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Last month Armenia adopted new gun laws. The Armenian Report went on the streets of Yerevan to ask its citizens what they think of the new law that will allow Armenian citizens to carry weapons. The adoption of this law in Armenia has given rise to many controversial opinions. Some say it will help the country better defend itself in the wake of the 2020 military defeat to Azerbaijan. While opponents of the bill worry that it could lead to an increase in gun-related crime in the country. The people we spoke with told us different opinions on gun laws.…

The Armenian Report is excited to launch new series where we bring you the voices of Armenian citizens right from the streets of Yerevan. In our first series, we asked citizens of Armenia their opinion on the normalization of Armenia-Turkey relations. If they believe it is necessary at this stage? And, if they think Turkey is ready without preconditions? The people who took part in our survey mainly mentioned that they do not think that it’s the right time for normalization of relations, as Armenia has not yet recovered from the aftermath of the 44-day Artsakh war. In addition, they…

For some Russians these scary and uncertain times — and for others it’s an opportunity to vacation in Armenia. Since the start of the Ukraine-Russia war, thousands of Russians have been going to Armenia. Due to the Russian ruble inflation, Russians are leaving and going to Armenia for an unknown period of time. Until February 2022, there was a large flow of Armenians going to Russia, but now it’s the opposite. On the streets of Armenia, every 10th person is Russian. Before March 8 sanctions, there were reportedly upwards of 42 flights a day from Moscow to Yerevan. Every 5-15…

On Sunday, April 23, a group of Armenian-American hikers came together to participate in a unity hike in the Glendale mountains of California. The purpose of the hike was to honor the 108th Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day. During the hike, the group carried a massive 200 ft. Armenian flag, accompanied by numerous Artsakh flags. The hike was planned and organized by Alex Badalian and Elizabeth Dovlatyan. source

The Armenian Report spoke with the citizens gathered in Freedom Square who have been participating in the rallies for several days. Many of the citizens took part today in both the Resistance movement organized an awareness march and the rally convened by the leader of the “Homeland” party Arthur Vanetsyan. According to the citizens, they will not allow the authorities to hand over Artsakh and Armenia to theIR enemy. “The homeland is our sanctity, we must defend it at all cost. Those people who oppose these rallies, they must remember that soon we can lose the homeland, we must stand…

On a rainy evening in Yerevan, the streets glowed with the light of thousands of torches. People of all ages walked together through the capital city of Armenia, honoring the memory of the 1.5 million Armenians who were killed in the Armenian Genocide 110 years ago. Every year, on the eve of April 24, the Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF) Youth Organization leads this powerful march. It begins at Republic Square and ends at the Tsitsernakaberd Memorial—the official Armenian Genocide memorial that stands on a hill overlooking Yerevan. This year, the rain did not stop the crowds. With torches in hand…

Armenia’s opposition groups continued holding several mass rallies across Armenia today. The Armenian Report began its coverage at Freedom Square to Republic Square. Our on the ground reporter tells us more people are joining the rally each day. Artur Vanetsyan led he rally from Freedom Square where they were met with Armenia Alliance which is led by Ishhan Saghatelyan. The protests are a response to Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s recent statements where he hinted at making concessions regarding the status of Artsakh. source

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Today, on February 20, the Aparan Winter Festival was held on the snowy mountains of Khachasar of Aparan’s Aragatsotn region. The festival was organized by the Aparan municipality. The Armenian Report was there to cover the winter event where more than 3,000 people visited the festival. Activities included skiing, alpine skiing, snowboarding, other games, and amateur rafting, paragliding, shooting, etc. People competed in amateur games and won cash prizes. Local residents of Aparan served dishes special to their villages during the festival. Aparan Mayor Karen Yeghiazaryan told us that they have decided to restore the old and popular tradition and…

The Armenian Report spoke with an Armenian citizen in Yerevan who says she’s from Kapan, Syunik and she wants people in Yerevan to wake up. “At the borders, Armenian citizens know the situation — whether in Tavush, Vardenis, Syunik, and Artsakh as well. These people are fighting for their existence. But Yerevan is asleep. I’m begging you all, get out of the coffee shops and restaurants. Participate in the protests and rallies. We are losing our country. Wake up Yerevan! Not wake up Armenia, Armenia is awake. Armenia is awake at the borders. Help those at the borders. It’s not…