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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.
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.
Pashinyan Meets White House Faith Advisor Paula White-Cain
Pashinyan Meets White House Faith Advisor Paula White-Cain Ahead of Prayer Breakfast
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan met with Paula White-Cain, Senior Advisor to the White House Faith Office, to discuss bilateral cooperation between Armenia and the United States. The meeting focused on shared Christian heritage and the upcoming Armenia Prayer Breakfast. W
Camp Haiastan marks 75th anniversary with October celebration
Meet Me Under the Trees: Camp Haiastan celebrates 75 Years, Oct. 9-11
Camp Haiastan, a 100-acre Armenian summer camp in Franklin, Massachusetts, is celebrating its 75th anniversary with a community weekend October 9-11. The celebration begins Friday with a welcome reception at Eagle Brook Saloon. Saturday features a 5K fun run and the main "Meet Me
APRI Forum 2026 Outlines Armenia's Strategic Vision
APRI Forum 2026 Sets Vision for Armenia’s Strategic Future and Regional Connectivity
The Applied Policy Research Institute of Armenia (APRI Armenia) is organizing the APRI Forum 2026 to address Armenia's strategic priorities and regional connectivity initiatives. The forum aims to bring together policymakers, analysts, and stakeholders to discuss key challenges f
White House Faith Adviser Visits Armenia, Meets Prime Minister
Pashinyan welcomes White House Faith Adviser to Armenia
Paula White-Cain, Senior Adviser to the White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives, visited Yerevan and met with Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. The visit underscores ongoing dialogue between Armenia and the White House on faith and community matters. White-Cain
Artsakh Union Protests in Yerevan Over Armenian Captives
Artsakh Union Demonstrates in Yerevan, Urging Government to Push Baku on Armenian Captives
The Artsakh Union, led by President Artak Beglaryan, held a demonstration in Yerevan to pressure the Armenian government to intervene with Azerbaijan regarding Armenian captives. The protest focused on ensuring that letters from captives reach their intended recipients, with orga
Armenian National Committees outline advocacy priorities
Armenian National Committees set priorities for Artsakh, Armenia and diaspora advocacy
The Conference of Armenian National Committees convened in Yerevan and Aghveran from September 25-28, bringing together representatives from the worldwide ANC network operating in roughly 30 countries. Delegates met with Armenian religious and political leadership, including the
UCLA and USC Host Archives of Displacement Zine Workshop
Archives of Displacement: A Zine-Making Workshop
UCLA Library and USC Dornsife Institute of Armenian Studies are co-hosting "Archives of Displacement: A Zine-Making Workshop" in Los Angeles. The workshop brings together students and community members to explore themes of displacement through creative zine-making—a participatory
Armenian Defense Ministry Denies Reports of Soldier Death
Armenian Defense Ministry denies reports of soldier’s death in Sisian
The Armenian Ministry of Defense issued a statement denying claims circulating on social media that a serviceman was killed in the city of Sisian. Through a Facebook post, the ministry stated that reports of the alleged death do not correspond to reality. The denial comes as misi
Azerbaijani Soldier Detained After Shooting Armenian Civilian
Azerbaijani Serviceman Detained After Shooting Armenian Civilian in Syunik Province
An Azerbaijani serviceman has been detained by Armenian authorities following an alleged cross-border incident in Syunik Province, according to Armenia's National Security Service. The soldier is accused of illegally crossing into Armenian territory and shooting an Armenian civil
Armenia Shares Asset Confiscation Expertise at UN Congress
Armenia Presents Its Experience in Confiscating Illicit Assets at 15th UN Congress
Armenia's Deputy Prosecutor General Edgar Arsenyan presented the country's experience in confiscating illicit assets at the 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice, held in Abu Dhabi. The presentation highlighted Armenia's legal frameworks and operat
Margaret Stepanian, Rhode Island Armenian Leader, Dies at 86
In memory of Margaret Stepanian
Margaret Stepanian, a prominent figure in the Rhode Island Armenian community, died September 23 at age 86. Born to genocide survivors Harry D. and Clara Harootunian Stepanian, she devoted much of her life to Armenian cultural and religious organizations. Stepanian worked 45 year
Azerbaijani Serviceman Detained After Shooting in Syunik
Azerbaijani serviceman detained after shooting Armenian citizen in Syunik – NSS
An Azerbaijani military serviceman has been detained in Armenia after shooting an Armenian citizen in the leg in Shaki village, Syunik Province, according to Armenia's National Security Service. Azerbaijan's State Security Service notified Armenian authorities on September 29 tha