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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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Yegoyan: Zangezur Corridor Term Absent From Signed Agreements
Yegoyan: “Zangezur Corridor” Term Does Not Appear in Signed Agreements
Arman Yegoyan, a member of Armenia's Civil Contract parliamentary faction, stated that the term "Zangezur Corridor" does not appear in officially signed agreements between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Yegoyan's comments address ongoing discussions about the corridor's official status
Armenia to Build New Asylum Seeker Facility in Kotayk
New facility for asylum seekers to be built in Armenia’s Kotayk province
Armenia's government has allocated state property in Kotayk Province's Abovyan to construct a new accommodation facility for asylum seekers. The Migration and Citizenship Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs will receive a residential facility, boiler house, and 2-hectare
Armenia's PM Appoints Simonyan to Head Security Council
Alen Simonyan Appointed Head of Armenia’s Security Council
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has appointed Alen Simonyan, former speaker of parliament, to serve as secretary of Armenia's Security Council. Simonyan replaces Armen Grigoryan in the position. The Security Council serves as a key advisory body to Armenia's government on
Hosq Festival Brings 111 International Artists to Armenia
A brave space for creation: How Hosq is redefining creativity
The Notations Lab & Festival, organized by Hosq Initiative, gathered 111 artists from 27 countries at Armenia's State Philharmonia for a two-week creative residency. Over 80 new projects emerged, including performances, installations, and exhibitions exploring this year's central
Armenia and UK Discuss Strengthening Strategic Partnership
Armenia, UK discuss further deepening of strategic partnership
Armenia's Parliament Speaker Ruben Rubinyan met with UK Ambassador to Armenia Alexandra Cole in Yerevan on August 13 to advance bilateral relations. The ambassador congratulated Rubinyan on his recent election as Speaker of the National Assembly. Both sides affirmed that Armenia-
Pashinyan and Zelensky Hold Discussion on Regional Issues
Pashinyan and Zelensky Discuss Regional and Global Developments
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held discussions addressing regional and global developments, according to reporting from Massis Post. The conversation between the two leaders reflects ongoing diplomatic engagement between Armeni
Armenia Parliament Speaker Meets UK Ambassador in Yerevan
Armenian Parliament Speaker, UK Ambassador Discuss Expanding Cooperation
Ruben Rubinyan, Armenia's newly appointed parliament speaker, met with Alexandra Cole, the United Kingdom's ambassador to Armenia, in Yerevan to discuss bilateral relations and regional developments. The meeting focused on opportunities to expand cooperation between Armenia and t
Trump Confirms Secret Plane Switch at NATO Summit
Trump confirms he switched planes after Nato summit because of possible threat
US President Donald Trump confirmed he switched aircraft while departing a NATO summit in Turkey on July 8 after Secret Service and military officials identified a possible security threat. Trump initially boarded Air Force One in view of cameras before being transported via cate
Lebanon Becomes First Middle East Nation to Abolish Death Penalty
Lebanon abolishes death penalty in first for region
Lebanon's parliament has abolished capital punishment, making it the first country in the Middle East to formally end the death penalty. The move replaces all existing death sentences with life imprisonment, according to a statement from the speaker's office reported by Reuters.
Mellanie Party Design Wedding Decorations Glendale
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Armenian students win medals at International AI Olympiad
Armenian students win two bronze medals at International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence
Armenian school students earned two bronze medals at the International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence held in Astana, Kazakhstan, August 2-8. Armen fielded two teams—the maximum allowed—with eight students total. The Vanadzor team of Alen Gevorgyan, Aram Amirkhanyan, Seryozh
Armenian Church Faces Adaptation Challenge in Diaspora
The importance of innovative outreach for our church
An opinion piece in The Armenian Weekly examines how the Armenian Church can thrive amid demographic shifts in the diaspora, including rising intermarriage rates and geographic dispersion of Armenian communities. The author argues that the church must adapt its outreach strategie
Armenia Navigates EU Integration While Managing EAEU Relations
Armenia Faces EAEU Pressure Over EU Path as Yerevan Eyes Energy Diversification Through TRIPP
Armenia faces diplomatic pressure from the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) as it pursues closer ties with the European Union, according to reporting from Massis Post. The country is expected to reach a decision on its geopolitical direction by December 2026. Simultaneously, Yereva