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Golden Apricot 2026 Opens With FIAPF Accreditation
Golden Apricot 2026: A cinematic map of memory and borders
The 23rd Golden Apricot Yerevan International Film Festival, running July 12-19, 2026, has secured accreditation from the International Federation of Film Producers, elevating its standing in the global festival circuit. The festival program emphasizes regional cinema addressing
Armenian Cypriots Navigate History, Identity, and Recognition
Neither Empowered nor Erased: Armenian Cypriots and the Politics of Recognition
An essay in The Armenian Weekly examines the Armenian community in Cyprus, tracing its presence from the fourth century through modern times. The article documents how Armenians arrived through Byzantine resettlement policies, established themselves as a commercial and intellectu
C-Rouge to perform symphonic folk concert in Armenia
C-Rouge to perform at Koghb Vardavar
Lebanese-Armenian composer and producer C-Rouge (Serouj Baghdassarian) will perform "Symphonic Folk: The Epic Sound of Armenia" with the Armenian State Symphony Orchestra on July 11 in Koghb, a village in Armenia's Tavush Province, as part of Vardavar Festival celebrations. Baghd
Armenia Performs First Remote Robotic Surgery
Armenia’s First Remote Robotic Surgery Successfully Performed at Slavmed Medical Center
Slavmed Medical Center in Yerevan has successfully completed Armenia's first remote robotic surgery, marking a significant advancement in the country's medical technology capabilities. The procedure represents a major milestone for the private medical facility, which has been exp
U.S. Engineering Firm Surveys TRIPP Project in Meghri
U.S. Engineering Firm Surveys TRIPP Project Site
AECOM, a U.S.-based engineering and consulting firm, has completed a survey of the TRIPP project site in Meghri, according to Massis Post. The survey represents a development in the project's planning and assessment phase. TRIPP, which aims to improve infrastructure and connectiv
Writer reflects on light through Armenian spiritual tradition
Images of light
A personal essay published in The Armenian Weekly explores the theme of light across multiple dimensions—astronomical, artistic, and spiritual. The author reflects on the summer solstice and its decreasing daylight, references historical sites like Stonehenge and MIT's famous equ
Armenian Education Minister Attends Paris Summit on Education Reform
Education Minister Zhanna Andreasyan Participates in Transforming Education Summit+4 in Paris
Armenian Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sports Zhanna Andreasyan participated in the Transforming Education Summit+4 in Paris. The summit brings together government officials and education leaders to discuss reforms and policy initiatives in the global education sect
Remembering Grandmother Through Cherry Jam and Memory
A jar of cherry jam
The Armenian Weekly has published a poignant personal essay honoring Angel Der Arakelian, a recently deceased grandmother. The piece centers on the author's memories of receiving homemade cherry jam—made from fruit gathered in the Troodos Mountains of Cyprus—as a cherished ritual
Armenian Statistical Methods Applied to Modern Astronomy
Old Ideas, New Discoveries: Armenian Statistical Methods Find New Applications in Astronomy and Cosmology
Researchers have found new applications for statistical methodologies developed by Armenian scientists, extending their use into contemporary astronomy and cosmology research. According to Massis Post, scientific innovations sometimes require decades before technological advances
Armand Alaverdian (Pianist) Los Angeles
Armand Alaverdian is a pianist based in Los Angeles offering live music for weddings, special events, and private functions. He also provides piano instruction for students of various skill levels. With a perfect rating from clients, he brings professional musicianship to celebrations and educational settings throughout the greater Los Angeles area.
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Armenian PM Files Defamation Lawsuits Against Former MPs
Pashinyan Files Defamation Lawsuits Against Former MPs
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has filed defamation lawsuits against former Members of Parliament Sofia Hovsepyan and Edmon Marukyan. The legal action seeks a public apology and monetary damages from both individuals. The suits represent an escalation in political tensio
Armenian Immigrant's Letter Found at Statue of Liberty
Message in a bottle
A fictional narrative published in The Armenian Weekly depicts the discovery of a handwritten letter from an Armenian immigrant hidden in rocks near the Statue of Liberty. The letter, written from the perspective of an Armenian orphan who survived the 1915 Armenian Genocide, refl