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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.
Lavash Food Truck
Armenia, Azerbaijan Foreign Ministers Discuss Peace Progress
Mirzoyan, Bayramov discuss Armenia-Azerbaijan peace, trade and transit interactions
Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov met on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on September 24, 2026, to review developments in their countries' peace process. Both officials highlighted progress
Author David Karamian Discusses Khachkar Book in Fresno
“Eternal Armenia: Khatchkars-The CrossStones of Noratus” with author David Karamian
Author David Karamian will discuss his new book, "Eternal Armenia: Khachkars—The CrossStones of Noratus," at an event in Fresno, California. The book explores khachkars, the intricately carved stone crosses that represent a distinctive Armenian cultural and religious tradition. K
Trump and Xi Pledge Cooperation at White House State Dinner
US and China must act as responsible powers together, Xi says as Trump toasts friendship at state dinner
US President Donald Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping at a state dinner at the White House, where both leaders emphasized strengthening bilateral relations. Xi stated that the two countries "must act as responsible major countries to meet the expectations of our peoples,"
Armenian Official: No Turkish Threat; Base Future Uncertain
Simonyan: No Threat from Turkey; Armenia Prepared for Any Outcome Regarding Russian Military Base
An Armenian government official, identified as Simonyan, stated that Armenia faces no immediate threat from Turkey while addressing ongoing discussions about the future of Russia's military base in the country. Simonyan indicated that Armenia is prepared to handle various potenti
Armenia's Students Rank Last in OECD Literacy Assessment
Everyone’s problem, nobody’s fault: Armenia’s literacy crisis
Armenia participated in the OECD's Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) for the first time in 2025, with results released Sept. 8. The study of 760,000 students across 91 countries found that Armenian 15-year-olds significantly lag in reading, mathematics, and sc
Armenian PM Offers Condolences to Kazakhstan Over Naval Exercise Deaths
Armenian PM extends condolences to Kazakh President over deaths during naval exercises
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has expressed condolences to Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev following deaths during naval exercises in Kazakhstan. In a condolence telegram, Pashinyan conveyed sympathy to Tokayev, the families of deceased servicemen, and the Kazakh
Trump Administration Convenes Officials, Businesses on TRIPP Initiative
Trump Administration Brings Officials and Businesses Together to Discuss Next Steps for TRIPP
The Trump administration organized a special event in New York to bring together government officials and business representatives to discuss next steps for the TRIPP program. The gathering aimed to align stakeholders on the initiative's direction and implementation strategy. Det
Armenia and US Deepen Critical Minerals Cooperation
Armenia, US discuss cooperation on critical minerals and rare earths
Armenia and the United States have discussed expanding cooperation in the critical minerals and rare earth elements sector, according to Public Radio of Armenia. Hovhannes Martirosyan, head of Armenia's Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body, met with Paul Hueper, di
Pashinyan and Pezeshkian Discuss Armenia-Iran Trade Relations
Pashinyan and Pezeshkian Discuss Armenia-Iran Trade and Economic Relations
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan met with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in New York to discuss bilateral trade and economic cooperation between the two neighboring countries. The discussions focused on strengthening commercial ties and exploring opportunities for eco
Parliamentary Hearing on Artsakh Displaced Ends in Walkout
The Region in Brief
A parliamentary hearing on the rights and socioeconomic problems of displaced Artsakh Armenians ended in controversy September 23 when lawmakers from Armenia's ruling Civil Contract party and government representatives walked out. The hearing, organized by ARF lawmaker Lilit Gals
Armenia, Czech Republic Discuss Bilateral and EU Relations
Armenia, Czech Republic discuss bilateral ties, EU relations
Armenia's Security Council Secretary Armen Grigoryan met with Czech Ambassador to Armenia Petr Pirunčík on September 25 to discuss expanding ties between the two countries and Armenia's relationship with the European Union. The officials focused on broadening economic cooperation
Armenian Government Issues Report on Church Crisis
Armenian Government Publishes Report on “Crisis in the Church and Paths Toward a Solution”
The Armenian government has published a report addressing what it characterizes as a crisis within the Armenian Apostolic Church, along with proposed solutions. The report, released in Yerevan, appears to reflect ongoing tensions between state and religious institutions in Armeni