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Marriott Cancels Artsakh Tourism Package After Advocacy Campaign

Marriott drops genocide-tourism package in ethnically cleansed Artsakh

Marriott Bonvoy has discontinued a tourism package to Artsakh following a five-day international advocacy campaign led by the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) and partner organizations. The 14-hour tour, marketed as the "Karabakh: Shusha-Khankendi Tour," offered guid

The Armenian WeeklyAug 2, 20261 min read
Source: The Armenian Weekly
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Trump announces Hamas disarmament agreement for Gaza

Hamas agrees to Trump’s plan to disarm in Gaza, with Israel yet to comment – BBC

U.S. President Donald Trump announced that his administration has brokered an agreement for the "complete disarmament" of Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza, according to reporting by the BBC. A senior Hamas official confirmed to the BBC that the organization has agreed to the

Public Radio of ArmeniaAug 1, 20261 min read
Source: Public Radio of Armenia
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UWC Dilijan Graduates Secure Places at Leading Universities

UWC Dilijan Students Receive Outstanding University Offers from the World’s Leading Institutions

Students graduating from UWC Dilijan, an international boarding school located in Armenia's Tavush Province, have been accepted to prestigious universities worldwide, the school announced. The cohort secured admission offers from top-ranked institutions across multiple continents

Massis PostAug 1, 20261 min read
Source: Massis Post
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Teacher Reflects on Culture, Change in Yerevan

The Catfish of Yerevan

An Armenian-American educator explores generational differences in cultural consumption and the evolution of Armenian society through a personal lens. The author, visiting Yerevan, draws connections between a contemporary rap song about fake personas and the country's transformat

The Armenian WeeklyAug 1, 20261 min read
Source: The Armenian Weekly
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Diasporan Perspectives Think Tank Opens Research Proposal Call

Diasporan Perspectives: Call for Research Proposals

The Diasporan Perspectives think tank has launched an open call for research proposals, according to an announcement via Massis Post. Based in Lisbon, the organization invites scholars and researchers to submit proposals for projects aligned with its mission of examining diaspora

Massis PostAug 1, 20261 min read
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Armenian Court Orders State Control of Tsarukyan's Ararat Brandy Factory

Armenian Court Orders State Takeover of Gagik Tsarukyan's Yerevan Ararat Brandy Factory

An Armenian court has ruled to place the historic Ararat Brandy Factory in Yerevan under state maintenance and control. The decision follows similar legal actions against other properties held by Gagik Tsarukyan's Multi Group holding company. The ruling represents ongoing state i

HetqAug 1, 20261 min read
Source: Hetq
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Alzheimer's Care Armenia Expands Dementia Services Across Country

How Alzheimer’s Care Armenia is transforming dementia care

Alzheimer's Care Armenia, founded by gerontologist Dr. Jane Mahakian in 2018, is working to shift how dementia is understood and treated in Armenia, where memory loss has traditionally been dismissed as normal aging. The organization launched the Brain Health Armenia Project in 2

The Armenian WeeklyAug 1, 20261 min read
Source: The Armenian Weekly
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Russian Minister Discusses EAEU Benefits, Gas Prices for Armenia

Russian Minister Warns Armenia About EAEU Membership Benefits and Gas Prices

Russian Economic Development Minister Maxim Reshetnikov has addressed Armenia's membership in the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), emphasizing the bloc's benefits while discussing natural gas pricing. The remarks come as Armenia navigates its position within the Russian-led trade

Massis PostAug 1, 20261 min read
Source: Massis Post
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Armenian Musicians Shape American Arts Landscape

Armenian Arts in America: From pop icons to kef legends

Armenian artists have made significant contributions to American music across multiple genres, according to a feature examining the community's influence on U.S. arts. The article profiles prominent performers including Harout Pamboukjian, known for blending Armenian folk traditi

The Armenian WeeklyAug 1, 20261 min read
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Vardanyan's Wife Seeks Access Visit After 100 Days

Ruben Vardanyan’s Wife Again Appeals to Pashinyan, Azerbaijan’s Human Rights Commissioner to Organize Baku Visit

Ruben Vardanyan's wife has again appealed to Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijan's Human Rights Commissioner to facilitate a family visit to the detained businessman. Vardanyan has been held in Azerbaijan's Umbaki penitentiary complex since September 2023 witho

HetqAug 1, 20261 min read
Source: Hetq
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Yerevan Ararat Factory Placed Under State Administration

Yerevan Ararat Brandy-Wine-Vodka Factory Placed Under State Administration

The Yerevan Ararat Brandy-Wine-Vodka Factory has been placed under state administration, according to reporting from Massis Post. The move involves the state taking control of shares previously held by private ownership. Ararat is one of Armenia's most recognized spirits brands i

Massis PostAug 1, 20261 min read
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Globalism and Communism: Competing Visions for Armenian Identity

Globalism, communism and Armenian national identity

An article from The Armenian Weekly examines how globalization and international ideologies affect Armenian national identity preservation. The piece compares liberal globalism and communist internationalism, noting both frameworks share universalist outlooks and skepticism towar

The Armenian WeeklyAug 1, 20261 min read
Source: The Armenian Weekly
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