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Mellanie Party Design Wedding Decorations Glendale
Mellanie Party Design specializes in wedding and event decorations, offering custom setups for ceremonies, receptions, and special celebrations throughout the Glendale and greater Los Angeles area. The team provides full-service coordination including draping, floral arrangements, backdrops, lighting, and table settings to transform venues for memorable occasions.
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Armenian Heritage Park Celebrates Immigration and Resilience in Boston
Armenian Heritage Park: A living tribute through public art
Armenian Heritage Park, located on Boston's Rose Kennedy Greenway between Faneuil Hall and the North End, serves as a public art installation and gathering space honoring Armenian heritage and the broader immigrant experience. Dedicated in 2012, the park features an iconic abstra
Jerusalem Patriarchate Objects to Removed Genocide Resolution
Jerusalem Armenian Patriarchate Slams Removal of Genocide Proposal from Knesset Vote; Blames Azerbaijani Pressure
The Armenian Patriarchate of Jerusalem has condemned the removal of a genocide recognition proposal from a Knesset vote, attributing the decision to Azerbaijani pressure on Israeli lawmakers. In a formal statement, the Patriarchate called on Israel and Turkey to officially recogn
Armenian Musicians Shape American Popular Music History
Armenian Arts in America: From chart-toppers to jazz innovators
Armenians have made significant contributions to American music across multiple genres, according to a feature in The Armenian Weekly marking America's 250th anniversary. The article highlights pioneering figures including Ross Bagdasarian Sr., who co-wrote Rosemary Clooney's 195
Declassified U.S. Documents Reveal 1958 Soviet-American Aircraft Incident
1958: Soviet Fighter Jets Clash with U.S. Aircraft Over Armenia
Recently declassified U.S. government documents from the Biden administration have shed new light on a 1958 plane crash involving an encounter between Soviet fighter jets and American aircraft over Armenia. The incident, largely obscured from public view for decades, offers histo
Armenian-British soldier killed at Battle of the Somme
The Somme remembers: An Armenian son lost in the First World War
Second Lieutenant Aganoor John Aganoor, born in London to an Armenian father, was killed in action on September 15, 1916, during the Battle of the Somme in World War I. Aganoor, 25, was the son of Petrus Basil Aganoor, a successful businessman and secretary of the Anglo-Armenian
Last Armenian Genocide Survivor Dies at 112
The Three-Body Problem
Mary Ouzghoushian Vartanian, believed to be the last surviving witness of the Armenian Genocide, died at age 112. Born in 1914 in Aintep (modern-day Gaziantep, Turkey), Vartanian fled the genocide with her family, eventually settling in Boston after stops in Syria and Lebanon. Va
How Repeated Images of Genocide Lose Their Power
I recognize it before I see it
An essay in The Armenian Weekly examines how the repeated use of documentary photographs from the Armenian Genocide has dulled their emotional impact. The author reflects on Israel's recent Cabinet recognition of the Armenian Genocide and the media's use of iconic images—includin
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
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
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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.
Israel Recognizes Armenian Genocide; Turkey, Azerbaijan Respond Negatively
Pashinyan, Erdogan and Aliyev are unhappy with Israel’s recognition of the genocide
Israel's Cabinet of Ministers formally recognized the Armenian Genocide on June 28, 2026, ending decades of denial and evasion. The Armenian Weekly analysis notes that Israel's decision, like other countries' recognitions, reflects geopolitical interests rather than moral conside
Israeli Knesset's Armenian Genocide Recognition Criticized
Armenian Genocide recognition used as political scoring card
The Armenian Weekly published commentary criticizing Israel's Knesset resolution recognizing the Armenian Genocide, arguing the move represents political opportunism rather than genuine acknowledgment. The article suggests the Israeli government's timing—coinciding with deteriora
Yerevan Exhibition Marks 80th Anniversary of Great Repatriation
Hope and Disappointment: Yerevan Exhibition Dedicated to Great Repatriation
The History Museum of Armenia in Yerevan has opened a new exhibition titled "Armenia: Open Door" commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Great Repatriation. The exhibition features memoirs and personal accounts, including materials from Anna Semirjyan, offering visitors insight