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Henrikh Mkhitaryan Extends Inter Milan Contract Through 2027
Henrikh Mkhitaryan to stay with Inter until 2027
Inter Milan announced that Armenian midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan has agreed to extend his contract with the Italian club through June 30, 2027. The 37-year-old joined Inter on a free transfer from Roma in 2022 and will continue playing for the Nerazzurri. The contract extension
Hamazkayin Music Festival Draws 40+ Young Musicians to D.C.
Hamazkayin Armenian Music Festival brings musicians and youth together
The Hamazkayin Eastern USA Music Festival convened June 25-28 in Washington, D.C., hosting over 40 young musicians for a three-day program focused on musical excellence and Armenian cultural heritage. The festival featured masterclasses and workshops led by internationally recogn
European Court Finds Armenia Lacks Judicial Delay Remedies
European Court Rules Against Armenia, Finding Citizens Lack Effective Remedies for Judicial Delays
The European Court of Human Rights has ruled against Armenia, determining that Armenian citizens lack effective legal remedies for complaints about excessively long court proceedings. The ECHR called on Armenian authorities to establish, as a priority, a specific and effective co
Armenia's Universal Health Insurance Reaches 1.7 Million Beneficiaries
Armenia’s Universal Health Insurance Beneficiaries Reach 1.7 Million
Armenia's universal health insurance system has expanded to cover approximately 1.7 million beneficiaries, according to recent figures from the Armenian government. The program represents the country's effort to provide comprehensive health coverage to its population through cent
Congress Marks 1,000 Days of Armenian POW Detention
The Region in Brief
Members of Congress and Armenian advocacy groups marked the 1,000th day of Azerbaijani detention of Armenian prisoners of war and civilian hostages in Washington. At least 19 Armenian detainees remain in custody, including eight former Artsakh leaders on trial in Baku. Advocacy g
Canada to Debut at Eurovision Song Contest 2027
Canada will take part in Eurovision Song Contest 2027
Canada will compete in the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest, marking the first new country to join the competition since Australia in 2015. The European Broadcasting Union approved Canada's participation after the country's public broadcaster CBC/Radio-Canada became a full EBU member
Armenian Constitutional Court Reviews Disputed June Election
Armenian Justice Minister Upholds June 7 Election Results
Armenia's Constitutional Court is nearing completion of its review into challenges to the country's June 7 parliamentary election results. Seven political forces have submitted cases questioning the legitimacy of the vote. Justice Minister statements indicate the court will soon
Pashinyan Meets EU Ambassadors to Strengthen Partnership
Pashinyan and EU Ambassadors Discuss Steps to Further Deepen Partnership
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan met with ambassadors of the European Union to discuss deepening bilateral relations between Armenia and the EU. The meeting, held in Yerevan, focused on steps to further strengthen the partnership between the country and European institutions. Detai
Glendale Post Office to Honor Armenian-American Paul Ignatius
Glendale Post Office to be named after Armenian-American David Ignatius
The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation June 29, 2026, to name the Glendale, California post office on San Fernando Road after Paul Ignatius, an Armenian-American public servant who died last year at age 104. Ignatius was born in Glendale in 1920 to Armenian immigran
Georgia's Interior Minister Visits Armenia for Official Talks
Georgia’s Minister of Internal Affairs to visit Armenia
Sulkhan Tamazashvili, Georgia's Minister of Internal Affairs, has arrived in Armenia for an official visit at the invitation of Armenian Interior Minister Arpine Sargsyan. During the multi-day visit, the Georgian delegation will hold bilateral discussions focused on law enforceme
Israel's Cabinet unanimously approves Armenian Genocide recognition
ANC-International issues statement on Israeli Cabinet’s genocide recognition
Israel's cabinet has unanimously approved a proposal to officially recognize the Armenian Genocide, with the draft resolution expected to be submitted to the Knesset for parliamentary adoption. Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar, who introduced the measure, emphasized that recognition
Armenia to Host UN Biodiversity Conference Later This Year
Armenia highlights fight against environmental crime ahead of COP17
Armenian Deputy Foreign Minister Robert Abisoghomonyan highlighted his country's commitment to combating environmental crime during a roundtable discussion at the Hamburg Sustainability Conference on June 29. Abisoghomonyan noted that Armenia will host the 17th meeting of the Con