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Mellanie Party Design Wedding Decorations Glendale
Mellanie Party Design specializes in wedding and event decorations, offering custom setups for ceremonies, receptions, and special celebrations throughout the Glendale and greater Los Angeles area. The team provides full-service coordination including draping, floral arrangements, backdrops, lighting, and table settings to transform venues for memorable occasions.
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Ameriabank Reports Strong Growth in H1 2026 Results
Ameriabank Presents Retail Banking Results for H1 2026
Ameriabank, a major financial institution serving the Armenian diaspora and Armenia, has announced solid performance metrics for the first half of 2026. The bank now serves over 900,000 customers, reflecting significant expansion in its customer base. According to bank leadership
FIFA Plans $4.2 Billion World Cup Investment Stake Sale
UEFA accuses FIFA of ‘selling football’ with World Cup investment plan
FIFA announced plans Tuesday to sell a minority stake in its business operations through a newly created semi-private subsidiary called FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE). The organization said it would retain majority control while seeking to raise $4.2 billion from long-term investo
Israel's Genocide Recognition Stalled After Azerbaijan Pressure
A phone call from Baku answered the question
Israel's Cabinet approved recognition of the Armenian Genocide on June 28, but a scheduled Knesset vote to formalize the decision was removed from the parliamentary agenda, according to reporting by Haaretz. The news outlet attributed the withdrawal to pressure from Azerbaijan's
Ararat-Armenia Advances in UEFA Champions League Qualifying
Ararat-Armenia Advances to UEFA Champions League Third Qualifying Round
Ararat-Armenia, the reigning Armenian football champion, advanced to the third qualifying round of the UEFA Champions League following a match against an Irish opponent on July 28. The victory marks a significant achievement for the Armenian club in European competition. Ararat-A
Azerbaijani Prosecutors Oppose Appeals by Detained Artsakh Leaders
Azerbaijani Prosecutors Urge Baku Court to Reject Appeals of Armenian Detainees
Azerbaijani state prosecutors on July 28 urged the Baku Court of Appeals to reject appeals filed by detained military and political leaders from Artsakh, seeking to uphold guilty verdicts issued by the Baku Military Court. The case involves individuals characterized by Armenia as
Armenian Deputy PM meets departing French Ambassador
Armenian Deputy PM praises French Ambassador’s role in advancing ties
Armenian Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Khachatryan met with French Ambassador to Armenia Olivier Decottignies as the envoy concluded his diplomatic posting. Khachatryan praised the ambassador's contributions to strengthening bilateral relations and noted that recent Armenia-France
Scholars Refute Azerbaijani 'Albanization' Claims Over Artsakh
Silence is complicity: Who will protect the sanctuaries of Artsakh?
An article from The Armenian Weekly examines Azerbaijan's "Albanization" thesis, which claims Christian monuments in Artsakh belong to the historical Caucasian Albanian state rather than Armenian civilization. The piece argues this narrative is used to justify the erasure of Arme
Armenia Elected Vice-Chair of UNESCO World Heritage Committee
Armenia elected Vice-Chair of UNESCO World Heritage Committee’s 49th session
Armenia has been elected Vice-Chair of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee's 49th session, scheduled for Istanbul in June 2027. The decision was announced at the conclusion of the Committee's 48th session in Busan, South Korea, held July 19-29. Armenia's delegation, led by Perman
World Bank Report Highlights Job Quality as Key to Armenian Poverty Reduction
New World Bank Group Report Says Higher-Productivity Jobs Key to Reducing Poverty in Armenia
A new World Bank Group report identifies higher-productivity employment as essential for sustaining economic growth in Armenia and improving living standards across the country. According to the analysis, Armenia must prioritize strengthening social protection systems while simul
Mellanie Party Design Wedding Decorations Glendale
Mellanie Party Design specializes in wedding and event decorations, offering custom setups for ceremonies, receptions, and special celebrations throughout the Glendale and greater Los Angeles area. The team provides full-service coordination including draping, floral arrangements, backdrops, lighting, and table settings to transform venues for memorable occasions.
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Railway Infrastructure Restoration Project Begins in Gyumri
Akyaka–Gyumri Railway Link Undergoing Restoration
Construction has commenced on restoration efforts for the Akyaka–Gyumri railway link, according to reporting from Massis Post. The project aims to rehabilitate aging infrastructure connecting the two Armenian cities. Gyumri, Armenia's second-largest city, has seen ongoing develop
NAASR NextGen launches Hamaynk events platform for New England Armenians
NAASR NextGen students launch Hamaynk, a New England Armenian events website
A cohort of 10 high school and college students participating in NAASR NextGen has created Hamaynk, a website designed to address community challenges including youth engagement and event coordination in New England's Armenian diaspora. The students, ranging from high school soph
Armenia Strengthens Laws Against Child Sexual Abuse
Armenia to Expand Child Sexual Abuse Liability; ECHR Says Country's Current Laws Are Inadequate
Armenia's Ministry of Justice is moving to expand criminal liability for sexual crimes against children, particularly in cases involving authority figures. The proposed legislation would tighten penalties when abuse is committed by employees of educational, medical, or care insti