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Richard Giragosian, Prominent Analyst, Dies in Istanbul
Richard Giragosian Dies in Istanbul
Richard Giragosian, a respected political analyst and scholar specializing in South Caucasus affairs, has died in Istanbul. Giragosian was the director of the Regional Studies Institute in Yerevan and served as a guest lecturer for the U.S. Army Special Forces at Fort Bragg's Joh
Catholicos Karekin II Marks Armenia's 35th Independence Anniversary
Catholicos Karekin II Calls for National Unity on Armenia's Independence Anniversary
Catholicos Karekin II, the Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians, issued a pontifical blessing and congratulatory message on the occasion of Armenia's 35th anniversary of independence. The religious leader's statement emphasized the significance of the milestone in Ar
Armenian President: Statehood Requires Continuous Active Defense
Armenian President: Statehood is a Continuous Responsibility
Armenia's President emphasized that independence, freedom, and sovereignty demand constant vigilance and strengthening. In remarks on statehood, the President underscored that these foundational values are irreplaceable and must be actively defended every day rather than taken fo
Rubio Pledges Deeper U.S.-Armenia Partnership on Independence Day
Rubio congratulates Armenia on Independence Day, pledges deeper U.S. partnership
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio extended congratulations to Armenia on its Independence Day, marking 35 years since the nation regained independence. In a statement, Rubio highlighted progress made between the two countries over the past year and outlined plans for expanded c
Russian Import Ban Disrupts Armenian Peach Exports
Armenian Peach Growers Eye European Markets After Sudden Russian Import Ban
Russia has banned imports of Armenian stone fruit, effective June 2, 2026, affecting peach growers ahead of the harvest season. The sudden trade restriction comes five days before Armenia's parliamentary election. Armenian peach producers are now exploring alternative markets in
U.S. Secretary of State Rubio Marks Armenia Independence Day
Washington Pledges Deeper Ties as Secretary Rubio Salutes Armenia’s National Day
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued a statement marking the 35th anniversary of Armenia's independence, pledging deeper ties between the United States and Armenia. Rubio's remarks come as part of annual diplomatic recognition of Armenia's September 21 independence declarat
Armenian PM meets Nobel Prize-winning economist Banerjee
PM Pashinyan meets Nobel Prize-winning economist Abhijit Banerjee
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan met with Nobel Prize-winning economist Abhijit Banerjee in Armenia, according to the Armenian government. During the meeting, Pashinyan emphasized the importance of cooperation in policy development and assessing the impact of government programs. H
Khachkar Studios Releases Multilingual Masterclass on Church Revitalization
Khachkar Studios’ Masterclass #3 Now Available in Three Languages
Khachkar Studios has published the third installment of its masterclass series, titled "Revitalizing Churches Worldwide," now available in three languages. The educational program focuses on church preservation and revitalization efforts, expanding its reach to broader audiences
Human Rights Attorney to Discuss Armenian Hostages in LA
ALC’s Siranush Sahakyan to discuss Armenian hostage cases in LA
Siranush Sahakyan, executive director of the Armenian Legal Center for Justice and Human Rights, will hold two public events in the Los Angeles area this month to discuss Armenian hostages held by Azerbaijan. Sahakyan, who represents Armenian detainees before the European Court o
New Novel Explores Armenian Genocide Through Unexpected Compassion
Book Review: ‘The Kaleidoscope of Destiny’
Sarah Ignatius, an Armenian-American human rights lawyer and former executive director of the National Association for Armenian Studies and Research, has published her debut novel "The Kaleidoscope of Destiny." The book follows 14-year-old Arakel during the Armenian Genocide, tra
Haigazian University Hosts Week of Academic Programming
Haigazian University: A Week of Academic Engagement in Yerevan
Haigazian University in Yerevan marked a week focused on academic engagement and scholarly activity. The university, founded in 1955 and affiliated with the Armenian Evangelical Church, is one of Armenia's leading private institutions of higher education. The week's programming b
EU Trade Preferences for Armenian Products Expected Soon
EU Expects Trade Preferences for Armenian Products to Take Effect Soon, Ambassador Says
The European Union anticipates that newly approved trade preferences for Armenian products will take effect in the coming period, according to statements from an EU ambassador. The trade arrangement is designed to expand market access for Armenian goods within the EU, potentially