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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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Silicon Mountains 2026 Summit Expands With Tech Expo in Yerevan
Silicon Mountains 2026 to feature expanded summit and Tech expo in Yerevan
Armenia's Silicon Mountains technology summit will return November 3-4, 2026, with an expanded format featuring both a traditional summit and large-scale technology expo in Yerevan. Organized by the Union of Information and Communication Technology Employers with government suppo
Historian Taner Akçam Announces New Book on Armenian Genocide
Taner Akçam Announces Book on the “New History of the Armenian Genocide”
Historian and sociologist Taner Akçam has announced an upcoming book titled "New History of the Armenian Genocide," according to Massis Post. Akçam, a leading scholar on the 1915 Armenian Genocide, has long been recognized for his research examining the Ottoman Empire's systemati
Specialists Preserve Arabic Manuscripts at Yerevan's Matenadaran
Syrian-Armenian Specialists at Yerevan’s Matenadaran Preserve Arabic Manuscripts for the Future
Syrian-Armenian experts are working to restore and preserve Arabic manuscripts held at the Matenadaran, Armenia's premier manuscript repository in Yerevan. Karin Abelyan, a specialist in Arabic manuscript restoration, leads the conservation effort at the institution, which houses
Camp Haiastan marks 75 years of Armenian youth community
More than a summer camp: Celebrating 75 years of Camp Haiastan
Camp Haiastan in Franklin, Massachusetts, is celebrating 75 years of serving Armenian-American youth and families. Founded to strengthen cultural identity and foster community among the diaspora, the camp has created lifelong friendships and connections across generations. One co
Armenia Plans Automated E-Gate Systems at Border Crossings
Armenia to Introduce Automated E-Gate Systems at Border Checkpoints
Armenia intends to implement automated e-gate systems at its border checkpoints, according to an announcement from government officials. The modernization effort aims to streamline border processing and improve efficiency at crossing points. The specific timeline for deployment a
Armenia's Environment Ministry Lacks Details on Grant Spending
Armenia’s Environment Ministry Fails to Support ‘High-Performance’ Claims with Specifics on $2.2 Million Grant Spending
Armenia's Environment Ministry has failed to provide specific documentation about how it spent a $2.2 million grant over a three-year program implemented under UN convention commitments, according to reporting by Hetq. The ministry claimed high performance in the program's implem
Armenia and Germany discuss strengthening bilateral trade ties
Armenia, Germany aim to strengthen business ties and increase trade
Armenia's Deputy Foreign Minister Robert Abisoghomonyan met with Philipp Hoffmann, a member of Germany's Bundestag Committee on Economic Cooperation and Development, to discuss bilateral relations. The officials expressed satisfaction with ongoing cooperation across multiple sect
Armenia Reports Record Repatriation as Diaspora Program Expands
Pashinyan highlights growing repatriation trends in meeting with Diaspora professionals
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan met with participants of the "iGorts" program, which recruits diaspora professionals into Armenia's public administration. Pashinyan highlighted that in 2025, the number of Armenian citizens returning to the country exceeded those departing by more
Hidden Sanctuary of St. Vartan Draws Pilgrims to Remote Village
Surprise on Sevan Highway: The sanctuary of St. Vartan in Vartenis
A journalist's road trip around Lake Sevan's 200-kilometer perimeter led to the discovery of a little-known pilgrimage site in Vartenis, a southeastern village near the Azerbaijani border. The Sanctuary of St. Vartan, centered on a natural spring, is traditionally associated with
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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U.S. House Armed Services Member Meets Armenian PM
U.S. House Armed Services Committee Member Meets with Prime Minister Pashinyan
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan received U.S. Congressman Abraham Hamadeh, a member of the House Armed Services Committee, in Yerevan. The meeting represents ongoing diplomatic engagement between Armenian leadership and the U.S. Congress. Hamadeh's position on the Armed Services C
Armenia Shifts Toward Intensive Orchard Agriculture
Intensive Orchard Agriculture in Armenia: Large Investors vs. Small-Scale Farmers
The Armenian government is promoting intensive orchard cultivation as the agricultural sector's future, citing higher yields, reduced risks, and state backing as key advantages. The policy represents a shift in farming practices within Armenia, with officials positioning moderniz
Italian police recover three stolen masterworks worth millions
Italian police recover stolen Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse paintings worth millions
Italian authorities have recovered three paintings stolen from the Magnani Rocca Foundation near Parma in March. The recovered works include "Fish" by Auguste Renoir, "Still Life with Cherries" by Paul Cézanne, and "Odalisque on the Terrace" by Henri Matisse. The Cézanne was valu