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Bidrussian Jewelry Glendale
This Glendale jewelry store specializes in jewelry repair services and custom design work, with skilled craftsmen handling everything from ring resizing and stone setting to watch repair and restoration. The shop also offers appraisals, buying services for gold and diamonds, and a selection of fine jewelry pieces for purchase.
Yerevan Exhibition Marks 80th Anniversary of Great Repatriation
Hope and Disappointment: Yerevan Exhibition Dedicated to Great Repatriation
The History Museum of Armenia in Yerevan has opened a new exhibition titled "Armenia: Open Door" commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Great Repatriation. The exhibition features memoirs and personal accounts, including materials from Anna Semirjyan, offering visitors insight
Rubinyan Would Step Down From Turkey Negotiations If Elected Speaker
Rubinyan Says He Will No Longer Negotiate with Turkey if Elected National Assembly Speaker
Ruben Rubinyan, Armenia's special representative for normalization talks with Turkey, stated he would resign from his negotiating role if elected to serve as National Assembly Speaker. Rubinyan's comments indicate a potential shift in Armenia's diplomatic approach, as the speaker
Congress moves to block U.S. arms sales to Turkey
ANCA welcomes bipartisan Congressional action to block arms sales to Turkey
Congressional lawmakers have introduced two separate measures to prevent arms transfers to Turkey. Rep. Dina Titus (D-NV) introduced a resolution to block a $700 million sale of jet engines for Turkey's fighter aircraft program. Separately, Reps. Mike Lawler (R-NY) and Brad Sherm
Pashinyan Extends Independence Day Greetings to United States
Pashinyan Congratulates Trump on U.S. Independence Anniversary
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan issued congratulatory remarks to U.S. President Donald Trump and the American people on the occasion of Independence Day. In a brief statement, Pashinyan extended "warmest congratulations" to Trump, his family, and the citizens of the Unite
Bipartisan lawmakers oppose F-35 fighter jet sales to Turkey
Bipartisan letter opposes F-35 sales to Turkey
A bipartisan group of U.S. representatives led by Mike Lawler (R-NY) and Brad Sherman (D-CA) has urged President Trump to maintain restrictions on selling F-35 fighter jets to Turkey. The letter references Turkey's 2019 purchase of Russian S-400 air defense systems, which prompte
Armenia Anti-Corruption Official: Vote-Buying Was Widespread
Vote-Buying Cases Were Widespread and Systemic, Says Deputy Head of Anti-Corruption Committee
Armen Asatryan, deputy head of Armenia's Anti-Corruption Committee, stated that vote-buying cases during recent elections were widespread and systemic rather than isolated incidents. The comments underscore ongoing concerns about electoral integrity in Armenia, a persistent issue
Pashinyan meets Iranian president in Tehran
Pashinyan, Pezeshkian discuss Armenia-Iran ties, regional issues in Tehran
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan met with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian during an official visit to Tehran. Pashinyan attended the farewell ceremony for Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and expressed Armenia's condolences to the Iranian people. Pezeshkian thanked P
Massachusetts Resident Pursues Vision for Metalworking Museum
Founding the Museum
An Armenian-American in Massachusetts is working toward establishing the Megerdichian Museum, dedicated to preserving metalworking art. The founder, now in his senior years, earned a Master of Science in nonprofit management in 2022 with a thesis on the future of museums. He has
Russian Prime Minister Mishustin Speaks With Armenian PM Pashinyan
Nikol Pashinyan and Mikhail Mishustin Hold Phone Conversation
Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin held a telephone conversation with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, according to reporting from Massis Post. The article does not specify the date of the call or detailed agenda items discussed. Such high-level diplomatic communica
FLYONE Armenia Launches Direct Flights to Kazan
FLYONE Armenia launches direct flights between Yerevan and Kazan
FLYONE Armenia has begun operating regular direct flights between Yerevan and Kazan, expanding the airline's international network and enhancing air connectivity between Armenia and Russia. An inauguration ceremony took place at Zvartnots International Airport on July 3. The new
Kavat Café hosts Armenian coffee cup reading ritual
Kavat Café in the United States hosted its first coffee cup reading ritual on Saturday, June 13, featuring five Armenian fortune tellers, or kooshags. Guests were served premium organic coffee in cups featuring Armenian calligraphic design, along with baklava, before having their
Rubinyan to step down as Turkey envoy if elected Speaker
Ruben Rubinyan says he will step down as Armenia’s special envoy for Türkiye normalization if elected Parliament Speaker
Ruben Rubinyan, Armenia's special representative for normalization talks with Türkiye, said he will resign from that role if elected Speaker of the National Assembly. Rubinyan made the statement after being nominated as the ruling Civil Contract party's candidate for Speaker foll