Independence Movement Film Banned as Pashinyan Government Moves to Rewrite Constitution
A film about Armenia’s independence movement has been banned from airing on television, as the country debates changes to its Constitution that could remove references to the Declaration of Independence. The timing of the decision has raised concerns about whether historical narratives tied to Armenia’s path to statehood are being restricted during a sensitive political moment. A court in Armenia has ruled that the film “Our Path to Independence,” created by Tigran Paskevichy
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American University in Armenia Moves Classes Online After Iran Warns of Targeting U.S. Campuses
The American University of Armenia announced that all classes scheduled for March 30 will take place online. The decision was made as a precaution due to security concerns linked to recent regional developments. The university informed students and staff that the shift to online learning is temporary and preventive. Officials explained that the decision was influenced by statements made by Iran regarding possible actions against American educational institutions in parts of W
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Man Attempts to Strike Pashinyan During Palm Sunday Service at Saint Anna Church in Yerevan
An incident unfolded on March 29 at Saint Anna Church during a Palm Sunday service attended by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and members of his team - which shows the growing tension inside Armenia, even in places of worship. According to available information, the situation began while Pashinyan was inside the church. A young man in the crowd tried to move closer, shouting, “I want to stand in the middle,” as he pushed forward. Security personnel quickly stepped in, stoppin
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Palm Sunday Celebrated at Christianity’s Oldest Nation, Children Take Center Stage
The Armenian Apostolic Church markets celebrating Palm Sunday on March 29 with a series of religious ceremonies at the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, one of the most important spiritual centers for Armenians around the world. The day, which commemorates the Triumphal Entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem, was observed as a special occasion dedicated to children, following a blessing declared by His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians. The ce
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