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Armenia Receives Letter from Russian Energy Minister

Armenia Receives Letter from Russian Energy Minister, Foreign Ministry Says

Armenia's Foreign Ministry has received a letter from Russia's Energy Minister, according to a statement from the ministry. The communication marks recent diplomatic contact between the two countries on energy-related matters. Armenia has historically maintained close ties with R

Massis PostMay 30, 20261 min read
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Armenia Rejects Accreditation for Russian Election Observers

Armenia Unofficially Rejects Accreditation for Several Russian Election Observers, Zakharova Says

Armenia has unofficially rejected accreditation for several Russian citizens seeking to serve as election observers, according to Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova. The move marks a notable diplomatic development amid ongoing tensions between the neighboring c

Massis PostMay 30, 20261 min read
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Debut Novel Explores Armenian Genocide Through Three Generations

Book review: “First Rule of Fire”

Rebecca Gopoian's debut novel "First Rule of Fire" traces the Gazarian family across three generations and historical periods, beginning with 14-year-old Jivan surviving the Armenian Genocide in 1914 Ottoman Turkey, followed by his wife Araxie's struggle to rebuild in 1928 Americ

The Armenian WeeklyMay 30, 20261 min read
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Trump Expresses Support for Armenian PM Pashinyan

President Trump Endorses PM Pashinyan: “He Has My Complete and Total Support”

U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly endorsed Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, stating that the PM "has my complete and total support." The statement was made during remarks in Washington, D.C., marking a notable expression of backing for Armenia's leadership from the

Massis PostMay 30, 20261 min read
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Historic 1919 Boston Gala Photo Preserves Armenian Diaspora Memory

‘We trust that you will understand us and stretch out your brotherly and helping hand’

A photograph from a December 14, 1919 gala honoring Armenian civil and military missions to the United States offers a window into early 20th-century Armenian-American community life. The panoramic banquet photo, taken at Boston's Copley Plaza Hotel and now housed in NAASR's arch

The Armenian WeeklyMay 30, 20261 min read
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Massachusetts Chamber Music Artists concludes season with Armenian program

“Mosaics of Armenia” offers a magnificent performance

Massachusetts Chamber Music Artists concluded its inaugural season with a concert devoted entirely to Armenian classical music on May 17 at Follen Church in Lexington. Titled "Mosaics of Armenia," the program featured violinist Hayk Hovsepian (founder and artistic director), cell

The Armenian WeeklyMay 30, 20261 min read
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Armenia Adopts AI Tools for National Education Initiative

Firebird to Join Armenia’s National-Level Education Efforts to Support AI-Native Learning at Scale, Launches Firebird Labs

Armenia has joined a coalition of countries integrating artificial intelligence into educational systems through a new initiative called Firebird Labs. The program provides Armenian academic institutions access to OpenAI's Codex and ChatGPT Edu platforms, which offer enterprise-g

HetqMay 30, 20261 min read
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EAEU Leaders Call for Armenian Referendum on EU Membership

EAEU leaders call for referendum in Armenia to choose between EU and EAEU

Leaders of Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan have called for Armenia to hold a nationwide referendum on its geopolitical future, according to a joint statement from the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council. The four presidents—Vladimir Putin, Alexander Lukashenko, Kassym-J

Public Radio of ArmeniaMay 30, 20261 min read
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Russia halts sales of 64.5 million bottles of Jermuk water

Russia suspends sales of 64.5 million bottles of Jermuk mineral water

Russia's consumer safety watchdog, Rospotrebnadzor, has suspended sales of 64.5 million bottles of Jermuk mineral water across the country due to technical regulation violations. The ban, which took effect May 28, 2026, applies to natural carbonated medicinal table mineral water

Public Radio of ArmeniaMay 29, 20261 min read
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Russian drone crashes into Romanian apartment building

Russian drone crashes into apartment building in Romania

A Russian drone struck an apartment building in Galati, Romania, on Friday, according to the country's defence ministry. The incident occurred as Russia conducted military operations near the Ukrainian border. The drone's complete explosive payload detonated upon impact, igniting

Public Radio of ArmeniaMay 29, 20261 min read
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Armenian Artists Draw Strong Sales at Cyprus Art Fair

Armenian artists draw strong interest at Cyprus Art Fair, most works sold

Five contemporary Armenian artists achieved significant commercial success at the VIMA Art Fair in Limassol, Cyprus, with most exhibited works selling during the event. The artists—Armen Hakobjanyan, Gayane Avetisyan, Astghik Petrosyan, Gohar Sargsyan, and Andronik Khachiyan—were

Public Radio of ArmeniaMay 29, 20261 min read
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Trump Endorses Pashinyan Ahead of Armenia's June Election

Trump Endorses Pashinyan in Armenia’s June Election

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly endorsed Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan in advance of Armenia's June election, according to reporting from Hetq. In his endorsement statement, Trump expressed support for strengthening ties between the United States and Arm

HetqMay 29, 20261 min read
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