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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.
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Armenia, Russia Discuss Nuclear Plant Extension Plans
Pashinyan, Rosatom Chief Discuss New Nuclear Plant Proposals Amid Push for Energy Diversification
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan met with Alexey Likhachev, director general of Russia's state nuclear corporation Rosatom, in Yerevan to discuss proposals for extending the operational lifespan of Armenia's Nuclear Power Plant (ANPP). The discussion centered on energy div
Armenia Ranks 59th in Global Innovation Index 2026
Armenia ranks 59th in Global Innovation Index 2026
Armenia maintained its 59th position among 139 economies in the World Intellectual Property Organization's Global Innovation Index 2026, released September 29. The country improved its Innovation Outputs ranking to 52nd from the previous year, though Innovation Inputs stood at 77
Armenian PM Pashinyan Meets IMF Official on Cooperation
Nikol Pashinyan and Alexander Tieman Discuss Armenia-IMF Cooperation
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan met with Alexander Tieman, a senior International Monetary Fund official, to discuss ongoing cooperation between Armenia and the IMF. The discussion covered economic matters relevant to Armenia's financial engagement with the international
Journalist's Diary: Information Access and State Transparency
The Cost of Information: A Journalist’s Diary
In a piece examining the challenges facing modern journalism, Hetq explores how restricted access to public information affects reporting. The article reflects on the difficulties journalists encounter when state institutions withhold documents, classify data, or provide incomple
History Museum of Armenia Forges Global Partnerships
Guardians of Antiquity: How Crisis and Collaboration are Reshaping the History Museum of Armenia
The History Museum of Armenia is expanding its international reach through collaborations with major institutions including the British Museum and the Louvre, according to museum director Davit Poghosyan in an interview with Hetq. Poghosyan discussed how the museum has navigated
Armenia's Security Council Meets Under PM Pashinyan
PM Pashinyan chairs Security Council sitting
Armenia's Security Council held a regular meeting today chaired by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. President Vahagn Khachaturyan and National Assembly Speaker Ruben Rubinyan attended the session alongside other council members. The agenda focused on matters within the Security Co
Armenian MP Criticizes Opposition Over Baku Stance
MP Manavazyan: Opposition “Ignores” Armenia’s Official Position Because It Prefers to Hear Only Baku’s Voice
Arusyak Manavazyan, head of the ruling Civil Contract faction in Armenia's parliament, has accused the opposition of ignoring the government's official position on Azerbaijan-related matters. According to Manavazyan, opposition lawmakers prefer to align with Baku's statements rat
Armenia falls to Montenegro 3-2 in Nations League match
Armenia lose 3-2 to Montenegro in dramatic Nations League clash
Armenia's national football team lost 3-2 to Montenegro in a UEFA Nations League Group C2 match Monday at the Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium in Yerevan. Despite twice drawing level, Armenia conceded a late goal in the closing stages to drop both points at home. Montenegro sco
Pashinyan, Eurnekian Discuss Airport Development Plans
Pashinyan, Eurnekian Discuss Development Plans for Zvartnots and Shirak Airports
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan met with Corporación América Airports Executive Director to discuss expansion and modernization plans for Armenia's two major airports: Zvartnots International Airport near Yerevan and Shirak Airport in Gyumri. The meeting focused on infrastructure
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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.
OpenAI Halts GPT-6.1 Astra Release Over Safety Issues
OpenAI scraps rollout of new model over safety concerns
OpenAI has decided not to release its new artificial intelligence model GPT-6.1 Astra due to safety concerns, according to an announcement Tuesday. Saachi Jain, head of safety systems at OpenAI, said the AI system—designed to perform tasks like web browsing and app usage independ
Armenia Targets 2029 for EU Visa-Free Travel
Armenia sets 2029 target for visa-free travel with EU
Armenia has set 2029 as the target deadline to complete its EU Visa Liberalisation Action Plan, Interior Minister Arpine Sargsyan announced during a September 28 meeting with European Union officials in Yerevan. Sargsyan, Armenia's chief negotiator in the visa liberalization proc
PACE Report: Armenia Shows Democratic Resilience Despite Challenges
PACE Report on Armenia’s Elections: Society Has Demonstrated Democratic Resilience Despite Shortcomings Observed and Unprecedented External Pressures
The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) has released a report assessing Armenia's recent elections, concluding that society demonstrated democratic resilience despite observed shortcomings and external pressures. The report, issued from PACE's Strasbourg headqu