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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.
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 Reaffirms Armenian Heritage of Gandzasar Monastery
Pashinyan Reaffirms Armenian Origins of Gandzasar, Urges Care in Preserving Peace
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has formally reaffirmed Armenia's historical and cultural claims to Gandzasar, an Armenian Apostolic monastery located in the Syunik region. The statement underscores Armenia's position on the monastery's Armenian origins amid ongoing regional tensi
NGOs submit U.N. report on Armenia's enforced disappearances
ICLaw, PRWB submit report on enforced disappearances in Armenia to U.N.
The International and Comparative Law Center and Protection of Rights Without Borders have submitted a joint report to the U.N. Committee on Enforced Disappearances evaluating Armenia's compliance with international obligations. The report notes that Armenia's Criminal Code crimi
Armenian Religious Leaders Meet Trump at White House
Trump hosts Armenian religious leaders, Ambassador at Oval Office
Armenian religious leaders and Armenia's U.S. Ambassador met with President Donald Trump at the White House Oval Office on September 16, 2026. The delegation, representing the Armenian Apostolic Church's Eastern and Western Dioceses, the Catholicosate of the Great House of Cilici
Half of Armenia's Working-Age Population Remains Unemployed
The Face of Armenia's Unemployed: An Untapped Labor Force
A new analysis examines Armenia's significant unemployment crisis, with roughly half the country's working-age population currently outside the labor force. The report explores the demographics of the unemployed—who they are and why they have been excluded from job markets—while
Celebrate Armenia! Festival Returns to Boston Heritage Park
Celebrate Armenia! brings culture to Armenian Heritage Park
Celebrate Armenia!, a cultural festival honoring Armenian Independence Day, will take place September 19, 2026, at Armenian Heritage Park on Boston's Greenway. The daylong event returns for its second year, featuring Armenian music, dance, food and storytelling for audiences of a
Armenian Apostolic Church Structure and Clerical Authority Examined
The ironic relationship of a priest and his community
An analysis of the Armenian Apostolic Church's hierarchical structure explores the concentration of power among elected clergy leaders and their relationship with congregants. The article outlines how the church operates through democratic processes—including the election of bish
Armenia's National Football Team Unveils Manuscript-Inspired Jerseys
Armenia unveils new national team jerseys inspired by Armenian manuscript art
The Football Federation of Armenia and sportswear company Macron have unveiled new home and away jerseys for the Armenian national football team, drawing design inspiration from centuries-old Armenian manuscript ornamentation. The home jersey features bird-inspired decorative pat
Matenadaran Director Disputes Hajiyev Claims on Armenian History
Matenadaran Director Responds to Hajiyev: “There Are No Blank Pages in Our History”
The director of the Matenadaran, Armenia's ancient manuscript repository, has responded to assertions made by Azerbaijani official Hajiyev regarding historical documentation. The director challenged Hajiyev's characterization of "blank pages" in Armenian history, particularly in
Diaspora Conference Examines Role of Church in Armenian Identity
Diaspora Mobilization Conference second roundtable summary
The Armenian Weekly reports on the second roundtable of the Diaspora Mobilization Conference, which focused on how national values and the Armenian Church sustain Armenian identity in the diaspora. Speakers emphasized that the Armenian people have preserved their identity for cen
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.
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EU Parliament approves trade measures supporting Armenian exports
European Parliament to approve trade liberalisation measures for Armenia, MEP Bogdan Zdrojewski tells Public Radio of Armenia
The European Parliament is set to approve temporary trade liberalization measures for Armenia on September 15, suspending import duties on approximately 80% of Armenian exports to the European Union. The initiative aims to support Armenia's economy following recent Russian trade
Hayastan All-Armenian Fund Updates Strategic Development Priorities
Hayastan All-Armenian Fund Board of Trustees Approves New Strategic Development Priorities
The Board of Trustees of the Hayastan All-Armenian Fund has approved new strategic development priorities for the organization. The Hayastan All-Armenian Fund, a nonprofit that finances development projects in Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh, regularly updates its institutional stra
Vrejoohie Bedrossian Armenian, Community Educator, Dies at 88
In memory of Vrejoohie Bedrossian Armenian
Vrejoohie Bedrossian Armenian, a prominent figure in the Washington, D.C. Armenian community, died September 13 at age 88, surrounded by family. Born in Jaffa, Palestine in 1938 to genocide survivors, she fled with her family to Beirut in 1948, then to Philadelphia in 1956. She w