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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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Analysis of Turkish State Actions and Historical Claims Disputed
Erdogan’s denial of genocide attracts more attention to Turkish mass crimes (Part II, Final)
An opinion piece from The Armenian Weekly contests Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's statements denying genocide, massacres, and colonialism in Turkish history. The article, citing research from the Hellenic Canadian Research Institute, documents alleged Turkish military a
Armenia's Security Chief Meets US Congressman Hamadeh
Armenia’s top security official discusses TRIPP, regional developments with US Congressman Abraham Hamadeh
Armenia's Security Council Secretary Alen Simonyan met with U.S. Congressman Abraham Hamadeh on August 19 to discuss regional developments and mutual interests. The talks included issues related to the TRIPP project, though specific details about the discussions were not disclose
Armenian Government Takes Steps to Rebuild Turkey Rail Link
Armenian Government to Rebuild Rail Link with Turkey
The Armenian government has initiated efforts to rebuild a railway connection with Turkey, marking a significant development in regional infrastructure and diplomatic relations. The rail link, which has been severed for decades, could potentially facilitate trade and economic coo
Theater Students Stage Verbatim Performance at Yerevan Flea Market
The students who brought Qrji Bazar to the stage
Students at the Yerevan State Institute of Theater and Cinematography have created a verbatim theater performance based on real-life testimonies from Qrji Bazar, one of Yerevan's largest flea markets. The production, directed by Nadezhda Israelyan and Diana Radiel, features 15 st
Silicon Mountains 2026 Summit Expands With Tech Expo in Yerevan
Silicon Mountains 2026 to feature expanded summit and Tech expo in Yerevan
Armenia's Silicon Mountains technology summit will return November 3-4, 2026, with an expanded format featuring both a traditional summit and large-scale technology expo in Yerevan. Organized by the Union of Information and Communication Technology Employers with government suppo
Historian Taner Akçam Announces New Book on Armenian Genocide
Taner Akçam Announces Book on the “New History of the Armenian Genocide”
Historian and sociologist Taner Akçam has announced an upcoming book titled "New History of the Armenian Genocide," according to Massis Post. Akçam, a leading scholar on the 1915 Armenian Genocide, has long been recognized for his research examining the Ottoman Empire's systemati
Specialists Preserve Arabic Manuscripts at Yerevan's Matenadaran
Syrian-Armenian Specialists at Yerevan’s Matenadaran Preserve Arabic Manuscripts for the Future
Syrian-Armenian experts are working to restore and preserve Arabic manuscripts held at the Matenadaran, Armenia's premier manuscript repository in Yerevan. Karin Abelyan, a specialist in Arabic manuscript restoration, leads the conservation effort at the institution, which houses
Camp Haiastan marks 75 years of Armenian youth community
More than a summer camp: Celebrating 75 years of Camp Haiastan
Camp Haiastan in Franklin, Massachusetts, is celebrating 75 years of serving Armenian-American youth and families. Founded to strengthen cultural identity and foster community among the diaspora, the camp has created lifelong friendships and connections across generations. One co
Armenia Plans Automated E-Gate Systems at Border Crossings
Armenia to Introduce Automated E-Gate Systems at Border Checkpoints
Armenia intends to implement automated e-gate systems at its border checkpoints, according to an announcement from government officials. The modernization effort aims to streamline border processing and improve efficiency at crossing points. The specific timeline for deployment a
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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Armenia's Environment Ministry Lacks Details on Grant Spending
Armenia’s Environment Ministry Fails to Support ‘High-Performance’ Claims with Specifics on $2.2 Million Grant Spending
Armenia's Environment Ministry has failed to provide specific documentation about how it spent a $2.2 million grant over a three-year program implemented under UN convention commitments, according to reporting by Hetq. The ministry claimed high performance in the program's implem
Armenia and Germany discuss strengthening bilateral trade ties
Armenia, Germany aim to strengthen business ties and increase trade
Armenia's Deputy Foreign Minister Robert Abisoghomonyan met with Philipp Hoffmann, a member of Germany's Bundestag Committee on Economic Cooperation and Development, to discuss bilateral relations. The officials expressed satisfaction with ongoing cooperation across multiple sect
Armenia Reports Record Repatriation as Diaspora Program Expands
Pashinyan highlights growing repatriation trends in meeting with Diaspora professionals
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan met with participants of the "iGorts" program, which recruits diaspora professionals into Armenia's public administration. Pashinyan highlighted that in 2025, the number of Armenian citizens returning to the country exceeded those departing by more