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Pashinyan Criticizes Baku's 'Western Azerbaijan' Claims as Security Threat
Pashinyan Labels Baku’s "Western Azerbaijan" Rhetoric a Threat to Security
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has denounced Azerbaijan's use of the term "Western Azerbaijan" as a security threat to the region, according to reporting from Hetq. The statement reflects ongoing tensions between Yerevan and Baku over territorial nomenclature and histori
Armenia Government Seeks to Recover $2 Billion in Illegally Acquired Assets
Armenia Government Plans to Recover $2 Billion in Illegally Acquired Assets
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced that Armenia's government plans to recover approximately $2 billion in assets that were illegally acquired, according to reporting from Massis Post. The initiative reflects the government's stated commitment to combating corruption and fin
Armenia Has Not Sought Russian Military Base Withdrawal
Armenia Has Never Raised Issue of Russian 102nd Military Base Withdrawal, Pashinyan Says
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated that Armenia has never raised the issue of withdrawing Russia's 102nd Military Base, according to reporting from Yerevan. The 102nd Base, located in Gyumri, has been a cornerstone of Armenian-Russian military cooperation since the Soviet era.
Pashinyan Reaffirms Armenian Heritage of Gandzasar Monastery
Pashinyan Reaffirms Armenian Origins of Gandzasar, Urges Care in Preserving Peace
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has formally reaffirmed Armenia's historical and cultural claims to Gandzasar, an Armenian Apostolic monastery located in the Syunik region. The statement underscores Armenia's position on the monastery's Armenian origins amid ongoing regional tensi
NGOs submit U.N. report on Armenia's enforced disappearances
ICLaw, PRWB submit report on enforced disappearances in Armenia to U.N.
The International and Comparative Law Center and Protection of Rights Without Borders have submitted a joint report to the U.N. Committee on Enforced Disappearances evaluating Armenia's compliance with international obligations. The report notes that Armenia's Criminal Code crimi
Armenian Religious Leaders Meet Trump at White House
Trump hosts Armenian religious leaders, Ambassador at Oval Office
Armenian religious leaders and Armenia's U.S. Ambassador met with President Donald Trump at the White House Oval Office on September 16, 2026. The delegation, representing the Armenian Apostolic Church's Eastern and Western Dioceses, the Catholicosate of the Great House of Cilici
Half of Armenia's Working-Age Population Remains Unemployed
The Face of Armenia's Unemployed: An Untapped Labor Force
A new analysis examines Armenia's significant unemployment crisis, with roughly half the country's working-age population currently outside the labor force. The report explores the demographics of the unemployed—who they are and why they have been excluded from job markets—while
Armenia's National Football Team Unveils Manuscript-Inspired Jerseys
Armenia unveils new national team jerseys inspired by Armenian manuscript art
The Football Federation of Armenia and sportswear company Macron have unveiled new home and away jerseys for the Armenian national football team, drawing design inspiration from centuries-old Armenian manuscript ornamentation. The home jersey features bird-inspired decorative pat
Matenadaran Director Disputes Hajiyev Claims on Armenian History
Matenadaran Director Responds to Hajiyev: “There Are No Blank Pages in Our History”
The director of the Matenadaran, Armenia's ancient manuscript repository, has responded to assertions made by Azerbaijani official Hajiyev regarding historical documentation. The director challenged Hajiyev's characterization of "blank pages" in Armenian history, particularly in
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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EU Parliament approves trade measures supporting Armenian exports
European Parliament to approve trade liberalisation measures for Armenia, MEP Bogdan Zdrojewski tells Public Radio of Armenia
The European Parliament is set to approve temporary trade liberalization measures for Armenia on September 15, suspending import duties on approximately 80% of Armenian exports to the European Union. The initiative aims to support Armenia's economy following recent Russian trade
ICLaw and PRWB Present UN Report on Enforced Disappearances in Armenia
The Issue of Enforced Disappearances and Missing People in Armenia: ICLaw and PRWB Presented a Report to the UN
Two organizations have submitted a report to the United Nations addressing the issue of enforced disappearances and missing people in Armenia. The report, presented by ICLaw and Partners for a Responsible Web and Business (PRWB), examines how Armenia has criminalized enforced dis
Armenian Ambassador Addresses Iran Isolation Question
Armenian Ambassador to U.S. Responds to Question About Joining Efforts to Isolate Iran
Armenia's Ambassador to the United States, Narek Mkrtchyan, has responded to questions regarding whether Armenia would join international efforts to isolate Iran. The ambassador's statement addresses a significant foreign policy question for Armenia, a country with complex region