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Bidrussian Jewelry Glendale
This Glendale jewelry store specializes in jewelry repair services and custom design work, with skilled craftsmen handling everything from ring resizing and stone setting to watch repair and restoration. The shop also offers appraisals, buying services for gold and diamonds, and a selection of fine jewelry pieces for purchase.
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Armenian American Artist Lusine Saakyan Explores Cultural Heritage Through Art
Armenian American artist Lusine Saakyan weaves history into art
Lusine Saakyan, a self-taught Armenian American artist, uses visual art to explore Armenian history, resilience and cultural identity. Born in Armenia and immigrated to the U.S. in 1991, Saakyan turned to art later in life after careers in education and law. Her work evolved from
Armenia Appoints Military Attaché to Poland
Armenia to appoint Military Attaché to Poland
Armenia's government has approved the appointment of a military attaché to Poland, tasked with coordinating defense and military-political cooperation between the two nations. The attaché will strengthen bilateral relations, propose long-term partnership developments, and facilit
Son of Former Armenian President Detained on Corruption Charges
Son of Former Armenian President Robert Kocharyan Detained for Two Months
Armenia's Anti-Corruption Court has ordered the two-month detention of Sedrak Kocharyan, son of former president Robert Kocharyan. The court's decision comes as part of an ongoing anti-corruption investigation. The case marks continued legal scrutiny of figures connected to the f
Armenia Assesses Impact of New US Iran Sanctions
Armenia assessing impact of new US sanctions on Iran trade – Pashinyan
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said the government is analyzing how new U.S. sanctions against Iran could affect Armenia-Iran economic relations. Speaking August 27, Pashinyan stressed that the practical impact of sanctions cannot be determined from headline descriptions
Armenian Diaspora Faces Identity Challenge After Success
Can the Armenian Diaspora survive success?
An essay in The Armenian Weekly examines a paradox confronting Armenian diaspora communities: institutional success has created new challenges for collective identity. For much of the 20th century, Armenian diaspora institutions—schools, churches, newspapers, and cultural organiz
Armenia Will Not Block Russian Entry, Says Parliament Speaker
Armenia Will Not Obstruct Entry of Russians and Will Help if Necessary, Says Alen Simonyan
Armenian Parliament Speaker Alen Simonyan stated that Armenia does not intend to prohibit or obstruct the entry of Russian citizens into the country, and will provide assistance if necessary. The statement addresses the movement of Russians across Armenia's borders amid ongoing g
European Commission: Armenia Closer to EU Than Ever
Armenia Is Closer to the EU Than Ever Before, European Commission Spokesperson Says
A European Commission spokesperson stated that Armenia has reached its closest point to European Union integration to date, according to reporting from Brussels. The statement reflects ongoing diplomatic engagement between Armenia and EU institutions as Armenia continues navigati
Artist Highlights Undervaluation of Armenian Cultural Heritage
Artist Argues Armenians Undervalue Their Culture: A Case Study of Cilician Armenian Embroidery
An artist and educator has raised concerns that Armenians undervalue their own cultural traditions, citing Cilician Armenian embroidery as a case study. The artist, who teaches painting at AGBU's Martiros Saryan Academy in Aleppo, has pursued ethnographic research alongside his t
Armenia to Export Fresh Produce to UAE Weekly
Armenia to export up to 40 tons of fresh produce weekly to UAE
Armenia has signed a memorandum of understanding with UAE-based Watermelon Ecosystem to begin exporting fresh fruits and vegetables to the United Arab Emirates, with shipments expected to reach up to 40 tons per week beginning next month. Armenian Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoy
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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Armenia's Opposition Faces Arrests After Political Tensions
Pashinyan brands himself ‘judge’ of the opposition
Opposition lawmaker Levon Kocharyan accused Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan of overstepping democratic boundaries by publicly declaring who should face imprisonment and property seizure. The confrontation escalated when Pashinyan demanded explanations about the Kocharyan family's
Istanbul Armenian Schools Continue Admitting Students from Armenia
Armenia-Born Students Can Still Attend Istanbul Armenian Schools
Armenian private schools in Istanbul will continue accepting children from families living in Armenia as "guest students," according to reporting from the Istanbul Armenian newspaper Jamanak. The policy allows Armenian families in the homeland to enroll their children in Turkish-
Armenia Invites Georgia to Participate in COP17 Summit
Pashinyan invites Kobakhidze to COP17 Leaders’ Summit in Armenia
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze discussed bilateral cooperation during a phone conversation, according to the Armenian government. Pashinyan invited Kobakhidze to attend Armenia's upcoming COP17 Leaders' Summit, scheduled for