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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.
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.
US Maintains Naval Blockade on Iran, Pledges Escalated Sanctions
US says it can keep naval blockade on Iran ‘indefinitely,’ vows ‘never seen’ economic measures
The United States said Thursday it can sustain a naval blockade of Iran indefinitely while implementing unprecedented economic sanctions, according to statements from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Hegseth told reporters during a Panama visit
AMAA Organizes 2026 Medical Mission to Armenia
Healing and Hope: The 2026 AMAA Armenia Medical Mission
The Armenian Missionary Association of America (AMAA) is organizing a medical mission to Armenia scheduled for July 2, 2026, according to an announcement from the organization's Paramus, New Jersey office. The mission will deploy a team of 32 volunteers to provide medical service
New Reference Guide Helps Scholars Read Armenian Names in Ottoman Records
Publication of Philliou and Kolovos’ “Naming Non-Muslims”
Asini Publications has released "Naming Non-Muslims: A Guide to Reading Greek, Armenian, and Jewish Male Names in Ottoman Sources," a reference work by Christine Philliou and Elias Kolovos aimed at researchers studying Ottoman-era non-Muslim communities. The book addresses a pers
Armenian Citizenship Applications Rise Among Russian-Based Armenians
Interest in Armenian Citizenship Rising Among Ethnic Armenians Who Are Russian Citizens
Interest in obtaining Armenian citizenship has increased significantly among ethnic Armenians who hold Russian citizenship, according to reports from Yerevan. The trend reflects growing engagement with Armenian national identity and institutional ties among members of the diaspor
Armenia and Russia Discuss Trade Restrictions Relief
Armenia and Russia Discuss Lifting Restrictions on Armenian Exports and Transit
Armenian Economy Minister Gevorg Papoyan met with Russian Agriculture Minister in Almaty to discuss lifting export and transit restrictions between the two countries. The meeting focused on removing barriers that have hindered Armenian trade flows and commerce. Details about spec
Jazz Singer Lucy Yeghiazaryan Debuts Album at Birdland
Lucy Yeghiazaryan fills Birdland Jazz Club with love
Jazz vocalist Lucy Yeghiazaryan, born in Armenia and now based in New Jersey, celebrated the release of her debut album "Hey Love!" with a three-night residency at Birdland Jazz Theater in New York City in late June. The album, produced with Richard Stepanian and recorded at the
Armenia Reports Net Migration Gain in First Half of 2026
Armenia Records 59,300 More Arrivals Than Departures in First Half of 2026
Armenia recorded a net migration gain of 59,300 people during the first half of 2026, with arrivals exceeding departures, according to data from Massis Post. The figure suggests continued population movement into the country during the period. Armenia has experienced significant
Haigazian and Hairenik Press Launch Armenian Memory Book Series
Haigazian University Press and Hairenik Press launch Armenian memory book series
Haigazian University Press and Hairenik Press have launched the Armenian Memory Book Series with the publication of "My Native Village: Okhou" by Parounag Topalian, a 1943 Armenian-language account now available in English translation. The book reconstructs life in an Ottoman Arm
Turkish Education Inspectors Review Armenian Schools in Istanbul
Armenian Citizens’ Children May Be Barred from Attending Armenian Schools in Istanbul
Turkish Ministry of Education inspectors have begun conducting inspections of Armenian schools in Istanbul, with potential implications for Armenian citizen children's enrollment. The inspections raise concerns among the Armenian community about access to Armenian-language educat
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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Azerbaijan Ignores European Court Rulings Against Armenia
Azerbaijan Defies ECHR Rulings as CoE Ministers Stop Short of Tougher Action
The European Court of Human Rights has issued nine rulings in favor of Armenia in cases against Azerbaijan, with eight judgments now final. However, Azerbaijan has not complied with any of the decisions, according to reporting by Hetq. The noncompliance has drawn attention from t
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Pakistan Form New Regional Defense Alliance
The Middle East beyond the old alliances
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan signed a joint defense agreement in Mecca on August 7, marking a significant shift in Middle Eastern strategic alignment. The agreement reflects growing concern among the three nations about regional unpredictability rather than opposition to any
Turkey May Restrict Armenia-Born Students From Armenian Schools
Turkey May Force Armenia-Born Students Out of Istanbul Armenian Schools
Turkey may implement a ban preventing schoolchildren born in Armenia from enrolling in Armenian private schools operating within the country, according to reporting by Istanbul-based Armenian weekly Agos. The potential policy would affect Armenian diaspora communities in Turkey,