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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.
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.
Armenia to Forgive Loan Obligations for Artsakh Displaced
Armenian Government to Forgive Certain Loan Obligations of Thousands Displaced from Artsakh
The Armenian government announced a policy to forgive certain loan obligations for thousands of Armenians displaced from Artsakh following the 2023 conflict. The relief measure targets individuals who fled the region and faced financial hardship as a result of displacement. The p
U.S. International Development Board Approves TRIPP Company
U.S. Approves Creation of TRIPP Development Company
The Board of Directors of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation has approved the creation of TRIPP Development Company, according to reporting from Massis Post. The announcement was made in Washington, DC. TRIPP appears to be a new development-focused entity oper
Rubio Says Armenia-Azerbaijan Conflict Ended With New Agreement
Rubio: Armenia-Azerbaijan Conflict Ended With Agreement I Signed Yesterday
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict has concluded following an agreement he signed, according to reporting from Massis Post. The statement suggests a diplomatic resolution to the longstanding regional dispute that has seen multiple flare-
Armenia's June Elections Could Reshape Russia Relations
Armenian elections and the path to decoupling from Russia
Armenia's June 7 parliamentary elections may signal a historic shift in the country's geopolitical alignment, according to analysis in The Armenian Weekly. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's push toward European Union membership and away from Russian influence has prompted Moscow t
Armenia balances EU ties amid Russian pressure ahead of election
Selective interference framing intensifies Russian economic pressure
Armenia faces mounting pressure from Russia over its European integration efforts as the country prepares for June parliamentary elections. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's government is pursuing closer EU relations while formally remaining in the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU),
Pashinyan Accuses Opposition Leaders of EAEU Obstruction
Pashinyan Accuses Three Opposition Leaders of Creating Problems for Armenia Within the EAEU
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has accused three opposition leaders of creating problems for Armenia within the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), according to reporting from Massis Post. The statement reflects ongoing political tensions in Armenia between the current government and
Pashinyan and Erdoğan Meet to Discuss Bilateral Relations
Pashinyan and Erdoğan Discuss Bilateral Relations and Regional
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held discussions on bilateral relations and regional matters, according to reporting from Massis Post. The meeting represents continued diplomatic engagement between the two neighboring countries.
EU Seeks Ways to Boost Armenia Support in Near Term
EU Looking for Ways to Increase Support for Armenia in the Short Term, Says Commissioner Kos
European Commission officials are exploring methods to increase financial and political support for Armenia in the short term, according to Commissioner Kos. The statement came during discussions with Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan in Brussels. The EU's move reflects e
ANCA Plans Major Capitol Hill Advocacy Push for 2026 Midterms
ANCA launching pre-election Capitol Hill mobilization
The Armenian National Committee of America will host Strategic Advocacy 2026 in Washington, D.C. on September 14-15, 2026, bringing Armenian American advocates from more than 30 states to Capitol Hill 50 days before the November midterm elections. The two-day mobilization will fo
Armenian Customs Seizes Nearly €1 Million in Undeclared Cash
Armenian Customs Uncover €956,400 in Undeclared Cash at Zvartnots Airport
Armenia's State Revenue Committee announced that customs officials at Zvartnots International Airport in Yerevan discovered €956,400 in undeclared cash during a routine inspection. The seizure represents a significant enforcement action by Armenian customs authorities against cur
Civil Society Calls for Release of Artsakh Activist in Armenia
The Region in Brief
Armenian civil society organizations have appealed to the Council of Europe and international bodies over the arrest of Arthur Osipyan, an Artsakh activist, citing concerns that criminal proceedings against him may be politically motivated. Osipyan was detained following a May co
Zvartnots Museum Installs New Illumination System
“Temple of Lights”: New Illumination System Unveiled at Zvartnots Historical and Cultural Reserve-Museum
The Zvartnots Historical and Cultural Reserve-Museum in Yerevan has unveiled a new illumination system designed to enhance the visitor experience at the UNESCO World Heritage site. The project, dubbed "Temple of Lights," modernizes how the historic 7th-century Armenian church rui