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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.
EU Signs Cooperation Letters With Six Armenian Organizations
EU signs letters of intent with six Armenian organizations
The European Commission signed six nonbinding "Letters of Intent" with Armenian organizations during an EU-Armenia Summit in Yerevan on May 5, aimed at strengthening people-to-people connectivity and diaspora engagement. The signatory organizations—AGBU, Amber Capital Armenia, Sy
EU Special Representative Discusses South Caucasus Peace Prospects
EU Special Representative Magdalena Grono sits down with the Voice of Yerevan
EU Special Representative Magdalena Grono outlined the European Union's perspective on regional developments in an interview with Voice of Yerevan. Key topics included the status of peace negotiations between Armenia and Azerbaijan, the timeline for a formal peace treaty, and the
EU to Launch New Partnership Mission in Armenia
EU Foreign Ministers set to agree on new Partnership Mission for Armenia – Kallas
The European Union is establishing a civilian advisory mission in Armenia to address hybrid security threats facing the country, according to Kaja Kallas, the EU's High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy. The European Union Partnership Mission in Armenia (EUPM
Armenian Violinist Kazazyan to Perform Khachaturian Concerto in Madeira
Haik Kazazyan to perform Khachaturian’s Violin Concerto at the closing concert of Madeira Classical Orchestra’s 2025/2026 season
Renowned Armenian violinist Haik Kazazyan will perform as soloist at the Madeira Classical Orchestra's 2025/2026 season closing concert on July 18, 2026, at the Madeira Congress Centre. Kazazyan will perform Aram Khachaturian's Violin Concerto in D minor under the direction of It
George Deukmejian Scholarship Fund Established in California
Legacy of California’s only Armenian-American Governor George Deukmejian honored with new scholarship fund
A Los Angeles event honoring the legacy of George Deukmejian, California's 35th governor and the first Armenian-American to hold the office, announced the establishment of a new scholarship fund bearing his name. The evening at the Zorayan Museum at St. Leon Armenian Cathedral dr
Armenia wins FIBA U16 EuroBasket 2026 Division C
Hosts Armenia claim FIBA U16 EuroBasket 2026, Division C title
Armenia's under-16 basketball team won the FIBA U16 EuroBasket 2026 Division C championship as hosts, completing an unbeaten tournament campaign. The victory marks a successful defense of the title for the Armenian squad, which competed in the continental youth tournament held in
EU launches advisory mission to strengthen Armenia's security
EU launches partnership mission to support Armenia’s resilience against evolving hybrid threats
The European Union has established the EU Partnership Mission in Armenia (EUPM Armenia) to help the country counter hybrid threats and security challenges. Formally launched April 21, 2026, the civilian advisory mission will provide strategic guidance and technical expertise to A
Russia Should Reconsider Export Restrictions on Armenia
It Is Time for Russia to Change Its Approach Toward Armenia
An opinion piece in Massis Post argues that Russia needs to change its approach toward Armenia, citing ongoing restrictions on Armenian exports as a key concern. The article, written by Krikor Khodanian, suggests that current Russian trade policies are limiting Armenia's economic
Yerevan Marks Vardavar, Armenia's Ancient Water Festival
Yerevan Celebrates Vardavar Folk Holiday
Yerevan celebrated Vardavar, a traditional Armenian folk holiday centered on water as its primary element. The festival also features mountaintop fire lighting, communal picnics, and the preparation of traditional foods. Vardavar holds significant cultural importance in Armenia,
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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Armenian teen Anthony Sargsyan wins U16 EuroBasket MVP
Armenia U16 basketball star Anthony Sargsyan named MVP of FIBA U16 EuroBasket Division C
Anthony Sargsyan, a player on Armenia's U16 national basketball team, has been named the Most Valuable Player of the FIBA U16 EuroBasket Division C tournament held in Yerevan. Sargsyan led Armenia to an unbeaten championship campaign, posting averages of 21.0 points, 14.8 rebound
Iran Conflict Shifts Strategic Balance in South Caucasus
Iran War’s Strategic Impact on the Middle East and South Caucasus
Recent developments in Iran's regional conflicts are producing limited but notable shifts in the strategic configuration of the South Caucasus, according to analysis from Hetq. While the changes remain incremental rather than transformative at this stage, the situation reflects h
Analysis: Azerbaijan's Pattern of Delays in Peace Negotiations
Aliyev needs a clear reminder!
An opinion piece from The Armenian Weekly examines Azerbaijan's approach to peace negotiations with Armenia, arguing that President Aliyev has repeatedly introduced new preconditions to delay treaty finalization. The article contends that Azerbaijan and Turkey have used unilatera