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Armenia Fest Returns to Royal Oak with Food and Music
Armenia Fest returns to Royal Oak with food, music and dance
Armenia Fest will return to Royal Oak, Michigan on Saturday, August 22, 2026, offering a free evening of Armenian culture, food, and entertainment. The festival takes place at the Royal Oak Farmers Market from 5 to 10 p.m., featuring traditional Armenian cuisine including kebabs,
FIFA to Present World Cup Rings as Trump Confirms Final Attendance
World Cup rings for winners as Trump attendance confirmed
FIFA will present championship rings to winners of Sunday's World Cup final between Argentina and Spain, marking the first time the tradition has been adopted for soccer's premier tournament. Thirty rings will be awarded to the winning team, with an additional 1,996 available for
Foreign Minister Discusses Armenia's Evolving Political Landscape
Armenia Then and Now: Everything Changed, Nothing Changed
Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan recently addressed themes of continuity and change in Armenia's political situation, according to reporting from Massis Post. The piece examines paradoxes in Armenia's contemporary state, comparing present circumstances with historical contexts. W
Yerevan's changing demographics reshape Armenian capital
Vignettes on continuity and change in Yerevan
A personal essay examines Yerevan's demographic transformation over the past two decades. The author, who has lived in the capital since 2002, reflects on the city's shift from linguistic and cultural homogeneity to increasing diversity. Once dominated by Armenian speakers and a
Tensions Between Pashinyan and Tsarukyan Escalate in Armenia
Pashinyan-Tsarukyan Clash: War of Words Leads to Businessman’s Arrest and New Charges
A long-running conflict between Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and prominent businessman Gagik Tsarukyan has intensified beyond typical political disagreement, according to reporting from Hetq. The dispute has resulted in the businessman's arrest and new criminal charges
Armenian Clubs Advance in European Football Competitions
All Armenian Clubs Advance in European Competitions
All Armenian clubs participating in European football tournaments have progressed to the next round of competition, according to Massis Post. The announcement marks a successful outcome for Armenian teams in continental play, though specific details about which clubs, tournaments
Armenia Takes Control of AraratCement in Asset Forfeiture Case
Armenia takes control of AraratCement as court grants Prosecutor General’s request
Armenia's Anti-Corruption Court has transferred management of AraratCement CJSC to the state as an interim measure in an ongoing asset forfeiture case against businessman Gagik Tsarukyan. The Prosecutor General's Office filed the lawsuit in October 2023, alleging Tsarukyan acquir
Arax Aroosian Balakian, Armenian-American community leader, dies at 96
In memory of Arax Aroosian Balakian
Arax Aroosian Balakian, a prominent Armenian-American from New Jersey, died peacefully at her home in Fort Lee on July 13 at age 96. Born in Paterson in 1927, she earned a chemistry degree from Bucknell University and worked as a researcher for Ciba Pharmaceutical Company. She ma
Russia Reaffirms Support for Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace Talks
Russia reaffirms readiness to support Armenia-Azerbaijan normalization
Russia's Foreign Ministry said it remains committed to facilitating peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan, ahead of talks between Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov and Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov in Moscow. The ministry stated Russia is prepared to assist with ful
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Scholar Urges Armenia Away From Personality-Driven Politics
Beyond the “King of Armenians” syndrome: A blueprint for strategic resilience
Dr. Henry C. Theriault, associate provost at Worcester State University and former president of the International Association of Genocide Scholars, delivered a public lecture in Yerevan on June 25 examining Armenia's political culture and national trajectory. Theriault criticized
Armenia, Oman discuss fresh produce export opportunities
Armenia, Oman explore fresh produce export opportunities
Armenian and Omani officials met July 15 to explore trade opportunities in fresh fruits and vegetables. Deputy Ministers of Economy Arman Khojoyan and Anushik Avetyan presented Armenia's export promotion policies and highlighted the country's intensive horticulture and greenhouse
Israelyan Fellowship Opens Applications for Summer 2027
Applications open for the Summer 2027 Israelyan Fellowship
Applications are now open for the inaugural Summer 2027 Israelyan Fellowship at Gladstone's Library in the United Kingdom, a monthlong residential program supporting advanced work in Armenian studies, literature and the social sciences. The fully funded fellowship provides writer