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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.
A Belgian-Armenian's Journey to Village Life in Artsakh
A village called Kornidzor
A diaspora Armenian from Belgium spent four months living in Kornidzor, a village of roughly 1,000 residents in the Artsakh mountains, following a sabbatical from work. The author, who grew up speaking little Armenian, documented daily life in the village—from learning the langua
SDHP Armenia Calls on Voters Ahead of June 7 Election
Appeal of the SDHP Armenia Executive Committee
The Social Democratic Hunchakian Party (SDHP) Armenia Executive Committee has issued an appeal to Armenian voters regarding elections scheduled for June 7. The statement characterizes the vote as more than a routine electoral choice, suggesting significant implications for the co
Five Azerbaijani sailors killed in Sea of Azov drone strikes
Five Azerbaijani sailors killed as cargo ships struck in Sea of Azov
Five sailors died after two cargo vessels were struck by drones in the Sea of Azov near the Russian port of Taganrog, according to Azerbaijan's foreign ministry. The dry cargo ships Natra and Zirkon were traveling from Turkey to Rostov-on-Don to load grain when the incident occur
Armenia Developing Major AI Computing Center, Minister Says
Armenia Set to Become a Global Center for AI Computing Power, Says Minister
Armenia is moving forward with construction of a major artificial intelligence computing center, according to a government minister, positioning the country as a potential hub for AI computing infrastructure globally. The development represents a significant technology investment
Global campaign launches for Hovannisian Library in Yerevan
Fundraising campaign to establish Richard G. Hovannisian Library in Yerevan
A worldwide fundraising effort has begun to complete the Richard G. Hovannisian Library in Yerevan, Armenia. The library will house over 10,000 books and documents collected by the late UCLA professor, a pioneering scholar of Armenian history and genocide studies. Hovannisian, bo
Late Scholar's Book on Armenian Revolutionary Federation Published
Late Garabet K. Moumdjian’s Book “The Armenian Revolutionary Federation and Constitutionalism In The Ottoman Empire, 1895-1908” Published
Bloomsbury Press has published a posthumous academic work by Dr. Garabet K. Moumdjian titled "The Armenian Revolutionary Federation and Constitutionalism In The Ottoman Empire, 1895-1908." The book examines the Armenian Revolutionary Federation's role during a critical period in
Armenian Night at the Pops celebrates U.S. 250th anniversary
A unique night marks the 250th anniversary of the United States
The 74th annual "Armenian Night at the Pops" took place May 23 at Boston Symphony Hall, dedicated to the United States' 250th anniversary. Boston Pops conductor Keith Lockhart programmed a rare work by Armenian-American composer Alan Hovhaness titled "Ode to Freedom," originally
Armenian Ambassador Discusses Child Rights Reforms at UNICEF Event
Armenian Ambassador highlights child rights reforms at UNICEF event in Greece
Armenia's Ambassador to Greece, Tigran Mkrtchyan, participated in a UNICEF-organized children's rights conference at the International Hellenic University in Thessaloniki. The high-level event convened ambassadors, international organization representatives, and child welfare exp
Armenian Revolutionary Federation Rejects Pashinyan
Nikol Pashinyan, We Reject You
The Central Committee of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation Eastern U.S. issued a statement on June 5, 2026, rejecting Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan ahead of Armenia's parliamentary elections. The statement, addressed to diaspora Armenians, criticizes Pashinyan on multiple gr
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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.
U.S. State Department Affirms Armenian Citizens' Right to Self-Determination
U.S. State Department: Only Armenian Citizens Should Decide Armenia’s Political Future
The U.S. State Department has reiterated its support for Armenia's sovereignty, territorial integrity, and the right of Armenian citizens to determine their own political future, according to a statement from the department. The declaration underscores Washington's commitment to
Ameriabank and FMO Agree on €120M Finance Initiative
Ameriabank and FMO Sign EUR 120 Million Agreement to Support MSMEs and Advance Green Finance in Armenia
Ameriabank and the Dutch development bank FMO have signed a €120 million agreement to expand financial access for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises in Armenia while advancing green finance initiatives. The partnership aims to improve lending opportunities for MSMEs acros
Russia Says Armenia's EU Ties Require Legal Solutions
Overchuk calls issues arising from Armenia’s European aspirations a “working situation”
Russia's Deputy Prime Minister Alexey Overchuk said Moscow views legal conflicts arising from Armenia's European aspirations as a routine matter requiring dialogue and professional cooperation, not political confrontation. Speaking at the St. Petersburg International Economic For