May 2, 2026
Nikol Pashinyan told journalists after the previous session of the Government that they do not discuss with Azerbaijan and have never discussed “the issue of the return of the Armenians of Karabakh and Baku, as well as the return of Azerbaijanis to Armenia, because both sides have a provocative effect on the current political situation.”
As for the churches destroyed by Azerbaijan in Artsakh, Nikol Pashinyan cited Artsvashen as an example, noting that “if a mosque is built in Artsvashen and Armenians go and decide to live there, won’t they destroy the mosque?”
It is not known what will happen to the cemeteries in occupied Artsakh, including the “Brotherhood Cemetery”, does Nikol Pashinyan view this issue in the same way as the issue of churches, that he will not make it a subject of discussion at the state level?
The graves of all the martyrs of the first Artsakh liberation war and subsequent wars remained in Artsakh, the grave of Armen Baghdasaryan, who was martyred in the 44-day war of Artsakh in 2020, also remained in Artsakh, in his native Gandzasar.
Armen Baghdasaryan’s mother, Eliza Baghdasaryan, when he was forcibly displaced from Artsakh in September 2023 and could not move his son’s grave In Armenia, the deceased asked to throw a “shell” on his son’s grave so that the Turks could not defile it, but no one took such a step.
of 168.am in a conversation with Eliza Baghdasaryan mentioned that she did not even think that Nikol Pashinyan could suddenly and suddenly raise the problem of destruction of Artsakh’s cultural monuments at the state level.
“If that person has at least a little Armenian conscience left, let him take steps to at least move the graves of our sons to Armenia, at least we will have a place to put flowers and smoke incense. But I don’t believe that he will do something like that, Pashinyan just doesn’t care about this issue, he illegally took our child away, killed us, deprived us of our homeland, he doesn’t care about us,” said Eliza Baghdasaryan.
According to our interlocutor, if Nikol Pashinyan has a desire, he will cooperate with the EU, Russia and various structures that will support him to solve this issue. However, he has clearly shown that he has no desire to address that issue.
Let’s remind that Artsakh Armenians have protested several times near the Government building. Some of the participants of the action were the relatives of those who went missing after the explosion in Stepanakert on September 25, 2023, who demanded a meeting from Nikol Pashinyan, because he is the one negotiating with Azerbaijan.
Relatives of those who died as a result of the military operation that took place on September 19-20, 2023 and were buried in Artsakh also participated in the action. They also demanded that the Government take steps to remove the bodies of their dead relatives from Artsakh and rebury them in Armenia.
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Leading Armenian and Emirati think tanks ink cooperation deal
The Orbeli Center for Analytical Research, a leading Armenian think tank affiliated with the Public Relations and Information Center of the Prime Minister’s Office, has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research (ECSSR), a prominent UAE research center.
The purpose of the memorandum is to promote cooperation in the field of research and analytical activities, as well as to facilitate the exchange of knowledge and expertise.
Under the memorandum, the parties plan to cooperate in the following areas: conducting joint research and preparing analytical materials, organizing expert discussions, roundtables and conferences, exchanging information and experience, and developing the capacities of young researchers.
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Sports continues to unite different nations. Kyokushin Karate World Cup
On April 25-26, the Kyokushin Karate World Cup was held in Yerevan. This is an important event for both Armenian and international sports life, especially since the tournament is organized for the first time in our country.
The President of the International Kyokushin Karate Federation, David Pitkle, and the General Secretary of the World Kyokushin Union, Alexander Pichkunov, arrived in Armenia to watch the tournament.
Such tournaments remind us once again that our focus should be not only on Olympic, but also on non-Olympic sports, supporting the development of sports and the active participation of young people.
Armenia is hosting the Kyokushin Karate World Cup for the first time, with the participation of about 500 athletes from 30 countries.
This is not only a great honor for our country, but also a worthy evaluation of the years of work of Armenian athletes.
Sports continue to unite different nations, creating a platform for strength, respect and solidarity.
