashes of November 2021, has died at the age of 52 after battling cancer. His death became publicly known only days later after filmmaker and activist Hovhannes Ishkhanyan shared the news on social media. As of now, Ishkhanyan appears to be the only person to have publicly reported Stepanyan's passing. According to Ishkhanyan, Stepanyan died three days ago after endu
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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
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Actor Edgar Damatian Enters Emmy Awards Consideration Race for Performance in “A Winter’s Song”
Armenian actor Edgar Damatian is being promoted for Emmy Awards consideration for his performance in “A Winter's Song”, a film that shows Armenia's culture, music, and traditions to a global audience. A recently launched "For Your Consideration" (FYC) campaign shows Damatian in the category of Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series, Movie or Special. The campaign is part of the Emmy Awards process and encourages members of the Television Academy to review and
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Armenia’s Reservoirs Near Full Capacity After Heavy Rains, Boosting Water Security
Armenia’s major reservoirs are nearing full capacity after months of abundant rainfall —a significant boost to the country’s water resources and strengthening prospects for agricultural and environmental sustainability. Meteorologists reported that intense rainfall on June 11 pushed the Aparan Reservoir to 100% capacity, while the water level of Lake Sevan rose by 2 centimeters within just a few hours. “Yesterday’s heavy rainfall left its mark on water resources. The Aparan R
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