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Providence Homenetmen scouts aid Armenian orphans after jamboree

Providence Homenetmen scouts’ effort extends beyond jamboree in Armenia

Eleven Homenetmen scouts from Providence participated in the 13th Pan-Homenetmen Scouting Jamboree in Byurakan, Armenia, which drew 900 scouts from 23 countries. Following the July 24-August 2 event, the Providence delegation visited St. Nerses the Great Charitable Organization i

The Armenian WeeklyAug 22, 20261 min read
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Armenia Allocates Funds for Gaza Children's Medical Care

Armenian Government to Allocate Nearly AMD 17 Million for Medical Treatment of Children from Gaza

The Armenian government announced it will allocate approximately AMD 16.7 million (roughly $43,000 USD) to fund medical treatment for children from Gaza. The decision reflects Armenia's humanitarian response to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The allocation underscores A

Massis PostAug 22, 20261 min read
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International Observatory to assess Armenia's democratic developments

IODA to host press conference on Armenia’s democratic trajectory

The International Observatory for Democracy in Armenia will host an online press conference on August 25, 2026, to present findings on Armenia's institutional and political developments following June parliamentary elections. The event will feature international legal experts and

The Armenian WeeklyAug 22, 20261 min read
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Armenia's Economy Expands 6.7% in Second Quarter

Armenia’s GDP Grows 6.7% in Second Quarter to AMD 2.83 Trillion

Armenia's gross domestic product grew 6.7% in the second quarter, reaching AMD 2.83 trillion, according to official economic data. The quarterly growth reflects ongoing economic activity across the country's major sectors. This metric provides insight into Armenia's broader econo

Massis PostAug 22, 20261 min read
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University of Buenos Aires examines Armenian Genocide through women's experiences

In Argentina, Armenian Genocide seminar examines women, children and silence

The Armenian Studies Chair at the University of Buenos Aires held a seminar from June to July examining the Armenian Genocide through the lens of women and children's experiences. Organized by historian Nélida Elena Boulgourdjian, the course explored how genocidal violence affect

The Armenian WeeklyAug 22, 20261 min read
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Poland Extradites Armenian National on Cybercrime Charges

Poland Extradites Armenian National Wanted on Cybercrime and Money Laundering Charges

Poland has approved an extradition request from Armenia's Prosecutor General's office for an Armenian national accused of cybercrime and money laundering offenses. The individual was transferred to Armenian authorities following the legal proceedings in Polish courts. The case re

Massis PostAug 22, 20261 min read
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Gostan Zarian's "Three Songs": A Literary Legacy

The meaning behind Gostan Zarian’s “Three Songs”

Gostan Zarian, a prominent 20th-century Armenian writer who worked across multiple languages and countries, composed "The Sorrow of the Earth and the Sorrow of Heaven for Singing Three Songs" in response to World War I's devastation. Originally written in French and published in

The Armenian WeeklyAug 22, 20261 min read
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Khachkar Studios Launches Masterclass on Church Revitalization

Khachkar Studios Releases New Masterclass #3 – Revitalizing Churches Worldwide

Khachkar Studios has released its third masterclass, titled "Revitalizing Churches Worldwide," focused on architectural and restoration approaches for religious structures globally. The program appears designed to address preservation and modernization challenges facing churches,

Massis PostAug 22, 20261 min read
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Armenian PM Pashinyan to Perform Drums at Sevan Festival

Pashinyan’s Band to Perform at Sevan Music Festival

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan will perform as a drummer with his band at the Varchafest 2026 music festival, a young people's competition held on the shores of Lake Sevan in Armenia. The festival brings together emerging musical talent for performances and competitive programmin

HetqAug 22, 20261 min read
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Ararat-Armenia Draws with Craiova in Europa League Playoff

Ararat-Armenia hold Universitatea Craiova to 1-1 draw in Europa League play-off

Armenia's Ararat-Armenia held Romanian club Universitatea Craiova to a 1-1 draw in the first leg of their UEFA Europa League playoff on Thursday. Playing away in Craiova on August 20, Ararat-Armenia took an early lead through Malis before Nicușor Bancu equalized for the hosts. Cr

Public Radio of ArmeniaAug 21, 20261 min read
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Former Artsakh Official Challenges Trial Proceedings From Azerbaijani Prison

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Davit Babayan, former Foreign Minister of Artsakh, has disputed the legal proceedings against him and other detained Artsakh officials while imprisoned in Azerbaijan. In a message from prison, Babayan characterized his trial as predetermined, alleging that charges lack substantiv

The Armenian WeeklyAug 21, 20261 min read
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Four Armenian teens attend STEAM camp at Princeton

Four Armenian teens explore STEAM at Princeton University

Four students from Yerevan participated in an international STEAM camp at Princeton University, spending a week exploring science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics in an academic setting. The program, organized under the auspices of Yerevan's mayor, provided partici

Public Radio of ArmeniaAug 21, 20261 min read
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