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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.
Dorothy Vartanian Piligian, Community Volunteer, Dies at 99
In memory of Dorothy (Vartanian) Piligian
Dorothy (Vartanian) Piligian of Needham, Massachusetts, passed away on September 16, 2026, at age 99. Born in Indian Orchard to Armenian immigrant parents Seranoosh and Nigohos Vartanian, Piligian was a lifelong community member across Massachusetts and Virginia. Piligian worked
TUMO Foundation Raises $17 Million at 15th Anniversary Gala
TUMO Raises More Than $17 Million at 15th Anniversary Fundraising Gala
The TUMO Foundation held its 15th anniversary fundraising gala in Los Angeles on Sunday, September 20, raising more than $17 million for the organization. TUMO, which operates creative technology centers in Armenia and the diaspora, supports youth development through digital arts
James Cameron to Hold Public Meeting in Yerevan
‘Titanic’ and ‘Avatar’ director James Cameron to visit Yerevan
Yerevan Municipality has announced a public meeting with filmmaker James Cameron scheduled for November 23. The director, known for blockbuster films including The Terminator, Aliens, Titanic, and Avatar, will discuss his creative process, filmmaking techniques, and technological
Trump Says U.S. Committed to Investment in Armenia
Trump: We Look Forward to Building and Investing in Armenia
U.S. President Donald Trump stated that the United States looks forward to building and investing in Armenia, according to reporting from Massis Post. The remarks were made in Washington, D.C., signaling the Trump administration's interest in strengthening economic ties with the
EU Council Adopts Temporary Trade Measures for Armenia
EU Council adopts temporary trade measures to reduce import tariffs for Armenia
The European Union Council has formally adopted temporary trade-liberalization measures to support Armenia's economy following recent Russian trade restrictions. The measures will suspend import duties on approximately 80% of Armenian exports to the EU, including certain agricult
Armenian Weekly Examines Diplomatic Challenges Facing Yerevan
Who takes responsibility for Yerevan’s diplomatic missteps?
A commentary in The Armenian Weekly raises concerns about Armenia's diplomatic effectiveness, citing recent incidents including foreign diplomats' participation in what the publication describes as Azerbaijani propaganda tours in Shushi. The article argues that Armenia's Ministry
Armenian-Azerbaijani Expert Meeting in Yerevan Postponed
A scheduled meeting between Armenian and Azerbaijani experts in Yerevan has been postponed, according to reporting from Massis Post. Details regarding the reason for the postponement and the proposed new date were not immediately available. Such expert-level meetings between the
Pashinyan Says TRIPP Initiative Will Transform Armenia
Pashinyan: TRIPP Will Open a New Era for Armenia
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has announced that TRIPP — an economic or development initiative — will usher in a new era for Armenia. Pashinyan made the remarks ahead of an event held in New York, where he addressed members of the diaspora community. The announcement un
Armenia's Foreign Minister Discusses Regional Peace at New York Event
Mirzoyan highlights TRIPP’s role in regional connectivity at New York event
Armenia's Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan spoke at a U.S. government-hosted event in New York on September 23 focused on regional peace and connectivity initiatives. Mirzoyan participated in a panel discussion alongside Azerbaijan's Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov and U.S. Assi
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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.
Pashinyan and Von der Leyen Discuss EU Cooperation
Nikol Pashinyan, Ursula von der Leyen Discuss Cooperation Agenda
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan met with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to discuss cooperation between Armenia and the European Union. Pashinyan stressed the importance of EU support for implementing democratic reforms in Armenia, according to reportin
Book Review: Laura Kalpakian's 'Undesirable' on Vietnam War Legacy
Book review: ‘Undesirable: The Vietnam War and a Father’s Battle for Justice’
Laura Kalpakian's memoir "Undesirable" chronicles her brother Douglas Scott Johnson's struggle after returning from the Vietnam War with an undesirable discharge, and their father's three-year campaign to restore his military record. The book draws from hundreds of preserved lett
Artsakh War Veteran Reflects on Conflict from Border Village
1990s Artsakh War Vet Vows: "One Day I'll Run All the Way to Stepanakert"
A veteran of the 1990s Artsakh conflict lives in Tegh, a village in Armenia's Syunik Province, where he can see the mountains of Artsakh from his home. Azerbaijani military positions are located approximately two kilometers away from the village. The veteran has expressed a deter