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British Royal Sam Chatto Engaged to Armenian Artist
Princess Margaret’s Grandson Sam Chatto Engaged to British-Armenian Artist Eleanor Ekserdjian
Sam Chatto, a grandson of Princess Margaret, has announced his engagement to Eleanor Ekserdjian, a British-Armenian artist. The engagement represents a notable connection between British royal circles and the Armenian diaspora community. Ekserdjian, who holds Armenian heritage th
Armenia's Security Council meets EU Partnership Mission head
Armenian Security Council Secretary meets head of EU Partnership Mission
Armenia's Security Council Secretary Armen Grigoryan met with Ambassador Cosmin George Dinescu, the newly appointed Head of the European Union Partnership Mission in Armenia. Grigoryan welcomed the EU's deployment of its Partnership Mission and expressed Armenia's commitment to s
Armenia Approves U.S. Strategic Partnership Framework Agreement
Armenian Government okays ratification of U.S. strategic agreement on TRIPP project
Armenia's government has approved a draft law to ratify a Framework Agreement on Strategic Cooperation with the United States regarding the TRIPP (Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity) project. The agreement, signed in June 2026, aims to promote peace, stability and
Watertown youth delegate supports Markey at Democratic convention
Watertown youth delegate attends Democratic state convention
Rosdom Kaligian of Watertown, Massachusetts attended the state Democratic convention in Worcester as a youth delegate, supporting U.S. Sen. Ed Markey's reelection bid. Kaligian has been active in local politics, participating in Watertown Planning Department meetings focused on d
Armenia Begins Ratification Process for TRIPP Agreement
Armenian Government Begins TRIPP Ratification Process; Agreement to Be Sent to Constitutional Court
The Armenian government has initiated the ratification process for a framework agreement on strategic cooperation, with the accord set to be reviewed by Armenia's Constitutional Court. The TRIPP agreement represents a significant diplomatic commitment requiring formal approval th
Armenia, U.S. Explore Expanded Agricultural Trade
Armenia eyes greater agricultural exports to U.S. market
Armenia's Ambassador to the United States Narek Mkrtchyan met with Daniel Whitley, Administrator of the Foreign Agricultural Service at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, to discuss expanding bilateral agricultural cooperation. During the meeting, both parties examined opportuni
Armenia, Artsakh, Iran: Weekly Regional Briefing
The Region in Brief
A medical professional in Yerevan was dismissed after 21 years of employment, sparking allegations of political retaliation. Armine Sogoyan's family disputed the official explanation citing budget constraints, noting her previous public confrontation with Prime Minister Nikol Pas
International Olympic Committee Aware of Armenia NOC Closure
IOC Aware of Closure of Armenia’s National Olympic Committee
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has stated it is aware of the situation involving Armenia's National Olympic Committee (NOCA) and has maintained contact with the organization, according to reporting from Hetq. The brief statement indicates the IOC is monitoring developm
Turkey Says Armenia Normalization Process Continues With Azerbaijan Coordination
Turkey Says Armenia Normalization Process Will Continue in Coordination With Azerbaijan
Turkish officials stated that the normalization process between Turkey and Armenia will proceed in coordination with Azerbaijan, according to remarks made in Ankara. The statement underscores Turkey's position that regional peace efforts in the South Caucasus involve trilateral c
RCDS Urges International Action Against Hate Speech Targeting Karabakh Refugees
RCDS Calls on International Partners to Impose Visa Restrictions on Individuals Promoting Hate Speech Against Nagorno-Karabakh Refugees
The Resource Center for Democracy and Strengthening (RCDS) has called on international partners to impose visa restrictions on individuals promoting hate speech and discriminatory rhetoric targeting Nagorno-Karabakh refugees. The organization stated it continues monitoring inflam
Armenian President Meets With Emir of Qatar in Doha
Armenian President Holds Private Meeting With Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani
Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturyan held a private meeting with Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir of Qatar, in Doha. The meeting represents continued diplomatic engagement between Armenia and Gulf state leadership. Details regarding the agenda and outcomes of the discu
Armenia Opens EU Fish Export Market With New Regulations
Armenia approves rules to enable fish exports to EU market
Armenia's government has approved regulations enabling fish producers to register in the European Union's Trade Control and Expert System (TRACES), opening exports to EU member states. The move follows EU authorization granted March 16, 2025, permitting Armenia to export farmed s