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Armenian Diplomats Inspect Border Crossings with Turkey
Armenian Diplomats Visit Margara and Akhurik Crossings on Armenia-Turkey Border
Armenian Foreign Ministry officials visited the Margara and Akhurik border crossings on the Armenia-Turkey frontier, according to Massis Post. The diplomatic inspection, which took place in Gyumri, involved leadership from Armenia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The crossings repr
U.S. Critical Minerals Order Opens Opportunity for Armenia
Armenia’s molybdenum moment
A July 2026 executive order by President Trump restricting U.S. defense-related purchases of critical materials from China, Russia, Iran and North Korea creates potential economic opportunities for Armenia, according to analysis by The Armenian Weekly. The order tightens regulati
Former Armenian Revenue Official Arrested in Bribery Investigation
Former Armenian State Revenue Committee Chairman Arrested in Bribery Probe
Armenia's Investigative Committee has arrested the former chairman of the State Revenue Committee as part of a broad probe into bribery and money laundering, according to reporting from Hetq, an Armenian investigative outlet. The arrest marks the latest development in what author
Pashinyan Sends Condolences on Death of King Harald V
Pashinyan sends condolences to Norway over death of King Harald V
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has sent a message of condolences to Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre following the death of King Harald V on August 28 at age 89. In his statement, Pashinyan expressed sympathy on behalf of the Armenian government and personally t
Pashinyan and Modi Discuss Armenia-India Cooperation
Pashinyan and Modi Discuss Expanding Cooperation in Economy, Education and Tourism
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Bishkek to discuss expanding bilateral cooperation between the two nations. The talks focused on economic ties, education partnerships, and tourism development. The meeting represents continue
Designer Creates Armenian Heritage Through Custom Apparel
How Hayk Heritage turns shirts into stories
Hrach Ghazanchyan, an Armenian-American veteran, has built a shirt design business centered on Armenian history and culture. Born in Armavir and raised in Los Angeles, Ghazanchyan served 23 years in the military before launching Hayk Heritage in 2022, named after the legendary Ar
Armenia's Education Ministry Partners with Goethe-Institut
Armenian Education Ministry and Goethe-Institut Sign Memorandum of Understanding
Armenia's Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Goethe-Institut, Germany's cultural organization. The agreement aims to strengthen educational and cultural cooperation between Armenia and Germany, particularly in lang
A Tribute to an Armenian-American Nurse and Mother
The Juggler-Swatter
The Armenian Weekly publishes a personal essay honoring the author's mother, an Armenian-American nurse who balanced professional and domestic responsibilities across generations. Born to immigrants from Kharpet, Armenia, she trained as a registered nurse around 1950 and eventual
Armenia Signs Amulsar Agreement for Community Development Funding
Amulsar Agreement Provides $7–9 Million Annually for Community Development
Armenian Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan signed an agreement on August 31 regarding the Amulsar project that will provide between $7 million and $9 million annually for community development initiatives. The Amulsar gold mining project, located in Armenia's Vayots Dzor provinc
Family Business Preserves Yerevan's Traditional Wool Processing
Family-Run Company Preserves Yerevan’s Traditional Wool Washing
A family-run company operating in Yerevan continues Armenia's traditional wool-washing and processing methods despite the modernization surrounding it. Located behind Vardanants Street—an area now lined with contemporary restaurants and bars—the business maintains time-honored te
Four Arrested for Spitting at Armenian Cathedral in Jerusalem
Four arrested in Jerusalem for spitting at Armenian Cathedral
Israeli police arrested four people over the weekend on suspicion of spitting at the Armenian Cathedral of St. James in Jerusalem's Old City, according to an announcement by Israel Police reported by The Jerusalem Post. Three additional people were arrested for allegedly vandaliz
Anti-Armenian Flyers Found Near Glendale Elementary School
Glendale police investigating anti-Armenian flyers found near Glenoaks Elementary School
Glendale police are investigating offensive fliers targeting the Armenian community discovered near Glenoaks Elementary School on Friday. The materials, designed to resemble folded $100 bills, contained derogatory language and a message reading "THIS IS AMERICA NOT STUPID ARMENIA