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Armenia's Constitutional Court Reviews Disputed June Election Results
Yerevan faces renewed Russian pressure ahead of EU Visit
Armenia's Constitutional Court is hearing challenges to the June 7 parliamentary election results, with seven opposition parties seeking to annul or revise the outcome. The court must issue a decision by July 4. Key disputes include invalidated polling stations where ballot count
Analysis: Israel's Recognition of Armenian Genocide
Israel and the Weaponization of the Armenian Genocide
An opinion piece from Massis Post examines Israel's recognition of the Armenian Genocide, questioning the motivations behind the acknowledgment. The article argues that Israeli recognition of the 1915 Armenian Genocide—in which Ottoman forces killed approximately 1.5 million Arme
Scholar Preserves Armenian Weaving Heritage Through Research
The Rug Wizard
Hratch Kozibeyokian, known as "The Rug Wizard," has dedicated his career to documenting and preserving Armenian textile traditions. Born in Aleppo to descendants of Genocide survivors and raised in Lebanon, Kozibeyokian moved to the United States in 1977 and founded KO'Z' Craft i
Outgoing National Assembly Speaker Declines Mandate
Outgoing National Assembly Speaker Alen Simonyan Says He Will Not Take His Mandate
Alen Simonyan, the outgoing speaker of Armenia's National Assembly, announced he will not take his parliamentary mandate, according to Massis Post. The decision comes as Simonyan steps down from his position as speaker. The move is notable given his previous role leading the legi
AWWA Awards $150,000 in Elder Care Grants Internationally
AWWA announces 2026 International Armenian Elder Care Grant Program recipients
The Armenian Women's Welfare Association (AWWA) has announced recipients of its 2026 International Armenian Elder Care Grant Program, distributing up to $150,000 to organizations serving Armenian adults aged 65 and older outside the United States. Four organizations received fund
EU May Open Market to Armenian Products if Russia Closes
If Russia Closes Its Market to Armenian Products, the EU Will Open Its Doors, Says Ursula von der Leyen
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has indicated that the European Union would be willing to open its markets to Armenian products if Russia restricts access to Armenian goods, according to reporting from Massis Post. The statement suggests potential EU support fo
Mary Ouzghoushian Vartanian, Armenian Genocide Survivor, Dies at 111
Mary Ouzghoushian Vartanian, one of the last Armenian Genocide survivors, dies at 111
Mary Ouzghoushian Vartanian, one of the last surviving Armenian Genocide witnesses, died at age 111. Born in Ainteb, she was forced to flee with her family at age 8 during the 1915 genocide, eventually settling in Aleppo, Syria. There she married violinist and composer Hovannes V
Armenian PM Attends Farewell Ceremony for Iran's Supreme Leader
Armenian PM attends farewell ceremony for Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan attended the official farewell ceremony for Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei at the Mosalla Mosque in Tehran. Pashinyan extended condolences to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref, and members of K
Armenia Significantly Reduces Russian Gasoline Imports in 2025
Armenia Nearly Tripled Its Reduction of Gasoline Imports from Russia in 2025 Compared to 2024
Armenia has nearly tripled its reduction of gasoline imports from Russia in 2025 compared to 2024, according to reporting from Massis Post. The reduction comes amid an ongoing crisis in Russia's fuel market, which has prompted shifts in energy sourcing across the region. The move
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Armenian PM Pashinyan Attends Funeral of Iranian Supreme Leader
Pashinyan in Iran to Attend Funeral of Late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan traveled to Iran to attend the funeral of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei. Pashinyan was received by Iranian Vice President Seyyed Hamid Pourmohammadi upon arrival at Tehran's Mehrabad International Airport. The visit reflects Armenia's diplomatic
Mary Vardanyan, Armenian Genocide Survivor, Dies at 112
Mary Vardanyan, one of the last survivors of Armenian Genocide, dies at 112
Mary Vardanyan, one of the last known survivors of the Armenian Genocide, has died at age 112. Born in Aintab, Cilicia, Vardanyan's earliest memories were shaped by the genocide. She and her family sought refuge in Aleppo, where she continued practicing traditional carpet weaving
EU Commission President Reaffirms Support for Armenia
Ursula von der Leyen: Good to be back in Armenia so soon
Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, visited Yerevan to reaffirm the European Union's support for Armenia's democratic reforms and European integration. In remarks posted to social media, von der Leyen praised Armenia's recent parliamentary elections as evi