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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.
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.
Turkish Education Inspectors Review Armenian Schools in Istanbul
Armenian Citizens’ Children May Be Barred from Attending Armenian Schools in Istanbul
Turkish Ministry of Education inspectors have begun conducting inspections of Armenian schools in Istanbul, with potential implications for Armenian citizen children's enrollment. The inspections raise concerns among the Armenian community about access to Armenian-language educat
Azerbaijan Ignores European Court Rulings Against Armenia
Azerbaijan Defies ECHR Rulings as CoE Ministers Stop Short of Tougher Action
The European Court of Human Rights has issued nine rulings in favor of Armenia in cases against Azerbaijan, with eight judgments now final. However, Azerbaijan has not complied with any of the decisions, according to reporting by Hetq. The noncompliance has drawn attention from t
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Pakistan Form New Regional Defense Alliance
The Middle East beyond the old alliances
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan signed a joint defense agreement in Mecca on August 7, marking a significant shift in Middle Eastern strategic alignment. The agreement reflects growing concern among the three nations about regional unpredictability rather than opposition to any
Turkey May Restrict Armenia-Born Students From Armenian Schools
Turkey May Force Armenia-Born Students Out of Istanbul Armenian Schools
Turkey may implement a ban preventing schoolchildren born in Armenia from enrolling in Armenian private schools operating within the country, according to reporting by Istanbul-based Armenian weekly Agos. The potential policy would affect Armenian diaspora communities in Turkey,
Armenia Holds First Strategic Sports Reform Forum
Armenia Holds First Strategic Sports Reform Forum in Yerevan
Armenia held its first Strategic and Systemic Sports Reform Forum in Yerevan, according to reporting from Massis Post. The forum represents an effort by Armenian officials to assess and reform the country's sports system through structured dialogue and planning. Details about spe
Armenia Appoints Alen Simonyan as New Security Council Secretary
Pashinyan introduces Alen Simonyan as new Secretary of Armenia’s Security Council
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan introduced Alen Simonyan as the newly appointed Secretary of Armenia's Security Council during a meeting with staff. Pashinyan thanked outgoing Secretary Armen Grigoryan for his significant contributions to Armenia's security agenda and peace proces
Yerevan's Kievyan Bridge Reopens After Renovation
Yerevan’s Kievyan Bridge reopens to traffic
Yerevan's Kievyan Bridge has reopened to traffic following completion of major renovation work, the city announced. The project finished two weeks ahead of schedule. The bridge's roadway and pedestrian sections underwent full renovation, including replacement of expansion joints
University Professor Donates Armenian Studies Books to NAASR
NAASR library enriched by Der Matossian donation
The National Association for Armenian Studies and Research (NAASR) has received a donation of 11 academic volumes from Prof. Bedross Der Matossian of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The books, part of the "Armenians in the Modern and Early Modern World" series published by Bl
Amulsar Mine Operators Complete International Certification Training
Internationally certified and ready for Amulsar: First group of operators completes training
The first group of heavy equipment operators trained for Armenia's Amulsar gold mine project has received internationally recognized certificates. The operators, ranging from age 29 to 52 and drawn from surrounding communities, completed a training program emphasizing knowledge,
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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Artist Siranush Aghajanyan Transforms Yerevan With Mosaic Art
Beyond butterflies: Siranush Aghajanyan’s mosaicked Yerevan
Siranush Aghajanyan has become known for large-scale mosaic installations across Yerevan, blending traditional tile techniques with contemporary street art. After studying at Armenian art academies, she discovered mosaic as her medium and created approximately 40 public works ove
Five arrested in Gazprom Armenia gas supply bribery probe
Four Gazprom Armenia employees arrested in alleged gas supply bribery case
Armenia's Anti-Corruption Committee has arrested five people as part of a criminal investigation into alleged bribery in gas supply operations. Four of those arrested are employees of Gazprom Armenia, while the fifth is an official from Armenia's Urban Development, Technical and
Armenian Ambassador Addresses Rotary Club on Bilateral Relations
Armenian Ambassador addresses members and guests of Rotary Club
Armenian Ambassador to the United States Narek Mkrtchyan spoke to members and guests of the Rotary Club, discussing Armenia's historical heritage, development vision, and future prospects. The Ambassador outlined Armenia's foreign policy priorities, emphasizing the importance of