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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.
Armenian Parliament Speaker Meets Egyptian Ambassador on Bilateral Ties
Armenian Parliament Speaker, Egyptian Ambassador Discuss Expanding Cooperation
Armenia's Parliament Speaker recently met with Egypt's ambassador to discuss expanding cooperation between the two nations. According to the speaker's office, both officials emphasized the centuries-old friendship between Armenian and Egyptian peoples, as well as the strong diplo
Putin Says Russia Could Withdraw Gyumri Military Base
Putin: Russia Could Withdraw Its Military Base from Gyumri “As Early as Tomorrow” If Armenia No Longer Wants It
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Russia could withdraw its military base from Gyumri, Armenia, if the Armenian government no longer desired its presence, potentially "as early as tomorrow." Putin's comments, made in Bishkek, touch on a longstanding strategic asset for
Czech President Praises Armenia-Azerbaijan Normalization Efforts
Czech president lauds Armenia-Azerbaijan normalization process
Czech President Petr Pavel has expressed support for the normalization of relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan during talks with Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturyan in Prague. Pavel noted that the diplomatic process began in Prague in 2022 and received new momentum followi
Armenian Weekly Correspondent Heads to AYF Olympics
The Wednesday before the AYF Olympics
An Armenian Weekly reporter is traveling to New Jersey to cover the Armenian Youth Federation Olympics, marking the 12th year of coverage for the publication. The correspondent, who began as a reporter for the Special Issue insert, has since transitioned to daily coverage as the
Armenian and U.S. Officials Visit Syunik Region on Peace Efforts
Armenian, U.S. Officials Visit Syunik to Discuss TRIPP with Local Communities
Armenian and U.S. officials visited Syunik province to discuss the TRIPP initiative with local communities, continuing joint efforts stemming from commitments made at the August 8, 2025 White House Peace Summit. The delegation's visit reflects ongoing collaboration between Yereva
Pashinyan Reports Productive Meeting With Putin
Pashinyan Says He Had a “Very Good Meeting” With Putin, Announces Plans to Continue Talks in Moscow
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said he held a "very good meeting" with Russian President Vladimir Putin and announced plans to continue diplomatic talks in Moscow. The statement indicates ongoing engagement between Armenia and Russia on matters of mutual interest. Pashin
Armenian International Edgar Sevikyan Joins Spanish Club on Loan
Spanish AD Ceuta FC signs Armenia international Edgar Sevikyan on loan
Spanish second-division club AD Ceuta FC has signed Armenia international Edgar Sevikyan on loan from Hungarian club Ferencváros TC through the end of the season. Sevikyan, 25, is an attack-minded right winger and attacking midfielder known for his long-range shooting, vision, an
Legal dispute emerges over Lemkin Institute naming rights
Can Raphael Lemkin’s relatives force the Lemkin Institute to remove his name?
The Lemkin Institute for Genocide Prevention, a Pennsylvania-based nonprofit, faces a legal challenge from Joseph Lemkin, a relative of Raphael Lemkin—the Polish Jewish lawyer who coined the term "genocide" and championed the 1948 UN Genocide Convention. Joseph Lemkin and the Eur
Armenia Exports 60 Tons of Fish Products to UAE
60 tons of Armenian fish and fish products exported to UAE
Armenia has exported 60 tons of fish and fish products to the United Arab Emirates, according to the country's Food Safety Inspection Body. The shipment reflects strong market demand in the UAE for Armenian aquaculture products. The Food Safety Inspection Body said it will facili
Six Armenian Companies Exhibit at Paris Fashion Trade Show
Six Armenian companies showcase products at Texworld Paris
Six Armenian fashion and apparel companies participated in Texworld Paris, an international textile and clothing exhibition held August 31 to September 2 in France. The companies displayed their products, production capabilities, and expertise to potential international partners.
Camp Haiastan Friendships Shape Armenian-American Lives
Camp friends become family
A personal essay recounts decades of memories from Camp Haiastan, the Armenian summer camp in Franklin, Pennsylvania, tracing how childhood experiences there forged lifelong friendships within the diaspora community. The author describes arriving at age 7 in 1989 unprepared and h
EU Council approves temporary trade measures for Armenia
European Council backs temporary trade measures to support Armenia
The European Council has agreed to introduce temporary trade liberalization measures supporting Armenia's economy following restrictions imposed by Russia. The measures will suspend import duties on approximately 80% of Armenian exports to the EU for two years, with safeguards to