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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.
Prosperous Armenia Leader Tsarukyan Charged With Fraud
Gagik Tsarukyan Charged With Fraud and Money Laundering
A court in Yerevan has approved a motion to detain Gagik Tsarukyan, founder and leader of the Prosperous Armenia political party, on charges of fraud and money laundering. The detention order marks an escalation in legal proceedings against one of Armenia's most prominent opposit
Armenian Party Official Arrested on State Secrets Charges
Member of “Mother Armenia” Party Board Aregnaz Manukyan arrested on charges of disclosing state secrets
Aregnaz Manukyan, a board member of the "Mother Armenia" political party, has been arrested by Armenia's Investigative Committee on charges of disclosing state secrets. According to the committee, criminal prosecution has been initiated against Manukyan under Article 427, Part 1
Armenia's Diplomatic Strategy Reflects Survival Necessity
Armenia’s Diplomacy Is Not Betrayal – It Is Survival
An opinion piece from Massis Post argues that Armenia's diplomatic approach should not be characterized as betrayal but rather as a pragmatic response to geopolitical realities. The article, by Berge Jololian, references Turkey's hosting of a NATO summit in Ankara as context for
Armenian PM Congratulates Argentina on Independence Day
Armenian PM congratulates Argentine President on Independence Day
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan sent a congratulatory message to Argentine President Javier Gerardo Milei on Argentina's Independence Day. In the message, Pashinyan expressed Armenia's appreciation for longstanding diplomatic relations with Argentina, characterizing them as rooted
Vardanyan's Wife Seeks Support for Humanitarian Delegation to Baku
Ruben Vardanyan’s Wife Issues Statement on International Women’s Humanitarian Delegation’s Planned Visit to Baku
Lusine Vardanyan, wife of detained businessman Ruben Vardanyan, has issued open letters to international and governmental bodies to facilitate a women's humanitarian delegation visit to Baku. The delegation aims to visit Armenian detainees held in Azerbaijan. Vardanyan is seeking
Armenia Adopts Electoral Amendments; Opposition Challenges Constitutionality
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Armenia's National Assembly has passed amendments to the Electoral Code and Law on Referendums requiring voters to be physically present in the country for at least 366 days over a preceding 730-day period. The requirement, based on state border-crossing records, exempts diplomat
Armenia Advances TRIPP Railway Project Despite Iran Concerns
TRIPP project will expand Armenia-Iran trade and serve Iran’s interests
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan defended the TRIPP project on July 9, saying its implementation will expand trade between Armenia and Iran while establishing a railway connection from the Persian Gulf to the Black Sea. The statement came after Iran's Ambassador to Armenia
EU Delivers Remote-Controlled Demining Equipment to Armenia
EU Provides Armenia with Remote-Controlled Demining Machines
The European Union has provided Armenia with remote-controlled demining machines to support the country's ongoing effort to clear landmines from affected areas. The equipment, delivered with EU support, represents international assistance for mine removal operations that have bec
MONEYVAL Report Assesses Armenia's Anti-Money Laundering Efforts
Armenia’s Shortcomings and Progress in Combating Money Laundering: MONEYVAL’s Latest Report
An evaluation team from MONEYVAL, an international financial monitoring organization, visited Armenia in October 2025 to assess the country's effectiveness in combating money laundering, terrorist financing, and weapons proliferation financing. The assessment examined measures Ar
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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Council of Europe Praises Armenia's Anti-Money Laundering Efforts
Council of Europe praises Armenia’s anti-money laundering progress, highlights remaining gaps
The Council of Europe's anti-money laundering body, MONEYVAL, released a report commending Armenia's progress in combating financial crime while identifying areas for improvement. The assessment praised Armenia's national strategies addressing money laundering and terrorist finan
Prosperous Armenia Leader Tsarukyan Arrested in Fraud Investigation
Tsarukyan’s arrest sparks political uproar
Gagik Tsarukyan, leader of Armenia's Prosperous Armenia Party, was arrested on July 6 following coordinated raids on more than 70 locations linked to him, his family, and his Multi Group business empire. Armenia's Investigative Committee alleges that a criminal organization under
Russian Import Restrictions Present Growing Economic Risk to Armenia
Russian Restrictions Pose Limited but Growing Risk to Armenia, Central Bank Board Member Says
A member of Armenia's Central Bank Board has warned that Russian restrictions on Armenian agricultural imports pose a limited but expanding economic risk to the country. The comments come as Russia has begun limiting the entry of certain Armenian farm products, potentially affect