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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Lavash Food Truck
Little Sunshine Child Care
Little Sunshine Child Care provides preschool and daycare services for young children in North Hollywood. The center offers early childhood education programs in a structured learning environment. Families can expect full-day care with age-appropriate activities designed to support developmental milestones.
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
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
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