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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.
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Armenia to Introduce Support Measures for Greenhouse Exports
Government to Support Greenhouse Product Exports, Economy Minister Says
The Armenian government plans to implement support measures aimed at boosting exports of greenhouse products, according to the country's Economy Minister. The initiative is designed to strengthen the agricultural sector and increase international competitiveness for Armenian-grow
Literary Lights Features Naira Kuzmich's Posthumous Novel
Literary Lights to feature Naira Kuzmich’s “Fearcatcher”
The University of New Orleans Press will host the fourth installment of Literary Lights 2026, showcasing Naira Kuzmich's posthumous debut novel "Fearcatcher" on June 14, 2026. The virtual event will feature author Vedran Husić, Kuzmich's former partner, alongside writers and edit
Chicago Armenians Mark 108th Anniversary of First Republic
Remembering May 28, renewing our responsibility
The Armenian community in Chicago commemorated May 28, the 108th anniversary of the establishment of the First Republic of Armenia in 1918, with a weekend of events centered on remembrance and community renewal. Homenetmen Chicago hosted a family gathering Friday evening at the A
International research project examines Artsakh Armenian displacement
Study examines consequences of Artsakh Armenian displacement
An international team of researchers has launched the Artsakh Displacement and Identity Project to study the long-term social, cultural and identity consequences faced by Armenians displaced from Artsakh following the 2020-23 conflict and September 2023 events. Led by Tessa Hofma
Armenian Poet Diana Arterian Publishes Award-Winning Collection
Diana Arterian brings Agrippina’s story into the present
Diana Arterian, an Armenian-American poet based in Los Angeles, has published "Agrippina the Younger," a collection that won the Poetry Society of America's William Carlos Williams Award and was named a best poetry collection of 2025 by Electric Literature and Ms. Magazine. The b
Late Scholar's Book on ARF and Ottoman Constitutionalism Published
Late Garabet K. Moumdjian’s book on ARF constitutionalism in the Ottoman Empire published
Bloomsbury Press has published "The Armenian Revolutionary Federation and Constitutionalism in the Ottoman Empire, 1895-1908," a posthumous work by scholar Garabet K. Moumdjian. The book, part of the "Armenians in the Modern and Early Modern World" series, examines the complex re
Armenia Opens Criminal Investigation Into Alleged Vote-Buying Scheme
Criminal Investigation Opened Into Alleged Vote-Buying Scheme Involving Blogger Mika Badalyan
Armenia's Anti-Corruption Committee has announced a criminal investigation into an alleged vote-buying scheme involving blogger Mika Badalyan, according to reporting from Massis Post. The committee stated it has obtained sufficient evidence to open the case. The investigation cen
Scholars Explore Path to Recovering Armenian Genocide Looted Art
A path to restitution: Armenian Genocide looted art
Law professor Michael Bazyler and historian Taner Akçam presented a framework for recovering art stolen during the Armenian Genocide, drawing parallels to successful Holocaust restitution efforts. The lectures, held in New York, New Jersey, and Boston in May, examined how legal m
Mirzoyan Warns Against 'Western Azerbaijan' Rhetoric
Mirzoyan: The So-Called “Western Azerbaijan” Is a Threat to Armenia’s Territorial Integrity
Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan has stated that rhetoric surrounding the term "Western Azerbaijan" poses a threat to Armenia's territorial integrity, according to reporting from Massis Post. Mirzoyan's comments reflect ongoing tensions over territorial claims and region
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 Launches Export Subsidy Program for EU and North American Markets
Armenian Government subsidizes fresh produce and flower exports to EU, UK and Canadian markets
Armenia has introduced a government support program to increase agricultural exports to the European Union, United Kingdom, and Canada. The initiative offers per-unit compensation for fresh produce and flowers shipped between June 1 and July 1, 2026, with rates ranging from 37 dr
Rubio Highlights Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace Deal and Economic Corridor
Rubio praises Armenia-Azerbaijan peace deal, cites economic potential of TRIPP initiative
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio praised the conclusion of the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict during testimony before the House Foreign Affairs Committee on the State Department's Fiscal Year 2027 budget request. Rubio highlighted a newly established corridor called the Trump Rou
EU announces €50 million aid package for Armenia
EU pledges over €50 million in support for Armenia amid Russian trade restrictions
The European Union pledged over €50 million in immediate financial assistance to Armenia in response to Russian trade restrictions, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced Thursday. In a phone call with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, von der Leyen c