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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.
Armenia's Constitutional Court Hears Election Result Challenges
Armenia’s Constitutional Court begins hearing challenges to parliamentary election results
Armenia's Constitutional Court has begun hearings on challenges to the results of the June 7, 2026 parliamentary elections. Seven political parties—the Strong Armenia Alliance, Wings of Unity Party, Democracy Law Discipline Party, Prosperous Armenia Party, For the Republic Party,
Armenia Proposes Mobile Phone Database, Experts Raise Privacy Concerns
Armenia Wants to Create Database of IMEI Mobile Phone Numbers: Experts Warn of Dangers
Armenia's government approved draft amendments to its telecommunications law on June 25, 2026, that would establish a database tracking international mobile equipment identity (IMEI) numbers for all mobile phones in the country. The IMEI system would enable monitoring of device-l
Political Violence Erupts at Yerevan City Council Session
The Region in Brief
Political tensions in Armenia intensified this week when a Yerevan Council of Elders meeting descended into violence, leaving an opposition Mother Armenia bloc member injured. The confrontation occurred during a heated session at City Hall, where Deputy Mayor Armen Pambukhchyan,
Iraq Appoints Armenian Christian as First Ambassador to US
Iraq taps Krikor Der-Hagopian as first Armenian Ambassador to US
Iraq has nominated Krikor Der-Hagopian, an Armenian Christian adviser to Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi, to serve as ambassador to Washington. Der-Hagopian, a U.S.-educated Iraqi official who has advised multiple Iraqi leaders including former President Barham Saleh, is awaiting for
Stefan Ihrig's Book on German-Turkish Relations Published
Stefan Ihrig’s Book “Germans and Turks: A Forgotten History of Europe” Published
Bloomsbury Press has published "Germans and Turks: A Forgotten History of Europe," a new work by historian Stefan Ihrig. The book examines the historical relationship between Germany and Turkey, exploring connections and influences that shaped European history. Ihrig's scholarshi
Israeli Foreign Minister to Propose Armenian Genocide Recognition
Israeli Foreign Minister to Introduce Armenian Genocide Recognition Resolution for Government’s Consideration
Israel's Foreign Minister plans to introduce a resolution for the government's consideration regarding recognition of the Armenian Genocide, according to reporting from Hetq. The move marks a significant diplomatic development, as the Armenian Genocide recognition has been a recu
AYF Members Gather for ARF Educational Weekend in New York
AYF members gather for ARF Educational Weekend in Liberty, New York
Fourteen members of the Armenian Youth Federation gathered in Liberty, New York, from May 29-31 for the annual ARF Educational Weekend, an event designed to deepen participants' understanding of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation's history, mission and contemporary work. The t
Robert William Named Glendale's First Armenian Police Chief
Robert William Appointed Glendale’s First Armenian Police Chief
The City of Glendale has appointed Robert William as its first Armenian police chief, marking a significant milestone for Armenian representation in the city's law enforcement leadership. Glendale, home to one of the largest Armenian populations in the United States, has long had
Russia suspends all Armenian fish product imports
Russia suspends imports of all fish products from Armenia
Russia has suspended imports of all fish products from Armenia, according to the country's agricultural watchdog Rosselkhoznadzor. The agency expanded restrictions by halting certification for two additional Armenian fish companies—MF Export LLC and Invest Plus LLC—that had been
Armand Alaverdian (Pianist) Los Angeles
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Armenian Genocide Recognition Efforts in Australia Examined
The Armenian Genocide and the pursuit of recognition in Australia
An article in The Armenian Weekly examines how descendants of genocide survivors in Australia have transformed inherited trauma into sustained advocacy for recognition. The piece explores how survivors' fragmented memories and silences shaped subsequent generations, who took on r
Armenian Deputy PM highlights deepening US partnership at reception
Armenian Deputy PM highlights growing Armenia-US partnership at US Independence Day reception
Armenian Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan attended a US Independence Day reception on June 25, where he emphasized the growing strategic partnership between Armenia and the United States. Grigoryan highlighted shared values of freedom, independence, and equality as foundation
Unibank to Distribute AMD 9.3 Billion in Dividends
Unibank to Pay AMD 9.3 bln in Dividends to Shareholders
Unibank, a major Armenian financial institution, will distribute AMD 9.3 billion in dividends to shareholders following strong 2025 performance. The bank's Annual General Meeting of Shareholders approved the dividend payout based on net profits of AMD 9.8 billion for the year. Th