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Pashinyan and Erdoğan Meet to Discuss Armenia-Turkey Normalization
Pashinyan and Erdoğan Discuss Armenia-Turkey Normalization in New York
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan of Armenia and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met in New York to discuss ongoing normalization efforts between the two countries. The meeting represents continued diplomatic engagement aimed at improving relations between Armenia and Turkey,
U.S. Envoy Promotes Regional Trade Corridor Through Armenia
Witkoff highlights strategic impact of TRIPP route in South Caucasus
U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff highlighted the economic potential of a proposed infrastructure corridor spanning southern Armenia during a panel discussion on regional peace. The TRIPP (Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity) initiative includes a 42.5-kilometer tra
Tunik App Brings Armenian Folklore to Diaspora Children
Tunik brings bedtime stories to children on iPhone and Android
Tunik, a new mobile app developed by an Armenian team, delivers Armenian folklore to diaspora children through illustrated bedtime stories narrated by native speakers. The app launched on iPhone and iPad earlier this year and arrives on Android this month. The platform hosts over
EU Council Approves Temporary Trade Exemptions for Armenia
EU Council Grants Temporary Trade Exemptions to Armenia
The European Union Council has granted Armenia temporary trade exemptions aimed at supporting the country's economy amid trade restrictions imposed by Russia. The measure represents an effort by the EU to help mitigate economic pressures on Armenia resulting from regional trade b
Armenian American advocates push policy agenda on Capitol Hill
ANCA advocates take Armenian American strategic priorities to Capitol Hill
Armenian American advocates from more than 30 states visited every U.S. House and Senate office on September 14-15 during Strategic Advocacy 2026, a mobilization organized by the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA). Over 150 congressional meetings took place to advance
Armenian Government Releases Church Governance Report, Proposes Reforms
Armenian Government Publishes Report on Alleged Church Crisis; Proposes Restructuring
The Armenian government has published a report addressing what it characterizes as a crisis in church governance, proposing structural reforms to the country's religious institutions. The report's release follows Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's recent calls for a parliamentary i
Armenian Independence Day Celebrated at 27th Annual Glendale Festival
Armenian Independence Day Celebrated at 27th Annual Festival in Glendale
The Armenian community in Glendale marked Armenian Independence Day at the 27th annual festival celebrating the occasion. The event featured traditional Armenian culture, music, and dance performances, drawing community members together for a day focused on cultural heritage and
US and Iran Hold First Talks Since June at UN
US and Iran hold first talks since June after Trump’s ‘annihilation’ threat
Top Iranian and US officials met at the United Nations in New York for talks mediated by Qatar, marking their first discussions since a June ceasefire collapsed. The meeting included Iran's foreign minister and US President Donald Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff. No breakthrough emer
Wizz Air Increases Yerevan-Prague Flight Frequency
Wizz Air to Increase Frequency of Yerevan-Prague Flights
Wizz Air will expand direct flight service between Yerevan and Prague beginning in October, the Czech Embassy in Armenia announced. The airline will increase weekly flights on the route from the current frequency to four departures per week starting in October, rising further to
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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.
New Book Documents Khachkars of Historic Noratus Cemetery
New book release: “Eternal Armenia” and the khatchkars of Noratus
Photographer and author David Karamian has released "Eternal Armenia: Khachkars — The CrossStones of Noratus," a 264-page book documenting the world's largest surviving concentration of Armenian khachkars near Lake Sevan. The project resulted from nearly three years of photograph
Azerbaijan Pardons French Prisoner After EU Sanctions Shift
Azerbaijan pardons jailed Frenchman after EU lifts sanctions on Russian billionaire
Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev pardoned French national Martin Ryan on Wednesday, one day after the European Union lifted sanctions on Russian billionaires. Ryan had been serving a ten-year prison sentence in Baku following a March conviction. According to reports from Franc
Catholicos Karekin II Receives Syriac Orthodox Pilgrims from U.S.
Catholioc Karekin II Hosts Syriac Orthodox Church Pilgrims from U.S.
Catholicos Karekin II, the spiritual leader of the Armenian Apostolic Church, hosted a delegation of Syriac Orthodox Church pilgrims from the United States. The group was led by Father Joseph Shamoun, spiritual pastor of St. Mark's Cathedral in New Jersey. The visit represents in