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Portuguese Research Institute Explores Medical Cooperation with Armenia
Unlocking the Microbiome: Top Portuguese Science Institute Eyes Future Medical Cooperation with Armenia
A leading Portuguese science institute has expressed interest in future medical collaboration with Armenia, focusing on microbiome research. The initiative centers on the study of microscopic organisms that play significant roles in human health and disease. Microbiome research h
Armenia Defeats Latvia in UEFA Nations League Opener
Armenia Opens UEFA Nations League Campaign With Victory Over Latvia
Armenia's national football team opened its 2026/27 UEFA Nations League campaign with a victory over Latvia. The match marked the beginning of Armenia's competition in the continental tournament, which determines seeding and advancement through European football's secondary compe
Armenian Tennis Federation Bolsters National Team With Top Players
Armenian Tennis Federation hopeful about sport’s future
The Armenian Tennis Federation is entering a new phase with the addition of two elite female players to its national roster. Elina Avanesyan, ranked No. 159 by the WTA, has represented Armenia since August 2024 and helped the nation secure promotion to Group II at the Billie Jean
PM Pashinyan Addresses Detainees and Peace at UN
PM Pashinyan Addresses Return of Armenian Detainees, TRIPP and Peace Process at UN
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan addressed the United Nations on several pressing issues affecting Armenia, including the return of Armenian detainees, the Transnational Regional Integration and Peace Program (TRIPP), and Armenia's ongoing peace process. Speaking before the interna
Artist Anahit Rodvan Transitions from Finance to Contemporary Art
Anahit Rodvan left finance for art
Anahit Rodvan, born and raised in Yerevan, has pursued a career shift from finance and technology to professional visual art. After earning a bachelor's degree in finance and economics from the International Scientific-Educational Center and studying programming, Rodvan realized
EU Launches Investment Initiative in Syunik Region
EU Invests Heavily in Syunik Alongside TRIPP Project
The European Union is investing significantly in Armenia's Syunik province, working alongside the Armenian-American TRIPP project, according to reporting from Massis Post. Syunik, located in southern Armenia bordering Nakhchivan and Iran, has been a focus of regional development
Think Tank Releases Report on Armenia Church-State Tensions
AMISP releases white paper on the separation of church and state in Armenia
The Aram Manoukian Institute for Strategic Planning has released a white paper examining deteriorating relations between Armenia's government and the Armenian Apostolic Holy Church. The 32-page August 2026 report, authored by three Ph.D. scholars, argues that Prime Minister Nikol
European Court Rejects Khachatryan's Request for Interim Measures
ECHR Rejects Gagik Khachatryan’s Request for Interim Measures
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) on September 24 rejected a request for interim measures filed by Gagik Khachatryan, according to reporting by Massis Post. The decision marks a procedural development in what appears to be an ongoing legal case before the international hu
Aram Saroyan to discuss memoir at Literary Lights 2026
Literary Lights 2026 to feature Aram Saroyan
The International Armenian Literary Alliance will host poet and author Aram Saroyan on October 4, 2026, for a virtual conversation about his memoir "Before I Forget: A Memoir (and Then Some)." Saroyan, son of celebrated author William Saroyan, will discuss the book with Shahé Man
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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.
Armenian Churches Face Steep Decline in Young Attendance
993 missing: The number Armenian churches cannot ignore
Armenian churches in America are confronting a significant participation crisis, according to analysis from Khachkar Studios. Research suggests that on a typical Sunday, only about seven of every 1,000 young Armenian-American women attend church services, while roughly 993 do not
Armenian Churches Face Generational Decline in America
A 4X Generational Gap: The Arithmetic Armenian Churches Must Confront
Armenian Christian churches in the United States confront a significant demographic challenge, according to analysis from Massis Post. The article examines a substantial generational gap—described as a "4X" disparity—that illustrates declining participation and engagement among y
AGBU School Opens Manoogian Simone Collaborative Center
AGBU Manoogian-Demirdjian School Celebrates Opening & Dedication of the Manoogian Simone Collaborative Center & Chapel at Sinanian Plaza
The AGBU Manoogian-Demirdjian School in Los Angeles celebrated the opening and dedication of the Manoogian Simone Collaborative Center and Chapel at Sinanian Plaza. The landmark event drew hundreds of attendees, including donors, alumni, educators, dignitaries, and families. The