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Foundation for Armenian Youth Funds First-Time Seminar Attendees
Foundation for Armenian Youth supports first-time campers at AYF Junior Seminar
The Foundation for Armenian Youth awarded a $5,000 grant to support first-time participants at the 54th annual AYF Junior Seminar, held over Memorial Day weekend in Ligonier, Pennsylvania. The event drew hundreds of junior and senior members of the Armenian Youth Federation-Youth
Russian Editor Proposes Tracking Armenians Who Voted for Pashinyan
Margarita Simonyan Proposes Identifying Armenians Who Voted for Pashinyan Through Social Media and Banning Them from Russia
Margarita Simonyan, editor-in-chief of Russian state media outlet RT, has proposed identifying Armenians who voted for Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan through social media monitoring and subsequently banning them from entering Russia. The proposal, reported by Massis Post, reflect
Oil Prices Fall as Strait of Hormuz Traffic Resumes
Oil price falls to levels not seen since before Iran war
Global oil prices have declined to levels not seen before the February 28 US and Israeli strikes on Iran, as shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz gradually resumes. Brent crude briefly dipped below $72.48 a barrel before settling at $72.63, according to reporting by the
Law Enforcement Conducts Home Searches in Gyumri
Home Searches in Gyumri Target Armenia Alliance Supporters
Law enforcement officers in Gyumri, Armenia's second-largest city, conducted home searches targeting supporters of the Armenia (Hayastan) alliance on Tuesday. The operation represents the latest law enforcement action involving political opposition figures in the country. Hetq, a
Congressional leaders mark 1,000 days of Armenian POW detention
Congressional leaders demand release of Armenian hostages
Members of Congress joined the Armenian National Committee of America on Capitol Hill to demand the immediate release of Armenian prisoners of war and civilian hostages held by Azerbaijan for over 1,000 days. Rep. Brad Sherman (D-CA) and colleagues Judy Chu, Laura Friedman, and J
Armenia Develops Strategy to Export Tech and Energy
Armenia Seeks to Turn Electricity, Engineering Talent and Computing Infrastructure Into an Export Product, Forbes Reports
Armenia is pursuing a new economic strategy centered on exporting electricity, engineering expertise, and computing infrastructure, according to a Forbes report. The initiative aims to leverage the country's existing strengths in technical talent and energy resources to generate
Armenia Approves IMEI Registration System for Mobile Phones
Armenian Government approves bill to combat illegal mobile phone market through IMEI registration
The Armenian government has approved legislative amendments requiring mandatory registration and monitoring of mobile phones through their International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) numbers, aimed at combating the country's illegal mobile phone market. The Cabinet approved th
Catholicos Aram I Honors Cyprus President with Prince of Cilicia Award
Catholicos Aram I Honors Cyprus President in Nicosia
Catholicos Aram I, the spiritual leader of the Armenian Apostolic Church of Cilicia, presented the Prince of Cilicia insignia to Nikos Christodoulides, President of the Republic of Cyprus, during a formal ceremony at the presidential palace in Nicosia. The Prince of Cilicia insig
Armenia and UAE Agree to Liberalize Trade and Investment
Armenia, UAE set to liberalize Trade in Services and Investment
Armenia's government has approved ratification of a new trade agreement with the United Arab Emirates, signed in February 2026. The bilateral accord aims to reduce economic barriers and expand cooperation in services and investment between the two nations. Under the agreement, Ar
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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.
Armenian graduates navigate AI and career challenges
2026 graduates are ready to take on a changing world
Four Armenian-American college graduates shared insights on navigating the changing job market, technological disruption and their educational experiences. The 2026 cohort includes Lena Kalandjian from Vanderbilt University, Alex Mirzabeigi from Berklee College of Music, Inesa Sa
Armenia's Appeals Court Overturns Archbishop Ajapahyan's Conviction
Appeals Court Overturns Archbishop Ajapahyan's Guilty Verdict; Orders New Trial
Armenia's Criminal Appeals Court has overturned a lower court's October 2025 guilty verdict against Archbishop Mikayel Ajapahyan, ordering a new trial. Ajapahyan had been convicted of publicly calling for the seizure of power and the overthrow of Armenia's constitutional order. T
Armenia and US Expand Agricultural Trade Cooperation
Armenia, US discuss expanding agricultural trade and regulatory cooperation
Armenian and U.S. officials met to discuss expanding bilateral agricultural trade and strengthening regulatory cooperation. The meeting brought together Tigran Petrosyan, head of Armenia's Food Safety Inspectorate, with USDA representatives and U.S. Embassy officials from Turkey