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Armand Alaverdian (Pianist) Los Angeles
Armand Alaverdian is a pianist based in Los Angeles offering live music for weddings, special events, and private functions. He also provides piano instruction for students of various skill levels. With a perfect rating from clients, he brings professional musicianship to celebrations and educational settings throughout the greater Los Angeles area.
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Chris Bohjalian and Nancy Kricorian Discuss New Novel
Chris Bohjalian and Nancy Kricorian discuss “The Amateur”
The Armenian Museum of America in Watertown, Massachusetts hosted a public conversation between bestselling author Chris Bohjalian and fellow writer Nancy Kricorian on August 11 to discuss Bohjalian's latest novel, "The Amateur." The book, set in 1978, follows golf prodigy Mira W
Armenia's Diplomatic Chiefs Convene in Gyumri
Annual conference of Armenian Ambassadors begins in Gyumri
Armenia's Foreign Ministry announced the start of the annual conference of heads of diplomatic missions abroad, held in Gyumri in Shirak Province. The gathering includes participation from Armenia's top leadership and brings together ambassadors and diplomatic representatives sta
Four People Convicted of Treason in Armenia
Four Treason Convictions Handed Down in Armenia in 2025–2026
Four individuals were convicted of treason in Armenia during 2025 and 2026, according to reporting from Massis Post. The convictions mark a significant legal development in the country, though specific details about the charges, defendants, or circumstances surrounding each case
Armenia Explores New Energy Sources Amid Rising Demand
Pashinyan Says Former Presidents Must Return “Illegal Assets”
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced that the country is pursuing additional electricity options to meet growing power needs, including potential imports from Azerbaijan, Türkiye, Iran, and Georgia. According to Pashinyan, Armenia's energy demand has surged due to si
Catholicos Karekin II to Skip August 28 Court Hearing
Catholicos Karekin II, bishops will not attend August 28 court hearing
Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II and six bishops will not attend a court hearing scheduled for August 28, according to their lawyer Ara Zohrabyan. The clergymen will exercise their rights under Armenian Criminal Procedure Code Article 272, Part 4, with only their defense at
Glendale to Host 2026 Southern California Open Chess Tournament
Glendale to Host the 2026 Southern California Open Chess Tournament
Glendale will serve as the host city for the 2026 Southern California Open Chess Tournament, continuing the event's tradition in the region. The tournament is scheduled to take place in September 2026. The Southern California Open Chess Tournament is a competitive event that draw
First AI-Assisted Brain Surgery Successfully Removes Patient's Tumor
World’s first patient to undergo live AI-assisted brain surgery has tumour removed
A British patient has become the first person to undergo brain surgery with live artificial intelligence assistance, according to reporting from the BBC. Rhys Hibbert, a 48-year-old customer services manager from Bedfordshire, had an 11-millimeter non-cancerous tumor removed from
Fresno State Exhibits Ara Oshagan's Armenian Diasporic Work
“Ara Oshagan: Armenian Diasporic Trajectories-Los Angeles, Beirut, Artsakh, Fresno” An Exhibition at Fresno State’s University Library
Fresno State's Armenian Studies Program is presenting an exhibition titled "Ara Oshagan: Armenian Diasporic Trajectories—Los Angeles, Beirut, Artsakh, Fresno" at the university's library. The exhibition explores the work and life of Ara Oshagan across multiple diaspora centers, d
CSTO Chief Says No Decision Yet on Armenia's Membership
CSTO chief says no decision yet on Armenia’s future in the organization
The Collective Security Treaty Organization's secretary general said no decision has been made on Armenia's membership status, despite recent comments from Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan indicating he would welcome exclusion from the Russian-led security bloc. CSSTO Secretary Gen
Russia Claims West Pressuring Armenia on Railway Concession
Russian Foreign Ministry Claims West Is “Blackmailing” Armenia Over South Caucasus Railway
Russia's Foreign Ministry has accused Western nations of "blackmailing" Armenia regarding control of a railway concession in the South Caucasus region. Moscow reportedly views Armenian statements about transferring the Russian concession with concern, framing Western involvement
Diaspora Communities Face Economic Shifts, Identity Challenges
Preserving our communities’ vibrancy and survival
The Armenian diaspora in America faces ongoing challenges balancing cultural preservation with assimilation pressures, according to analysis in The Armenian Weekly. The article examines how economic factors have historically shaped Armenian-American communities, from textile mill
Armenian Official Criticizes Russian Restrictions on Businesses
Rubinyan: Unjustified Restrictions on Armenian Businesses Violate Spirit of Armenia-Russia Relations and EAEU Rules
Armenian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Vahram Rubinyan has criticized what he describes as unjustified restrictions imposed on Armenian businesses, arguing they contradict the spirit of Armenia-Russia relations and violate Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) rules. Rubinyan stated tha