Gagik Tsarukyan
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USUP leader lays wreath of loyalty at Sayfo and Armenian Genocide Memorials, r
BEIRUT — On the occasion of the 111th anniversary of the Armenian, Syriac and Kafno Genocide, the President of the Universal Syriac Union Party (USUP) Ibrahim Mrad headed a delegation to visit the Syriac Orthodox St. Ephrem Church in Achrafieh, seat of the Syriac Orthodox Archdiocese of Beirut. They were received by Archbishop Mor Daniel Gouwrieh and Father Charbel Bahi.
During the visit, a wreath was laid at the Sayfo Martyrs Memorial, and prayers were held for the souls of the martyrs. Archbishop Gouwrieh affirmed that the blood of the martyrs will remain a beacon of steadfastness, and that the people will stay rooted in their land, firm in their struggle for truth, justice, and existence. He also expressed his gratitude to the USUP and all those who faithfully uphold the cause of the Church and nation.
The delegation then headed to the Armenian Orthodox Catholicosate in Antelias, where they were received by Bishop Mor Dajad Ashekian, Head of the Catholicosate Chancellery of the Armenian Orthodox Church of Cilicia, along with officials from the Patriarchate’s institutions. There, the delegation laid a wreath at the Armenian Genocide Martyrs Memorial, and prayers were offered for the souls of the martyrs.
On this occasion, the USUP reaffirmed its steadfast commitment to continuing political and legal struggle in defense of the martyrs’ memory, upholding historical justice, and preserving the existence and dignity of the Syriac people in their homeland.
It is worth noting that the Zahle branch of the USUP had participated in commemorating the 111th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, in response to an invitation from the Armenian Church in Zahle. A delegation from the branch, headed by Rabih Azouki, laid a wreath on behalf of the USUP at the memorial in the courtyard of St. Gregory the Illuminator Church, honoring the martyrs of the Armenian Genocide, and commemorating the martyrs of the Sayfo Genocide that targeted the Syriac people, as well as the martyrs of the Mount Lebanon famine, known as Kafno.
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Armenians in Georgia denied permission to commemorate genocide near Turkish Em
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Batumi 2026: Bulgaria and Armenia power to gold
April 25 2026
Batumi 2026: Bulgaria and Armenia power to gold
Karlos Nasar stepped on the platform on Friday at the European Weightlifting Championships in Georgia once again to assert his dominance, while youngster Emma Poghosyan claimed her first senior title.
In the men’s 94 kg category, Nasar reinforced his status as one of the sport’s most explosive talents. The Bulgarian secured the snatch gold with a successful lift of 176 kg, finishing just ahead of Armenia’s Ara Aghanyan, who took silver with 175 kg. Turkiye’s Hakan Şükrü Kurnaz was third with 166 kg.
Nasar demonstrated his ambition by calling for a world-record weight of 183 kg on his third attempt, though the lift went unsuccessful.
He was equally clinical in the clean & jerk, opening with 210 kg to immediately secure the discipline gold and the overall crown. With the absolute title secured, he loaded a massive 223 kg for a world-record attempt. While he fell short of completing the lift, his total of 386 kg earned him the European title.
Aghanyan claimed Armenia’s fourth silver in total with a result of 381 kg, while France’s Romain Imadouchene took the bronze with 370 kg. The French also won silver in the clean & jerk.
https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/batumi-2026-bulgaria-and-armenia-power-to-gold
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Asm. Harabedian’s Statement on President Trump’s Failu
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, April 24, 2026 CONTACT: Sam Villaneda, Tom Steel, [email protected], (916) 319-2041 Asm. Harabedian’s Statement on President Trump’s Failure to Recognize the Armenian Genocide
(PASADENA, CA) – On Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day, Assemblymember John Harabedian, Chair of the California Armenian Legislative Caucus Foundation and the only Armenian serving in the State Legislature, issued the following
“On the very day we honor the memory of 1.5 million Armenians who were systematically murdered, President Trump once again chose silence over truth. By refusing to call the Armenian Genocide what it is, he is perpetuating a dangerous
Each year on April 24, Armenians around the world commemorate the genocide that claimed over 1.5 million lives at the hands of the Ottoman Empire. Recognition is essential. Naming genocide affirms historical truth, honors the victims, and
President Trump’s continued refusal to use the word “genocide,� even on this solemn day of remembrance, undermines decades of advocacy and disregards the moral responsibility to confront injustice with honesty. At a time when the Armenian
California has made its position clear: we will not waver in recognizing the Armenian Genocide.
