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Mellanie Party Design Wedding Decorations Glendale
Mellanie Party Design specializes in wedding and event decorations, offering custom setups for ceremonies, receptions, and special celebrations throughout the Glendale and greater Los Angeles area. The team provides full-service coordination including draping, floral arrangements, backdrops, lighting, and table settings to transform venues for memorable occasions.
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Armenian, Russian Prime Ministers Meet at Yekaterinburg Industrial Forum
Armenian, Russian Prime Ministers meet on sidelines of INNOPROM 2026
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan met with Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin on the sidelines of the INNOPROM 2026 industrial exhibition in Yekaterinburg. Mishustin highlighted Russia's position as Armenia's leading foreign trade partner and investor, citing active R
Library of Congress highlights 250 years of Armenian American history
Library of Congress to spotlight Armenian American history
The Library of Congress will host an evening program exploring Armenian American history as part of its Live! at the Library summer series on July 16 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Thomas Jefferson Building. The event, "Armenian American Heritage at 250: Reflections from the Library's C
AYF Marks 1,000th Day of Armenian Hostages in Azerbaijan
North American AYF regions issue statement on hostages’ 1,000th day in captivity
The Armenian Youth Federation's North American regions issued a statement on June 29, 2026, marking the 1,000th day of detention for several Armenian hostages held in Azerbaijan. The statement lists 16 named individuals in custody, with detention periods ranging from 1,000 to ove
Analysis: Strengthening Armenia-France Relations Amid Global Shifts
Making the case for deepening Franco-Armenian relations
An opinion piece in The Armenian Weekly argues that Armenia should deepen ties with France and the European Union in light of shifting geopolitical dynamics following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The author contends that Russia's declining influence in former Soviet republics —
Archaeological Excavations at Shamiram Reveal Armenia's Ancient History
Excavations at Shamiram reveal new insights into Armenia’s ancient past
A joint Armenian-Italian archaeological mission has completed its 2026 field season at the Shamiram site in Armenia's Aragatsotn Province, uncovering significant findings spanning multiple historical periods. The excavation, conducted by Armenia's Institute of Archaeology and Eth
Martiros Badalyan: The Artist Behind Yerevan's Marionette Theater
The heartbeat behind the Marionette Theater
The Yerevan State Marionette Theater, founded in 1935, continues to shape Armenian childhoods through puppet performances and stage design. Martiros Badalyan, who has worked at the theater for nearly four decades, creates props, set pieces, and puppet designs that bring productio
Armenian Lawmaker Calls for OSCE Democracy Monitoring
Galstyan calls for OSCE monitoring of Armenia’s democratic decline
Lilit Galstyan, an Armenian National Assembly member, addressed the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly in The Hague on July 5, calling for international monitoring of democratic conditions in Armenia. Galstyan raised two main concerns: Azerbaijan's ethnic cleansing of Nagorno-Karabakh a
Two Armenian Political Alliances to Assume Parliamentary Seats
Strong Armenia and Armenia Alliances to Take Up Parliamentary Mandates
Two political alliances in Armenia have been designated to take up parliamentary mandates following recent elections. The Strong Armenia Alliance and the Armenia Alliance are preparing to assume their seats in the National Assembly. The development reflects the outcomes of Armeni
Armenia Restricts Individual Exports of Phytosanitary Products
Armenia bans commercial exports of phytosanitary products by individuals from July 10
Armenia has implemented new restrictions on phytosanitary product exports by individuals, effective July 10, in compliance with Eurasian Economic Union technical regulations. Under the new rules, individuals may no longer export commercial quantities of such products. Those trans
Mellanie Party Design Wedding Decorations Glendale
Mellanie Party Design specializes in wedding and event decorations, offering custom setups for ceremonies, receptions, and special celebrations throughout the Glendale and greater Los Angeles area. The team provides full-service coordination including draping, floral arrangements, backdrops, lighting, and table settings to transform venues for memorable occasions.
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.
Armenia Alliance Vows Continued Opposition After Court Ruling
Armenia Alliance to continue struggle following Constitutional Court ruling
The Armenia Alliance, an opposition coalition, released a statement July 6 outlining its strategy following Armenia's Constitutional Court decision to uphold June 7 parliamentary election results. The alliance maintains that the court's ruling does not address alleged electoral f
Armenia, Indonesia Explore Expanded Trade and Industrial Ties
Armenia, Indonesia discuss expanding industrial and trade cooperation
Armenia's Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan met with Indonesia's Minister of Industry Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita on July 6 at Russia's INNOPROM international industrial exhibition to discuss expanding bilateral cooperation. The ministers explored opportunities in trade, industri
Russia Ready to Develop Relations With Armenia's New Government
Russia Expects Development of Relations With Armenia’s New Government: Mishustin
Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin stated that the Russian Federation is prepared to consistently develop its relations with Armenia's new government, according to statements made in Yekaterinburg. Mishustin's remarks reflect Moscow's intent to maintain and strengthen bilat