Armenia Hosts National Weightlifting Championship Ahead of European and World Championships
The 2026 Armenian Weightlifting Championship brought together the nation’s strongest athletes in an intense and emotional competition. The Armenian Report followed every moment of the championship, capturing the dedication, determination, and celebrations of Armenia’s top weightlifters. This year’s championship provided an important opportunity for athletes and coaches to evaluate readiness ahead of the European Championship in Batumi and the World Championship in China later
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Armenian Apostolic Church Accuses Greek Orthodox and Catholic Authorities of Marginalizing Armenians at the Birthplace of Jesus in Bethlehem
The Armenian Apostolic Church has expressed strong objections to recent developments regarding the restoration of the Grotto of the Nativity in Bethlehem, citing repeated exclusion from official announcements and site inspections. The Grotto of the Nativity, one of Christianity’s most sacred sites, is jointly administered by three communities under the centuries-old Status Quo arrangement: the Greek Orthodox Church, the Armenian Apostolic Church, and the Roman Catholic Custod
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Armenia’s Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Longtime Partner Anna Hakobyan Legally Marry After Decades Together and Four Children
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and his longtime partner Anna Hakobyan have officially registered their marriage, formalizing a relationship that began in the mid-1990s and spans nearly three decades and four children. The couple had previously lived in a civil marriage, a fact Pashinyan had publicly addressed in the past. Their decision to legally marry is a significant personal milestone for one of Armenia’s most visible political families. Hakobyan later confirmed
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Ruben Vardanyan Sentenced to 20 Years in Azerbaijani Military Court in Sham Trial
The Baku Military Court has sentenced former Artsakh State Minister and businessman Ruben Vardanyan to 20 years in prison, in a trial widely condemned as a sham judicial process targeting Armenians. Azerbaijani media reported the verdict, which came after a trial criticized for ignoring basic legal standards. Azerbaijani state prosecutors had demanded life imprisonment for Vardanyan. Under Azerbaijani law, life imprisonment can be avoided for individuals over 65 years old. Va
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