More than three years into Russia’s invasion, Kyiv has adapted to the rhythms of war. Resistance has faded into daily routine, yet the consequences of this conflict still ripple far beyond Ukraine, including into the South Caucasus.
Azerbaijani activist Bahruz Samadov was imprisoned for his pro-peace stance. In this open letter, Sheila Paylan highlights the brutal cost of dissent under Azerbaijan’s authoritarian regime and the moral failure of silence in the face of repression.
In EVN Report’s news roundup for the week of June 27: Tensions continue to escalate between the Armenian government and the Church; Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan, who led last year’s opposition protests, has been detained on charges of attempting to overthrow the government; National Security Service officers clash with supporters and clergy at the Holy See of Etchmiadzin while trying to detain another archbishop and more.
Yerevan Wine Days has grown from a modest gathering to a full-blown street festival spanning central Yerevan. A sober writer navigates the music, dance and wine-soaked joy, reflecting on celebration, community and the simple power of shared delight.
Lebanese and Syrian Armenian hairdressers are not only shaping tastes in Armenia’s dining scene but also redefining its beauty industry, blending global techniques with Middle Eastern hospitality to deliver premium service, creativity, and warmth in Yerevan’s top salons.
In a quiet Yerevan garage, a multicultural family reimagines identity, space and cuisine. Hummus Kimchi fuses cultural heritage with urban renewal, offering a fresh look at community, creativity, and culinary storytelling in a post-Soviet cityscape.
Yerevan Ballet Fest returned to Tumanyan Park, transforming the heart of the city into an open-air stage. With performances by the Bolshoi, Mariinsky, and local companies, the week-long festival brought world-class ballet to thousands under the summer sky.
From Berlin’s well-funded, immersive art scene to Yerevan’s under-resourced yet vibrant efforts, this instalment of “Artinerary” not only presents a calendar of cultural events coming up, but imagines what could emerge if Armenia’s artistic potential were fully supported and politically prioritized.
Amid a digital age, film photography finds new life in Yerevan. This personal journey through snowy streets, underground labs, and passionate communities reveals how analog photography reemerged through creativity, limitation and human connection.
In EVN Report’s news roundup for the week of June 20: Israel-Iran conflict starting to have ripple effects in Armenia; Russian-Armenian billionaire is in pretrial detention on charges of inciting the seizure of power; PM Nikol Pashinyan is in Turkey at Erdogan’s invitation and more.
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