##### Assemblymember John Harabedian represents the 41st District composed of the cities of La Cañada Flintridge, Pasadena, Altadena, Sierra Madre, Monrovia, Bradbury, San Dimas, La Verne, Claremont,
— Armenia, NATO discuss cooperation and regional securityArmenia11:56, 20 April 2026
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Armenian Minister of Defense Suren Papikyan received Kevin Hamilton, the NATO Secretary General’s Special Representative for the Caucasus and Central Asia, in Yerevan on Monday. According to a readout, Minister Papikyan congratulated Special Representative Hamilton on assuming office and wished him success. “During the meeting, issues related to the current state and prospects of Armenia–NATO cooperation were discussed. The sides also addressed regional and international security issues,” the Defense Ministry said in a statement. Read the article in: العربيةEspañolفارسیFrançaisHayerenРусскийTürkçe中文
Published by Armenpress, original at The process of becoming homeless has begun. If Karapetyan, Tsarukyan, Kocharyan enterApril 17, 2026 The June 7 elections are the last chance for the forces led by former RA presidents Robert Kocharyan and Serzh Sargsyan. About this today in the National Assembly in 2025. Nikol Pashinyan said in his final speech at the discussion of the report on the implementation process and results of the RA government’s program. “There is only one way to overcome the past-present debate: in 2026. The “Strong Armenia” alliance and the PAP do not overcome the passing threshold in the NA elections and do not enter the parliament. The political force that plunges the people into a vortex of disinformation in such an insolent way, through hybrid disinformation, cannot appear in the parliament. That would be a very bad thing. If there is an idea in our public speech that the “Strong RPA” (meaning Samvel Karapetyan’s “Strong Armenia” party), the “Armenia” alliance and the PAP can enter the parliament, it is a disrespectful attitude towards the citizens of Armenia,” he stated. “The people must stand up for peace, the people must send the three-headed war party dogs and shangals and political boshas out of politics,” he announced in the National Assembly. Pashinyan emphasized that the RA Court of Cassation has already made the first decision in the case of confiscation of illegal property. “I am sure that the process of becoming a bum in the circles known to you is irreversible,” he added. Referring to the Karabakh movement, Pashinyan stated that the Republic of Armenia has been standing at the same point for 25 years, starting from 1994-95, and it was a dead end point. “For 30 years, the entire state system has worked with the logic that Artsakh is Armenia, that issue has been resolved, there is no problem, everything is normal. We faced that reality and started asking questions and going after those questions, finding their answers, after which we realized that we are in a trap and we need to get out of it, otherwise we will lose the state,” he said. According to Pashinyan, they are a very effective government, because they brought the country out of the trap. “That was the trap into which we entered with the Karabakh movement, and into which the three-headed war parties and their satellites constantly put us and kept us in a dead end. The reason for the war was the Karabakh movement. There is no Karabakh movement, so there is no war. This is the whole problem, and we consciously followed that path,” the Prime Minister announced. — Pashinyan says police modernisation once seen as unrealistic is now realityArmenia20:28, 16 April 2026
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Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said the country’s police reform programme has delivered results once considered unrealistic, highlighting major upgrades in patrol services and technical capacity. Speaking at a ceremonial session marking the 108th anniversary of Armenia’s police, Pashinyan said the transformation of the patrol service, including modern equipment, vehicles and operational systems had once seemed unrealistic. “When we launched police reforms, it seemed almost impossible to imagine a fully equipped patrol service with modern technology, vehicles and structured development across key areas,” he said. “At the time, it felt distant and unlikely. Today, that has become a reality, and we must now focus on further development,” he added. Pashinyan stressed that reform of the police system must remain an ongoing and continuous process, requiring consistent, day-to-day effort. Read the article in: Armenian:
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