Author: The Armenian Report

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 this year. Federation President Arayik Harutyunyan explained the goals of the championship: “The purpose of holding internal championships in this way is to see our current condition and what reserves we have. It also gives coaches…

As athletes around the world prepare for the upcoming Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympic Games, Armenia’s representative in para cross-country skiing is completing final training sessions in one of the coldest regions of the country. Ahead of the competition, The Armenian Report traveled to the town of Ashotsk in Armenia’s Shirak Province to meet Garik Melqonyan and document his preparations before the Paralympic Games begin. Ashotsk, known for its long winters and extremely low temperatures, provides ideal natural conditions for endurance training in cross-country skiing. The athlete explained that his connection to the sport developed over many years. Cross-country skiing first…

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…

Streets across Armenia’s capital were filled with light as thousands gathered for the annual torchlight march ahead of April 24, marking 111 years since the Armenian Genocide. People of all ages walked together through Yerevan, honoring the memory of the 1.5 million Armenians who were killed. The march is organized each year by the youth wing of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation. It begins in Republic Square and moves through central Yerevan before reaching the Tsitsernakaberd Memorial, the official site dedicated to the victims of the Armenian Genocide. Large crowds took part, carrying torches as they walked in silence and reflection.…

American Woman from Illinois Breaks Down in Yerevan, Shares Family’s Genocide Survival Story in Emotional Interview 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,…

A 19-year-old Diasporan figure skater representing Armenia is building his international career while reconnecting with his roots and contributing to the gradual growth of winter sports in the country. Semen Daniliants has been skating since the age of three and has represented the Armenian national team since 2020. His decision to represent Armenia is closely tied to his family history. He explained that his relatives on his father’s side are Armenian and that his family left Armenia many years ago during difficult times, with only a small number surviving. As a result, later generations in his family grew up with…

In a one-on-one interview with The Armenian Report, Armenian Olympic figure skaters Karina Akopova and Nikita Rakhmanin spoke after returning from the Games, reflecting on an experience that brought both pride and pressure—from the excitement of the Olympic Village to the controversy surrounding their music choice. The skaters said they became aware of the issue during their training camp in Switzerland, where they learned that Azerbaijan had filed a complaint against their short program music, originally titled “Artsakh” by Ara Gevorgyan. The complaint argued that the title carried political meaning. Following discussions by Olympic bodies, the name of the music…

Protests continue to spread among Iranians inside and outside the country as anger grows over reports of deadly crackdowns, mass arrests, executions, and a near-total shutdown of communication across Iran. In Yerevan, Armenia, Iranian citizens gathered near the Iranian Embassy to raise awareness of what they say is a humanitarian crisis unfolding in their homeland. The Armenian Report was present near the Iranian Embassy in Yerevan tonight, where protesters spoke openly about the situation in Iran, describing violence on the streets, fear for loved ones, and years of repression under the current regime. Many said they had not heard from…

With the Winter Olympics approaching, Armenian athletes are intensifying their training in some of the country’s harshest conditions, determined to compete at the highest level on the world stage. Journalist Ani Khachatryan of The Armenian Report recently traveled to Ashotsk in Armenia’s Shirak region to document preparations by Olympic hopefuls, cross-country skiers Mikayel Mikayelyan and Katya Galstyan. Ashotsk is widely known as the coldest area in Armenia and is often referred to as the “Siberia of Armenia.” The region has recorded some of the country’s lowest temperatures, including an absolute minimum of minus 42.2 degrees Celsius (minus 43.9 degrees Fahrenheit)…

As 2025 moves closer to its end, people across Armenia are already preparing for the New Year holidays. Streets are becoming busier, shops are filling with decorations, and families are starting to plan how and where they will celebrate. To better understand these traditions and choices, The Armenian Report spoke with citizens about how they celebrate New Year and whether they plan to spend it in Armenia or abroad. Many of those asked said they plan to celebrate New Year in their homeland. They explained that celebrating in Armenia has deep meaning for them and is part of their identity.…