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A U.S. diplomat said Armenia’s tourism industry is gaining international attention and voiced optimism about deepening U.S.-Armenia relations, citing the contributions of the Armenian-American diaspora and U.S.-supported initiatives that have helped promote the country abroad. In an interview with The Armenian Report, Nathan Austin, a Foreign Service Officer at the U.S. Department of State, described Armenia as “a wonderful tourism destination” and pointed to projects backed by diaspora members and U.S.-based organizations that have helped develop the country’s tourism industry. “The United States is fortunate to have a strong Armenian diaspora that remains deeply connected to Armenia,” Austin said, citing…

During The Armenian Report’s coverage of Armenia’s Republic Day military parade in Yerevan’s Republic Square, our team conducted Q&A interviews with citizens who came to watch the event. One of the main questions asked was whether this was the right time to hold a military parade while Armenian prisoners of war remain in Azerbaijani jails. The question was inspired by the recent audio message of former Artsakh State Minister Ruben Vardanyan, who criticized the decision to organize the parade under the current circumstances and called it morally wrong while Armenian detainees remain imprisoned in Baku. Despite the criticism surrounding the…

EXCLUSIVE: The Armenian Report had an exclusive interview with former Armenian hostage and prisoner of war Lebanese-Armenian Vicken Euljekjian, who returned to Armenia on January 14, 2026, after spending more than five years in Azerbaijani captivity. He returned together with three other Armenian captives — Gevorg Sujyan, Davit Davtyan, and Vagif Khachatryan — as part of a release process between Armenia and Azerbaijan. During the interview, Euljekjian spoke about the emotional moment of returning home, the health problems he says developed during captivity, the struggles he now faces in Armenia, and the losses his family suffered while he was imprisoned.…

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 he could clearly envision Armenia’s future under Pashinyan. “The last eight years have had quite a few positive aspects. The European Political Community summit was held here, which was…

As Armenia prepares for its high-stakes parliamentary elections on June 7, political tensions are rising across the country, with debates over leadership, security, peace negotiations, and the nation’s future dominating public conversation. Against this backdrop, The Armenian Report took to the streets of Yerevan to ask ordinary citizens a direct question: Does Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan deserve to be re-elected for a third term? Over the course of roughly two hours, The Armenian Report spoke with an estimated 60 to 70 people in central Yerevan, attempting to capture the mood of the public just weeks before Armenians head to the…

Armenia marked Republic Day on Thursday with a large military parade in central Yerevan, showcasing newly acquired military equipment from India, France, China, and Iran. The event took place in Republic Square on the 108th anniversary of the proclamation of the First Republic of Armenia, which was established after centuries of foreign rule. The Armenian Report was in Republic Square covering the event the atmosphere among citizens, and reactions surrounding the display of Armenia’s new military capabilities ahead of the country’s upcoming parliamentary elections on June 7. Hundreds of Armenian soldiers marched through the center of Yerevan during the parade.…

On the eve of April 24, thousands of people filled the streets of Yerevan, carrying torches and walking toward the Tsitsernakaberd Memorial to honor the victims of the Armenian Genocide. The annual march brought together locals, diaspora Armenians, and foreign visitors, each carrying their own understanding of history, memory, and identity. The Armenian Report was there, speaking with participants to understand what this day means to them. One young participant said that the Armenian Genocide is not only a historical event tied to 1915, but part of a longer process that led to the formation of the Armenian diaspora. According…

Armenians voted Sunday in one of the country’s most consequential parliamentary elections since the 2018 Velvet Revolution, with voters choosing between Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s ruling Civil Contract party and a fragmented opposition seeking to end his eight-year hold on power. Polling stations opened at 8 a.m. and closed at 8 p.m. across the country. More than 2.4 million citizens were registered to vote in an election closely watched by domestic observers and the international community during ongoing peace negotiations with Azerbaijan, growing geopolitical tensions and deep political polarization at home. Eighteen political parties and alliances competed for seats in…

On the eve of April 24, thousands of people filled the streets of Yerevan, carrying torches and walking toward the Tsitsernakaberd Memorial to honor the victims of the Armenian Genocide. The annual march brought together locals, diaspora Armenians, and foreign visitors, each carrying their own understanding of history, memory, and identity. The Armenian Report was there, speaking with participants to understand what this day means to them. One young participant said that the Armenian Genocide is not only a historical event tied to 1915, but part of a longer process that led to the formation of the Armenian diaspora. According…