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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.
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Pashinyan Marks National Minorities Day, Pledges Cultural Protection
Pashinyan Marks National Minorities Day, Vows Continued Protection of Cultural Identity
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan marked National Minorities Day with an official address emphasizing the importance of protecting cultural identity. Pashinyan stated that the distinct traditions and identities of Armenia's various nationalities strengthen the country's soc
Azerbaijani Serviceman Detained in Armenia for Shooting
Azerbaijani Serviceman Detained in Armenia After Shooting Syunik Region Resident
An Azerbaijani military serviceman was detained in Armenia's Syunik region after allegedly shooting a local resident, according to reports from Massis Post. The serviceman reportedly left his military unit without authorization before the incident occurred. Syunik, located in sou
UCLA to publish English edition of Andonian's genocide documentation
UCLA to launch English edition of Andonian’s “The Great Crime”
UCLA's Promise Armenian Institute will host the official launch of an English translation of Aram Andonian's "The Great Crime," a foundational 1921 work documenting the Armenian Genocide. The event takes place October 22, 2026, at UCLA's Tannas Alumni Suite. Andonian's text prese
Artsakh Weaver Rebuilds Life Through Traditional Craft
Artsakh weaver rebuilds her life through her craft
Milena Ordiyants, a master weaver from Artsakh, has rebuilt her life in central Armenia after being displaced twice in recent years. When residents of Berdzor were evacuated in August 2022, Ordiyants prioritized saving her wooden loom and weaving tools over household possessions.
Armenian Parliament Establishes Church Investigation Commission
Armenian Parliament Establishes Investigative Commission to Examine Situation Surrounding Armenian Apostolic Church
Armenia's National Assembly has established an investigative commission to examine the current situation surrounding the Armenian Apostolic Church, according to reporting from Massis Post. The commission was created to conduct a formal inquiry into matters related to the church,
Pashinyan: Limited Progress on EAEU Export Barriers
Pashinyan Says “No Significant Progress” Made on Barriers to Armenian Exports Within EAEU
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated that little headway has been made in addressing administrative barriers and restrictions that hinder Armenian exports and transit within the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU). The remarks highlight ongoing challenges facing Armenian bus
Reporter's Journey Covering Armenian Athletes at White House
Chasing Armenian sports: A chaotic trip to the White House
A television reporter based in Fresno recounts the logistical challenges of covering Armenian athletes across multiple events in a single week. The journalist traveled to St. Louis for a freestyle wrestling competition featuring Armenian competitors Arman Tsarukyan and Arsen Haru
TRIPP Infrastructure Project Enters Implementation Phase
TRIPP Has Entered Implementation Phase, Groundbreaking Possible in Early 2027, Armenian Ambassador Says
According to Armenia's Ambassador, the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP) infrastructure initiative has advanced to its implementation phase, with groundbreaking ceremonies potentially occurring in early 2027. The project represents a significant regional
Book Review: Sarah Ignatius's 'The Kaleidoscope of Destiny'
The Journey Not Chosen
The Armenian Weekly reviews Sarah Ignatius's novel "The Kaleidoscope of Destiny," which follows 14-year-old Arakel, an Armenian boy from Kharpert who dreams of traveling the Silk Road but is instead forcibly deported during the 1915 genocide. The first-person narrative transforms
Pashinyan Emphasizes Faith and Peace at Armenia Prayer Breakfast
Pashinyan reflects on faith and peace at Armenia’s Prayer Breakfast
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan addressed Armenia's second Prayer Breakfast, an international event bringing together government officials, diplomats, business leaders, and religious figures. U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Riley Barnes and chair of the U.S. Commission on Intern
Armenia Wins First Medal of Excellence at WorldSkills 2026
Armenia Wins First Medal of Excellence at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026
Armenia has earned its first-ever Medal of Excellence at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026, marking a significant achievement for the country in international vocational competition. WorldSkills is a global organization that promotes excellence in skilled trades and professions through i
Flydubai Flight Attack: Attacker Had 'Islamist Radical Indoctrination'
Netanyahu says Flydubai attacker had ‘Islamist radical indoctrination’
A man attacked crew members aboard a Flydubai flight traveling from Dubai to Tel Aviv on Wednesday, stabbing a pilot and attempting to take control of the aircraft. Passengers and crew subdued the attacker, and the plane made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia with no fatalitie