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Award-Winning Authors Launch New Book at NAASR
Award Winning Authors Sarah Ignatius and Dana Walrath to Launch The Kaleidoscope of Destiny at NAASR
Award-winning authors Sarah Ignatius and Dana Walrath will launch their book The Kaleidoscope of Destiny at the National Association for Armenian Studies and Research (NAASR) in Belmont, Massachusetts. The event is being organized in partnership with the International Armenian Li
Former Police Commander Prosecuted Over 2008 Protest Response
Former Police Troops Commander Grigor Grigoryan Prosecuted Over Use of Tear Gas Grenades During March 1, 2008 Protests
A prosecutor's decision dated September 4, 2026, has initiated prosecution against Grigor Grigoryan, former commander of Armenia's Police Troops, regarding his use of tear gas grenades during the March 1, 2008 protests in Yerevan. The March 1 incident occurred following the dispu
Trump Envoy Praises Armenian and Azerbaijani Leaders
“Pragmatic, Courageous, Strong”: Trump Envoy Praises Pashinyan and Aliyev
A Trump administration envoy has publicly praised both Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, characterizing them as "pragmatic, courageous, and strong." The comments were shared by U.S. President Donald Trump on his Truth Social platform.
Armenian Parliament Speaker meets Qatar's Ambassador
Armenian Parliament Speaker receives Qatar’s Ambassador
Armenia's National Assembly Speaker Ruben Rubinyan met with Mansour Abdullah Salem Saad Al-Sulaiti, Qatar's Ambassador to Armenia, on September 4. The ambassador congratulated Rubinyan on his recent election to the speaker position. During the meeting, both sides expressed satisf
EU Parliament Trade Committee Approves Tariff Relief for Armenia
European Parliament Trade Committee Backs Temporary Tariff Relief for Armenian Goods
The European Parliament's Committee on International Trade (INTA) has approved temporary tariff relief measures for Armenian goods, according to reporting from Massis Post. The decision represents support from European lawmakers for trade concessions that could benefit Armenian e
EU Parliament Approves Tariff Relief for Armenian Exports
EU Parliament committee approves trade liberalization measures for Armenian products
The European Parliament's Committee on International Trade approved temporary removal of tariffs on Armenian products entering the European Union, following Russian trade restrictions imposed since May 2026. The committee voted 35-2-3 in favor on September 3. The two-year measure
Armenian Americans weigh candidates' records on community issues
Navigating the Massachusetts and New Hampshire primaries as an Armenian American voter
An editorial from The Armenian Weekly examines how Armenian American voters in Massachusetts and New Hampshire should evaluate 2026 primary candidates, emphasizing demonstrated commitment to Armenian concerns over campaign rhetoric. The article focuses on three races: the Massach
Ninth Yerevan International Book Festival Opens
Ninth Yerevan International Book Festival Opens at National Gallery of Armenia
The ninth Yerevan International Book Festival has opened at the National Gallery of Armenia in the capital. The annual event brings together authors, publishers, and book enthusiasts from Armenia and abroad to celebrate literature and reading culture. The festival provides a plat
Court Extends Detention of Prosperous Armenia Party Leader Tsarukyan
Court extends Gagik Tsarukyan’s detention by two months
A Yerevan court has extended the pretrial detention of Gagik Tsarukyan, leader of the Prosperous Armenia Party and prominent businessman, for an additional two months. The September 4 decision follows a prosecution request at the Yerevan Court of General Jurisdiction. Tsarukyan w
Israeli Diplomat's Armenian Heritage Used in Political PR Strategy
Israel’s PR instrumentalizes a diplomat’s Armenian and Arab Christian lineage
The Armenian Weekly examines how Israel has instrumentalized an Arab Christian diplomat with Armenian ancestry in its public relations efforts. George Deek, born in 1984, serves as Israel's Special Envoy to the Christian World and previously as ambassador to Azerbaijan. His pater
Florian Escudié Appointed France's Ambassador to Armenia
Florian Escudié: France's New Ambassador to Armenia
Florian Escudié has been appointed as France's new ambassador to Armenia, according to reporting from Hetq. He succeeds Olivier Decottignies, who served in the diplomatic post since July 2023. The appointment reflects ongoing diplomatic representation between France and Armenia,