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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.
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Chinese Mathematicians Win Fields Medal for First Time
Two Chinese win world’s top Maths prize for solving century-old problems
Two Chinese academics have won the Fields Medal, mathematics' highest honor, for the first time. Hong Wang and Yu Deng won alongside John Pardon of the United States and Jacon Tsimerman of Canada, each receiving 15,000 Canadian dollars ($10,500). Both Chinese recipients were reco
Tina Demirdjian Named Glendale's Poet Laureate
Tina Demirdjian Named Glendale’s Next Poet Laureate
Tina Demirdjian has been appointed as Glendale's next Poet Laureate by the City of Glendale and its Library, Arts & Culture Department. The position recognizes Demirdjian's contributions to the literary and cultural life of the Southern California city, which has a significant Ar
Armenia and U.S. Discuss Market Economy Recognition
Gevorg Papoyan and David Allen Discuss U.S. Recognition of Armenia as a Market Economy
Armenian Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan met with David Allen, Chargé d'Affaires at the U.S. Embassy in Armenia, to discuss U.S. recognition of Armenia as a market economy. The conversation centered on the economic and trade implications of such recognition, which could streng
Russia Restricts Armenian Dairy Imports Starting July 27
Russia to restrict imports of dairy products from Armenia starting July 27
Russia's Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance announced restrictions on dairy product imports from Armenia effective July 27, 2026, following inspections of Armenian processing facilities conducted July 14-21. The Russian agency cited violations including
Restorer Lusine Tumanyan preserves Armenian cultural treasures
Lusine Tumanyan and the medicine of cultural restoration
Lusine Tumanyan, a manuscript and canvas restorer at the Matenadaran in Yerevan, has dedicated her career to preserving Armenia's cultural heritage. Trained in St. Petersburg's renowned restoration schools, Tumanyan returned to Armenia to address a shortage of specialized experti
Areni-1 Cave Added to UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List
Armenia’s Areni-1 Cave added to UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List
Armenia has secured inclusion of Areni-1 Cave on UNESCO's World Heritage Tentative List during the 48th World Heritage Committee session in Busan, South Korea. The cave, located in the Arpa River Valley in southern Armenia, is significant for its prehistoric and early winemaking
Artsakh Officer Calls for Clarity on War Crimes Charges
The Region in Brief
Davit Manukyan, former deputy commander of the Artsakh Defense Army, issued a statement during ongoing appeals proceedings in Baku addressing charges against 15 Armenian detainees. The defendants face allegations under Azerbaijan's Criminal Code concerning planning and conducting
Levon Aronian Wins 2026 Biel Masters Chess Tournament
Levon Aronian Wins 2026 Biel Masters Triathlon
Grandmaster Levon Aronian has won the Biel Masters at the 59th edition of Switzerland's prestigious Biel International Chess Festival. The tournament, held annually in Biel, Switzerland, is one of the world's most respected chess competitions, attracting top-ranked players from a
French-Armenian Expedition Uncovers Rare Mural at Erebuni
Rare Mural Discovered During Excavations at Erebuni
A joint French-Armenian archaeological team has discovered a rare mural fragment during ongoing excavations at Erebuni, a significant historical site in Yerevan. The find adds to the growing body of evidence about the artistic and cultural sophistication of ancient Armenia. Erebu
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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.
House committee votes to demand Azerbaijan release Armenian hostages
HFAC calls for immediate release of Armenian hostages
The House Foreign Affairs Committee voted 44-7 on July 22 to call for Azerbaijan's immediate and unconditional release of all Armenian prisoners of war and political prisoners. The bipartisan amendment, led by Rep. Brad Sherman (D-CA) and backed by Committee Chairman Brian Mast (
EU Fines Google €890 Million for Anticompetitive App Practices
Google fined €890m by EU for favouring its own apps over rivals
The European Union has fined Google €890 million for abusing its market dominance by favoring its own apps and services over competitors, marking the first major enforcement action under the EU's Digital Markets Act. The landmark law targets anticompetitive practices by the world
Armenia Approves Green Tech Hub in Akhuryan
Green Technology Hub and “Chillwithtech” Lodging Facilities to Be Built in Akhuryan
The Armenian government has approved the direct sale of land in Akhuryan for the development of a green technology hub and lodging facilities called "Chillwithtech." The project aims to support technology innovation and sustainable development in the region. Akhuryan, located in