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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.
Armenia, Iran Foreign Ministers Discuss Implementation of Agreements
Mirzoyan, Araghchi discuss implementation of agreements reached during Tehran visit
Armenia's Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan held a phone conversation with Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi to discuss progress on agreements reached during Mirzoyan's recent visit to Tehran. Mirzoyan expressed gratitude for the hospitality he received during his time
Armenia Revises Foreign Delegation Spending Framework
Armenia Proposes New Spending Framework for Foreign Delegations, Requiring an Extra $276,000
Armenia's Ministry of Finance has proposed new regulations governing spending for foreign delegations, requiring approximately $276,000 in additional budget allocation. The framework replaces rigid maximum spending caps that have been in place since 2009 with more flexible genera
Knights and Daughters of Vartan Complete 10th Homeland Trip
Knights and Daughters of Vartan Mark 10th “Back to the Homeland” Trip with Week of Service, Partnership and Connection in Armenia
The Knights and Daughters of Vartan (KDV), a U.S.-based Armenian organization, marked its tenth annual "Back to the Homeland" trip to Armenia this week. The delegation focused on service, community partnerships, and cultural connection during their visit to Yerevan. The trip repr
Pashinyan and Iranian President Meet to Strengthen Ties
Pashinyan, Pezeshkian discuss Armenia-Iran relations in Turkmenistan
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan met with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Turkmenistan to discuss bilateral relations. The leaders emphasized the importance of high-level diplomatic contacts and expressed satisfaction with ongoing cooperation between the two nations
Libaridian's New Work Examines 1990s Karabakh Diplomacy
Gerard J. Libaridian’s New Two-Volume Work Examines Karabakh Diplomacy and Missed Opportunities for Peace in the 1990s
Gerard J. Libaridian, former senior Armenian government official and diplomat, has released a new two-volume work analyzing diplomatic efforts and peace negotiations surrounding Karabakh during the 1990s. The publication examines key moments and missed opportunities for resolutio
Pentagon to Livestream Execution of Fort Hood Shooter
Former US Army major’s execution to be livestreamed, Pentagon says
The U.S. Defense Department announced it will livestream the execution of Nidal Hasan, a former Army major convicted of killing 13 unarmed soldiers at Fort Hood in 2009. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed the public will be able to watch the firing squad execution, marking
Georgia Removes Offshore Intermediaries in Azerbaijan Power Deals
Georgia Scraps Offshore Intermediary in Azerbaijani Power Imports
Georgia has eliminated the use of offshore intermediary companies in its power imports from Azerbaijan, following years of investigative reporting on inflated costs and connections to prominent businessmen. According to reporting by Hetq, the Tbilisi government had long relied on
St. Nersess Seminary Marks 65 Years in Northern California
St. Nersess Seminary Celebrates 65th Anniversary in Northern California
St. Nersess Armenian Seminary celebrated its 65th anniversary with a gathering of approximately 70 guests, including sponsors and supporters, according to Massis Post. The seminary, a significant institution for Armenian religious education in the diaspora, marked the milestone a
Armenia's High-Tech Minister Adopts Digital Identity App
Armenia’s High-Tech Minister activates digital identity in imID app
Armenia's Minister of High-Tech Industry and Artificial Intelligence Davit Tadevosyan visited imID, a digital identity company, to explore the nation's digital transformation efforts. During the visit, Tadevosyan activated his digital identity using the company's next-generation
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.
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Armenia and Iran Accelerate Border Infrastructure Agreements
Armenia and Iran Fast-Track Border Infrastructure Pacts Following Tehran Summit
Armenia and Iran are moving quickly to finalize border infrastructure pacts following a high-level diplomatic meeting. Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan visited Tehran on October 5, with follow-up discussions occurring via phone call. The rapid pace of negotiations comes as the re
Congressional Members Call for Halting Azerbaijan Military Aid
ACA Applauds Bipartisan Congressional Call to Withhold Military Assistance to Azerbaijan
The Armenian Council of America has commended a bipartisan group of 101 congressional members for urging Secretary of State Marco Rubio to withhold military assistance to Azerbaijan. The lawmakers' appeal centers on pressing Azerbaijan to release Armenian hostages, according to t
Former ICC Judge Navi Pillay Awarded 2026 Nobel Peace Prize
Former ICC judge Navi Pillay wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize
Navi Pillay, a former International Criminal Court judge, has won the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her work promoting international law and peace. The Norwegian Nobel Committee cited the importance of maintaining the international legal order at a time when global institutions face