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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.
Russia Open to Dialogue on Armenian Phytosanitary Controls
Russia Ready for Constructive Dialogue With Armenia on Phytosanitary Controls, Overchuk Claims
Russia signaled willingness to engage in constructive dialogue with Armenia regarding phytosanitary controls, according to statements from a Russian official. The announcement, attributed to an unnamed Russian representative, suggests Moscow is prepared to address agricultural tr
Armenia and Iran Discuss Trade and Energy Cooperation
Armenia, Iran discuss expanding trade, investment and energy cooperation
Armenia's Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan met with Iran's Ambassador Khalil Shirgholami on August 25 to explore expanded economic ties between the two countries. The discussion focused on increasing trade, investment, and infrastructure development, with emphasis on boosting A
Zelenskyy Thanks Armenian Leaders for Independence Day Greetings
Zelenskyy thanks Armenian leaders for Independence Day greetings, welcomes closer ties with Europe
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed gratitude to Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturyan and Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan for their congratulations on Ukraine's Independence Day, celebrated August 24. In a post on social media, Zelenskyy noted that high-level dialo
Turkey Restricts Armenian Citizens' Children from Minority Schools
Armenian Citizens’ Children Barred from Attending Armenian Minority Schools in Istanbul
Turkey's Ministry of Education has implemented a new policy barring children of Armenian citizens from attending Armenian minority schools in Istanbul, according to Massis Post. The decision affects families with Armenian citizenship seeking to enroll their children in schools op
Armenia to Formally Apply for EU Membership, Pashinyan Announces
Armenia to Begin Process of Formally Applying for EU Membership, Pashinyan Says
Armenia will begin the formal process of applying for European Union membership, according to Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. The announcement marks a significant shift in Armenia's foreign policy orientation toward Western institutions. The move comes as Armenia navigates comple
Gyumri Psychologist Builds Memory Café for Seniors
Armenuhi Sargsyan’s journey supporting seniors in Gyumri
Armenuhi Sargsyan, a psychologist in Gyumri, Armenia, has established and coordinated the Memory Café, a specialized program for older adults focused on cognitive health. Originally aspiring to study law, Sargsyan shifted to psychology after family circumstances kept her in her h
Armenia Reassesses Citizenship Procedures Under New Framework
Armenia to Reassess Citizenship Procedures, Emphasizing New State-Citizen Relationship
Armenia's Interior Minister Arpine Sargsyan convened a working discussion to review the country's citizenship procedures, signaling a shift in how the state approaches its relationship with citizens. The reassessment comes as Armenia seeks to modernize administrative practices an
Armenia's Security Council Secretary Meets Russian Ambassador
Secretary of Armenia’s Security Council, Russian Ambassador discuss bilateral agenda
Alen Simonyan, Secretary of Armenia's Security Council, met with Russia's Ambassador to Armenia Sergey Kopyrkin on August 25. Kopyrkin offered congratulations on Simonyan's appointment and expressed support for his work in the new role. The officials discussed bilateral matters b
Diaspora and Homeland Must Strengthen Each Other, Argues Writer
The nation is broader than any government
A diaspora advocate has challenged recent remarks by an Armenian National Assembly lawmaker questioning whether a stronger diaspora benefits Armenia. Writing in The Armenian Weekly, the author—whose family spans three generations across the U.S., Syria, and Armenia—argues that th
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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.
Armenia Says No Plans to Rejoin CSTO in Five Years
Pashinyan: Armenia Has No Plans to Return to CSTO
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated that Armenia has no plans to return to the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) over the next five years, according to reporting from Massis Post. The CSTO is a Russian-led military alliance that Armenia has been a member of since 1
Armenian Anti-Corruption Committee Detains Former President Kocharyan
Armenian Police Detain Former President Robert Kocharyan and Son in Corruption Probe
Armenia's Anti-Corruption Committee has detained former President Robert Kocharyan and his son as part of an ongoing corruption investigation. Committee staffers are conducting searches of commercial enterprises owned by the Kocharyans as part of the probe. Kocharyan served as Ar
Artist Reflects on Family Reunion Through Painting
Reunion
An Armenian-American artist describes attending a family reunion in New England where eleven relatives gathered for seafood at a coastal restaurant. The event prompted reflections on the value of in-person connection compared to social media interaction, particularly noting the p