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Armenian PM Pashinyan Meets IMF Official on Cooperation
Nikol Pashinyan and Alexander Tieman Discuss Armenia-IMF Cooperation
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan met with Alexander Tieman, a senior International Monetary Fund official, to discuss ongoing cooperation between Armenia and the IMF. The discussion covered economic matters relevant to Armenia's financial engagement with the international
Asadour Santourian, Classical Music Administrator, Dies at 68
In memory of Asadour Santourian
Asadour Santourian, a prominent administrator in classical symphonic music, died peacefully on August 18 in Talent, Oregon, at age 68. Over several decades, Santourian worked with leading musicians and conductors to advance classical music. He mentored numerous Armenian artists,
Fresno Mayor Dyer visits Armenian Genocide Memorial in Yerevan
Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer leads delegation to Armenian Genocide Memorial
Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer led a delegation to the Armenian Genocide Memorial in Yerevan, accompanied by members of the Fresno City Council and Perch Apkarian, Honorary Consul of Armenia in Fresno. The group was guided by Hrachya Tashchyan, Acting Director of the Armenian Genocide M
Pashinyan Meeting With Student Group Sparks Internal Dissent
Did Pashinyan come to New York to address the U.N. or split up Armenian university students?
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's September meeting with members of the All-Armenian Student Association (ASA) in New York has generated controversy within the diaspora organization. Several ASA leaders and chapter representatives objected to the meeting, citing violations of the
Social Democrat Hunchakian Party Concludes 23rd Congress
Statement of the 23rd Congress of the Social Democrat Hunchakian Party
The Social Democrat Hunchakian Party (SDHP) has concluded its 23rd Congress. The party, one of the oldest Armenian political organizations with significant diaspora membership, issued a statement following the gathering. The SDHP maintains an active presence in the Armenian-Ameri
Journalist's Diary: Information Access and State Transparency
The Cost of Information: A Journalist’s Diary
In a piece examining the challenges facing modern journalism, Hetq explores how restricted access to public information affects reporting. The article reflects on the difficulties journalists encounter when state institutions withhold documents, classify data, or provide incomple
Armenian American Poet Siraganian Publishes Debut Collection
Jen Siraganian’s docupoetic debut: “Everything Has Been Moved, Even the Dead”
Jen Siraganian, an Armenian American writer and former poet laureate of Los Gatos, California, has published her debut poetry collection, "Everything Has Been Moved, Even the Dead." The docupoetic work weaves together her family's history in the Middle East with her identity as a
History Museum of Armenia Forges Global Partnerships
Guardians of Antiquity: How Crisis and Collaboration are Reshaping the History Museum of Armenia
The History Museum of Armenia is expanding its international reach through collaborations with major institutions including the British Museum and the Louvre, according to museum director Davit Poghosyan in an interview with Hetq. Poghosyan discussed how the museum has navigated
Armenians commemorate three-year anniversary of Artsakh's fall
Three years after the fall of Artsakh, mourning at Yerablur
Thousands gathered at Yerablur Military Pantheon in Yerevan on September 19 to mark three years since Azerbaijan's large-scale attack on Artsakh in 2023. The commemoration honored those killed in the assault and the subsequent forced displacement of the region's Armenian populati
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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Ameriabank Wins Nine Global Finance Digital Banking Awards
Ameriabank named Most Innovative Digital Bank in Armenia, alongside 9 Global Finance Digital Banking Awards
Ameriabank has received nine awards at Global Finance's Best Digital Bank Awards, recognizing the Armenian bank's digital innovation. The awards include eight country-level honors and one regional recognition. Global Finance, a leading international financial publication, annuall
American University of Armenia Marks 35th Anniversary
AUA Celebrates 35th Anniversary at Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall
The American University of Armenia (AUA) celebrated its 35th anniversary on September 25 at the Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall in Yerevan. The institution, which serves as a bridge between Armenian and American higher education, held the commemorative event at the prominent cultu
Armenia's Security Council Meets Under PM Pashinyan
PM Pashinyan chairs Security Council sitting
Armenia's Security Council held a regular meeting today chaired by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. President Vahagn Khachaturyan and National Assembly Speaker Ruben Rubinyan attended the session alongside other council members. The agenda focused on matters within the Security Co